Suzanne Bakker used superlatives to describe the Ajax Women and their victory against Bayern München. "Unbelievable and indescribable, actually, but I’m so proud of this team performance", the Ajax coach said. Regina van Eijk and Nadine Noordam also took their time to react extensively to the match.
The Lasse Schöne Trophy has been won by Brian Brobbey for the month of November. His second goal away at Olympique Marseille received the most votes. "It was a battle with Kenneth Taylor, but I believe this is the deserved winner."
Ajax and partner club Sharjah FC will continue their partnership. Both parties agreed on a three-year contract extension. The partnership started in 2020. Four experienced Ajax coaches are helping to improve the local youth academy in the United Arab Emirates.
Ajax will still be playing European football after the winter break. The Ajax squad came out ahead of AEK Athens in the Johan Cruyff ArenA with 3-1. The Amsterdam goals came from Chuba Akpom (two) and Kenneth Taylor. With the win, Ajax overtook the Greeks in the group and will keep going in the UEFA Conference League in 2024.
Ajax accomplished their mission on Thursday: win against AEK Athens to continue playing European football after winter break. The fact that Ajax won 3-1 left both coach John van Schip and captain Jorrel Hato satisfied. At seventeen, Hato was the youngest starting Ajax captain in a European match ever. "It could have ended 6-1."
Ajax is gearing up for the final group stage match in the UEFA Europa League. The Amsterdammers will host AEK Athens on Thursday evening at home. In preparation for the European encounter with the Greeks, the Ajax players completed their final training session on Wednesday afternoon at De Toekomst training centre.
The Ajax Women will play their third match in the group stage of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Thursday. Nadine Noordam and Chasity Grant are really looking forward to the encounter with Bayern Munich. "I love playing matches, especially matches where it really matters", says Noordam.
After a few years of absence, another Ajax reunion finally took place. During the home match against Sparta, many former Ajax celebrities like Sjaak Swart, Heinz Stuy, Jari Litmanen, Sunday Oliseh and Ray Clarke were present. The Ajacieden greeted each other with a smile and a hug. "Without these people, Ajax wouldn't be what it is today."
In the Teqball Tournament, two duos from Ajax U23 compete against each other. In this second episode: David Kalokoh and Oualid Agougil opposite Sten Kremers and Tom de Graaff.
Every month, players of Ajax Men’s and Women’s teams receive over 1,500 hate messages on social media. But sadly it’s not just our players. These types of messages are part of a growing trend that impact millions of people online. In an effort to silence social hate, Ajax will wear a jersey with three white dots instead of names during their matches this weekend. The dots represent the universal sign for silence, as well as the menu icon you select to report hate messages and associated accounts.
Steven Berghuis recently joined the Club of 100. The left-footed Ajax player looks back on his first hundred official matches in the service of Amsterdam, standing in front of the photo wall. "Primarily, the initial weeks were tense, but ultimately, I am happy and proud of how I performed."
We're at Ar'Jany Martha's home. The winger-turned-left-back is experiencing his breakthrough season in Ajax 1. We join him at his home for dinner. His mother sends the Ajax player out to run a few last-minute errands, and we accompany him. Meanwhile, the Ajax player talks about his fledgling career.