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Younes Ibrahim marks Brighton first-team debut with assist in Conference League win
October 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Egyptian-origin Younes Ibrahim made his Brighton first-team debut in Thursday's 4–0 Conference League win over Kauno Žalgiris, assisting the fourth goal.
- Brighton defeated Kauno Žalgiris 4–0 at Falmer in the first round of the Conference League league stage.
- Ibrahim, 18, entered as a substitute in the 67th minute and assisted the fourth goal, scored by O'Riley.
- In an Instagram post, Ibrahim said he was "grateful to play my first match with this distinguished club," which had ended with a decisive assist.
- Manager Fabian Hürzeler said the substitution was "very impactful," praising Ibrahim's left foot and pressing intensity.