Cairo, Egypt – Sunday, January 18, 2026, will witness a busy schedule of strong matches in various competitions around the world, headed by the Africa Cup of Nations final between the Moroccan and Senegalese national teams, in addition to a number of important matches in the UAE League.
In Africa, all eyes are on the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, in a highly anticipated match between two teams with great experience and outstanding players, making the encounter open to all possibilities.
In the UAE, several strong matches are being held as part of the local league competitions, where Bani Yas meets Al Bataeh, while Sharjah faces Kalba, in matches during which the teams seek to improve their positions in the standings.
In England, the 22nd round of the Premier League continues with important matches, most notably Aston Villa vs. Everton, as well as Wolverhampton vs. Newcastle, amid a fierce battle for mid-table and top positions.
In Saudi Arabia, the 15th round of the Roshan League will witness several notable matches, as Al-Hilal meets Neom, Al-Riyadh meets Al-Taawon, while Al-Hazm faces Al-Qadisiyah.
In Italy, the Italian league competitions continue with two important matches, the first of which brings together Milan with Lecce, while Torino meets Roma, amidst the intensification of competition as the decisive stages of the season approach.
Today’s most important match schedules and broadcast channels
Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco vs Senegal: 11:00 PM UAE time, 10:00 PM Saudi time.. via beIN SPORTS MAX HD1 channel.
UAE League
Bani Yas vs Al Bataeh: 5:05 PM Abu Dhabi time, 4:05 PM Saudi time.. via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
Sharjah vs Kalba: 7:45 PM Abu Dhabi time, 6:45 PM Saudi time.. via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
Premier League
Wolverhampton vs Newcastle: 6:00 PM UAE time, 5:00 PM Saudi time.. via beIN SPORTS 1 HD.
Aston Villa vs Everton: 8:30 PM UAE time, 7:30 PM Saudi time.. via beIN SPORTS 1 HD.
Spanish League
Atletico Madrid vs Alaves: 7:15 PM UAE time, 6:15 PM Saudi time.. via beIN SPORTS 3 HD channel.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona: 12:00 AM UAE time, 11:00 PM Saudi time.. via beIN SPORTS 1 HD.
Italian League
Torino vs Roma: 9:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, 8:00 PM Saudi time.. via the Starz Play app.
Milan vs Lecce: 11:45 PM UAE time, 10:45 PM Saudi time.. via the Starz Play app.
Saudi League
Al-Hazm vs Al-Qadisiyah: 7:15 PM UAE time, 6:15 PM Saudi time.. via the Thamaniyah app.
Neom vs Al Hilal: 9:30 PM UAE time, 8:30 PM Saudi time.. via the Thamaniyah app.
Riyadh vs Al-Taawon: 9:30 PM UAE time, 8:30 PM Saudi time.. via the Thamaniyah app.
