⚽ Oday Dabbagh Scores Against New Zealand
Palestine drew 2-2 with New Zealand in a friendly match held in China as part of an international friendly tournament.
The match featured several Palestinian players based in the Egyptian league, including Zamalek striker Oday Dabbagh, who scored one of Palestine’s two goals.
🇵🇸 Palestine Score Twice in the First Half
Asad Al-Hamlaoui opened the scoring for Palestine in the 27th minute before Oday Dabbagh added the second goal in the 37th minute.
New Zealand later fought back through Ben Waine and Jesse Randall, with the two sides ultimately sharing the points after a 2-2 draw.
⭐ Dabbagh Continues His International Appearances
Dabbagh’s goal adds another international appearance to his ongoing involvement with the Palestine national team alongside his club career with Zamalek.
Friendly matches also provide players with an opportunity to maintain their fitness, gain international experience and prepare for upcoming competitive fixtures.
🏆 Several Egyptian League-Based Players Feature
A number of Palestine internationals playing in the Egyptian league also took part in the match alongside Dabbagh.
The group included Khaled El-Nabrisy of Ceramica Cleopatra, Hamed Hamdan of Pyramids, Amid Sawaf, who plays for Al Masry, and Wajdi Nabhan of ZED.
Their involvement reflects the growing presence of Palestinian players competing in the Egyptian league while contributing to the national team.
🔍 A Useful Test for Palestine
Despite ending in a 2-2 draw, the friendly provided Palestine’s coaching staff with an opportunity to assess players and measure their readiness against an opponent from outside the Asian footballing region.
The match also allowed the squad to maintain its international rhythm ahead of the upcoming competitive commitments.
🗓️ Palestine Preparing for the 2027 Asian Cup
Palestine are preparing for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, where they are scheduled to open their group-stage campaign against Saudi Arabia in January 2027.
The national team will look to use its upcoming friendly fixtures to improve its readiness and assess the available players before the start of the official competition.
🔥 Dabbagh Continues to Make His Mark
With his goal against New Zealand, Oday Dabbagh continues to make an impact for the Palestine national team while developing his career with Zamalek.
International fixtures remain an important opportunity for the striker to maintain his sharpness and prepare for major continental challenges ahead.
