Egypt starlet Ahmed Hassan 'Koka' scored in his first Portuguese league start for Rio Ave to help his team salvage a 1-1 draw at Maritimo. With his side trailing to a Valentin Roberge goal, Koka restored parity just two minutes before half time to make sure Rio Ave secure an away draw. It is Koka's second league goal this season, having registered his maiden goal in the 3-1 defeat to Vitoria Guimaraes last week. The 19-year-old played full 90 minutes for the first time since joining Rio Ave on a free transfer last year.
Ghazal played 45 minutes for Nacional Rio Ave currently lie in fifth place of the Portuguese league table on 22 points as they take on Sporting Lisbon at home next week. Ghazal makes debut Meanwhile, Egypt U-20 defender Ali Ghazal made his debut for Nacional in a 2-0 victory over Vitoria Setubal. The 20-year-old Ghazal, who joined from Wadi Degla in the winter break, started the game for Nacional before being substituted at half time. Second-half goals from Mario Rondon and Daniel Candeias were enough for the visitors to claim all three points and move 11th of the league standings.