Ajax visit Emma Children's Hospital
Ajax visited the Emma Children's Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Players and staff of Ajax 1 and the Ajax Women ensured some relaxation and smiles on the faces of the children in the hospital in Amsterdam.
Meeting an old friend in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Achmed Hossam, better known as Mido, visited Amsterdam on holiday with his family. The Egyptian came to Amsterdam at the start of this century and left an impression both on and off the pitch while only playing one and a half seasons. Mido played under Ronald Koeman at the time, together with his good friend Andy van der Meijde, and took on competitor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It's time for a trip down memory lane with the 'Egyptian prince'.
Brian Brobbey shines on the newest Men's Health cover. We went to the photoshoot for the lifestyle magazine with the Ajax striker. "It was fun to do, something new."
Brian Brobbey appeared to be in good spirits for the press after beating FC Twente. The Ajax striker returned to the match squad on Sunday and immediately earned his place by scoring a goal. "It was a great header, I reckon. I told Kenneth to aim the ball at the far post, and he did. He listened carefully, he always does. I listen to him, too."
Ajax pulled off a major victory in the battle for fifth place on Sunday. The Ajax players emerged victorious despite falling behind at half time. Brian Brobbey headed in the equaliser after 59 minutes, followed by Steven Bergwijn scoring the winning goal from a penalty in the 81st minute.
Sunday saw Ajax chalk up their thirteenth league cup win of the season. John van 't Schip's team beat third-place FC Twente 2-1 at home in the Johan Cruyff ArenA. Ajax were losing at half time, but then they got their act together. The goals came courtesy of Brian Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn.
Annette Mosman, Georgette Schlick, and Cees van Oevelen have chosen to step down as members of the Supervisory Board of AFC Ajax NV. They are making their positions available because they believe that the general discussion is now too focused on them, whereas it should be focused on the content. They will transfer their duties to new commissioners as soon as possible.
Ajax finished their last training session on Saturday at the sports complex De Toekomst ahead of the home match against FC Twente. The Ajacieden will play against the number three of the Eredivisie in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday at 16:45.