Round 11 of the Jiangsu Football City League kicked off in east China's Jiangsu Province on Saturday evening, featuring five key matchups that could shake up the standings.
As of Saturday, Nantong City remains at the top spot on 30 points, still unbeaten this season. But much of the spotlight is on the clash between Nanjing and Xuzhou. Nanjing sits on 21 points, with Xuzhou close behind on 19, making the encounter potentially decisive in the race for second place.
Jiangsu's amateur football league -- also known as the "Su Super League" or "Suchao" -- has become a cultural force.
Fueled by regional pride among 13 cities, the league has turned matches into full-blown cultural festivals while boosting local consumption.
Popular amateur football league resumes in Jiangsu
Arab foreign ministers have approved a recommendation to support Egypt's nomination of its former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy to Arab League (AL) secretary-general, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Sunday in a statement.
The decision came during the 165th regular session of the AL Council at the ministerial level, held via video conference, to discuss regional developments.
The recommendation will be submitted to the upcoming AL summit in Saudi Arabia, read the statement.
When appointed, Fahmy will hold the post for five years starting July 1, succeeding veteran diplomat Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, who has been the AL chief since 2016.
Fahmy, who served as Egypt's foreign minister from 2013 to 2014, is considered one of the country's prominent diplomats, with extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations.
He previously served as Egypt's ambassador to Japan from 1997 to 1999 and to the United States from 1999 to 2008, and is known for his expertise in regional and international security as well as disarmament.
Former Egyptian foreign minister nominated for Arab League secretary-general
