Ajax U11 participated in an international youth tournament in Moerdijk in the second weekend of September. For this special, we closely followed coach Dennis de Haan's team. "You have the Ajax logo on your chest; we have to radiate that both on and off the pitch."
Ryan Gravenberch has opened his own Cruyff Court in Amsterdam South East. Gravenberch was chosen Talent of the Year in 2021, which gave him the opportunity to create his own Cruyff Court. The former Ajacied spent many hours on the football court when he was younger. "From today, it's my own."
Ajax has received the news of Johan Neeskens' passing with deep sadness. With his death, Ajax has lost one of its best and most beloved former players. 'De Nees' was 73 years old.
Johan Neeskens has passed away at the age of 73. The midfielder was a crucial part of the Golden Ajax team that won the Europa Cup I three times in a row: 1971, 1972, 1973. The steadfast former Ajacied wore the Ajax shirt 171 times and scored 39 goals.
Since this summer, Wout Weghorst has been an Ajax player. Upon his arrival in Amsterdam, the striker chose shirt number 25. Which Ajax players have worn this number before him? Does he know all the Ajax players who wore the same number?
Ajax ended their sixth Eredivisie match of the season with a nerve-racking victory. Thanks to goals by Wout Weghorst and Chuba Akpom, FC Groningen was beaten 3-1 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday. Davy Klaassen also scored for Ajax.
Ajax have won the home match against FC Groningen. The final score in the Johan Cruijff ArenA was 3-1. Francesco Farioli’s team won thanks to goals scored by Davy Klaassen, Wout Weghorst, and Chuba Akpom.
Ajax completed their final training session Saturday in the run-up to the cup match against FC Groningen. The northerners visit Amsterdam on Sunday. Kick off is at 4.45pm.
Damián van der Vaart is settling in well during his second season in Amsterdam. Ahead of the clash against PSV U19, we catch up with him after training and get to know him. "I’m not concerned with distractions; I’ve always been like that."
Next to the training field of FC Bohemians 1905 Prague, we speak with Francesco Farioli a day after the draw against Slavia Prague. The Italian has mixed feelings but is already looking ahead to Sunday: FC Groningen at home. "I'm proud of the fighting spirit."
Ajax secured a point in the away match against Slavia Prague in the UEFA Europa League: 1-1. Francesco Farioli’s team took the lead just over fifteen minutes into the game from the penalty spot through Branco van den Boomen. In the second half, Ajax conceded the equaliser via Tomas Chory. With a quarter of the match remaining, Ajax had to continue with ten men after a second yellow card for Youri Baas. No further goals were scored in the Czech Republic.
Ajax have finished the match against Slavia Prague in a draw. The final score in the Eden Arena was 1-1. The goal on behalf of the Amsterdam-based team was scored by Branco van den Boomen, who converted a penalty from the spot.