December 30, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Ahley Saida [3-0] in the match that took place on Sunday December 30, 2001 at 2:15 p.m., Beirut Sports City stadium. The goals were scored by Errol McFarlane [18'], Terro Kehian [22'], & Abbas Atoui [78']. Nejmeh dominated the match and missed many opportunities to increase the score sheet over the 90 minutes. In the second half, Moussa Hojeij, Jamal El-Hajj, & Yahia Hashem participated and showed good performance.

December 27, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Ikhaa Ahley Aley [3-0] in the match that took place on Thursday December 27, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., Beirut Sports City stadium. All the 3 goals were scored by Errol McFarlane [9', 16' (p.), 91'].

December 23, 2001
Nejmeh tied with Homentmen [0-0] in the match that took place on Sunday December 23, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., Beirut Municipality stadium. Abdo Tafeh saved a penalty kick for Homentmen on the 36th. minute.

December 22, 2001
NEJMEH WON'T ABANDON ANY PLAYER, AND IS OPENING ITS DOORS TO MOUSSA HOJEIJ..
The Club's board of directors decided during its weekly meeting taking place on Tuesday December 2001 not to abandon any player in the Football First team including Moussa Hojeij who had been given an sufficient opportunity until Monday December 17, 2001 to complete a professional-contract with clubs outside Lebanon.
With reply to the questions raised by some people, and contrary to what was announced by some medias, the club, and based on its tenderness toward his "son" Moussa Hojeij, has allowed him to travel to Europe with attempts to secure a professional career contract with some of its clubs, and also to head toward the United Arab Emirates for the same purpose, but unfortunately these attempts were unsuccessful.
The Club is concerned to announce that it has informed Moussa Hojeij that whether He stay in the club or not, He is still going to receive all of his rights instantly, and to be treated equally like all of his other teammates. Furthermore, Nejmeh Club, despite the bad financial situation is currently facing, has committed itself to assume additional financial dues through accepting to settle a promissory note the player Hojeij has previously signed in the benefit of Banque Beirut & Riyadh. This step originated from the club management view toward assessing Hojeij situations after failing to secure a professional contract outside Lebanon.
Finally, the club would like to announce that the decision regarding Moussa Hojeij case is related to him personally. As such, if He would like to continue his tour with the club, the club's doors are opened again in front of him. However, if his decision not to return, this will be considered as a regretful thing that doesn't serve in the benefit of Moussa Hojeij as a player who was and still is regarded as one of the faithful children of Nejmeh Sporting Club who assume the responsibility of defending the colors of the club, and stay faithful to its higher benefit.

December 17, 2001
Nejmeh lost to Sagesse [4-5] in the match that took place on Sunday December 17, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., Beirut Sports City stadium. The match goals were scored by Abbas Atoui [6'], Zein Saad [68'], Mahmoud Karneeb [85'], & Bilal Fleifel [90'] for Nejmeh, and T. Jiacomali [1'], V. Ghazarian [39', 61', 82'], & M. Kassas [51'] for Sagesse.

Nejmeh lacked the efforts of their Defender Mohammad Halaweh, suffering a short term injury, midfielder Alein Nicolas, lacking official clearance letter that didn't reach Lebanon by

the time of the match, and Moussa Hojeij, who is still away from the team. This absence hugely affected the squad without a true Leader in the midfield who can activate this line, and help reduce the pressure from the defense line who carried the match on their shoulders, and eventually fell under the continuous strikes from Mohammad Kassas, Tomi Jiacomali, & Vartan Ghazarian. Meanwhile, Nejmeh side performance was not negligent, as we were able to score 4 times, and create serious danger on the opponents area, but with bad luck, negligence, and strong Sagesse defense we were unable to change anything on the score sheet, and we lost the opening match of the championship. As for Sagesse, they made a great job, and their fans require them to do the same on every match. As for us, the situation is not that pessimistic, and hopefully it will get better with the come back of the team absentees.

December 9, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Al-Ahed [3-2] in the friendly match that took place on Sunday December 9, 2001 at 8:15 p.m., Beirut sports city stadium. The match goals were scored by Youssef Jawhari [11', 57'] for Al-Ahed, Alein Nicolas [14'], Abbas Shahrour [43'], & Bilal Fleifel [91'] for Nejmeh.
Nejmeh showed poor performance, and lacked coherence in all lines due to absence of many basic players. The match witnessed the come back of Errol McFarlane who participated in the 2nd. half, and showed the fans some of its moves that promise more to come.

The other foreign player Alein Nicolas appeared in good shape, scored once and provided his teammates with many passes.

Moussa Hojeij didn't participate, but still managed to watch the match from VIP seats, and is expected to restart the training sessions with the teams on Monday.
In general, disappointing performance that doesn't reflect the true shape of the team. The first true exam is going to be in the first stage of the championship in front of Sagesse on next Monday December 17, 2001.

December 2, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Ikhaa Ahley Aley [2-1] in the match that took place on Sunday December 2, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. Beirut Municipality Stadium. The goals were scored by Abbas Atoui [39'], & Bilal Fleifel [65'] for Nejmeh, and Gilberto Dos Santos [52'] for Ikhaa. Nejmeh showed a good performance, and the technical manager Omar Mizian had a look on the Cameroonian midfield player Nicola who appeared in good shape, and provided Nejmeh players with many accurate passes. Final decision regarding signing Nicola or not will be taken by the Club board of directors in the coming few days. Concerning Errol McFarlane case, Nejmeh delegation to Trinidad & Tobago composed of Mr. Saadeddin Itani, & coach Omar Mizian were able to reach an agreement with McFarlane to rejoin the team, and He is expected to arrive to Beirut next Tuesday December 4, 2001.

November 14, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001 Final Match
Nejmeh achieved the Viceroy Cup 2001 title after defeating Tadamoun Sour [9-7] on shoot-outs!!
The Original & extra time ended [4-4]. On Shootout kicks, J. El-Hajj, A. Shahrour, M. Halaweh, A. Atoui, & H. Daher scored for Nejmeh, and K. Inkebarian, A. Mteirek, F. Antar for Tadamoun while B. Hajo missed.

The match goals were scored by Terro Kehian [10', & 55'], Riad Kobeissi [28'], & A. Atoui [102'] for Nejmeh, and Imad El-Miri ['47], Ali Hawwila [49'], Faisal Antar [63'], & N. El-Jamal [96'] for Tadamoun..

November 11, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001
Nejmeh defeated Safa [4-1] in the match that took place on Sunday November 11, 2001 8:30 p.m., at Beirut Sports City stadium. The goals were scored by Sarkis Abajian [4'], Abbas Atoui [53'], Riad Kobeissi [68'], & Terro Kehian [83'] for Nejmeh, and Abdullah Hommsi [92'] for Safa.
Nejmeh team showed their best performance of the tournament so far, and dominated their opponent all over the 90 minutes. Backed by a solid defense line of Sunday Oko, Abbas Shahrour, Mohammad Halaweh, & Riad Kobeissi, our team succeeded in closing its area in front of Safa attackers. The large score sheet reflected a great improvement in both coherence, and efficiency among our team members. Well done Omar Mizian!
Our team shall face Tadamoun Sour in the final match of the Viceroy Cup for the Elite 2001 on Wednesday November 14, 2001 8:30 p.m., at Beirut Sports City stadium. Nejmeh players are eager to revenge from Tadamoun Sour the loss in the first round. With the support of our fans, nothing is impossible. Let's make a final conclusion of the tournament, win the title for the 3rd. time, and keep the Cup in for good !

November 7, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001
Nejmeh lost to Tadamoun Sour [0-2] in the match that took place on Wednesday November 7, 2001 5:45 p.m., at Beirut Sports City Stadium. The goals were scored by Haitham Zein [8'], & Sunday Oko (OG) [56'].
Consequently, both teams qualify to the semi-finals with Nejmeh set to face Safa on next Sunday November 11, 2001 8:30 p.m., at Beirut Sports City stadium.

November 5, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001
Nejmeh defeated Shabab Sahel [2-0] in the match that just finished, and took place at Beirut Sports City Stadium, the goals were scored by Abbas Shahrour on the 2nd. & the 64th. minutes.
With this win, Nejmeh secured a place in the semi-finals, taking into consideration last Saturday draw between Tadamoun Sour & Shabab Sahel [0-0]. Next match for Nejmeh is on Wednesday November 7, 2001 in front of Tadamoun Sour.
Despite the fact that the match result is of less importance to Nejmeh than to Tadamoun Sour, but Nejmeh players promise to show a good performance in front of Tadamoun Sour who is full of good quality players.

October 28, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001
Nejmeh defeated Homentmen [2-0] in the preliminary round match of Viceroy Cup 2001 that took place on Sunday October 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., Beirut Sports City stadium. The goals were scored by Mohammad Halaweh ['46], & Terro Kehian ['82]. Following this result, Nejmeh qualifies to the Final rounds of Viceroy Cup 2001 where it will face in the First group Tadamoun Sour, & Shabab Sahel who defeated Homenmen [4-1]. Nejmeh first match is facing Shabab Sahel on Monday November 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m., Beirut Sports City stadium.

October 26, 2001
Viceroy Cup 2001
Nejmeh shall face Homentmen in the first preliminary round match of Viceroy Cup 2001 on next Sunday October 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. (BT), Beirut Sports City Stadium.

October 26, 2001
Sarkis Abajian, Homenmen midfield player, officially signed to Nejmeh on October 25, 2001..

October 21, 2001
LFA General Assembly approved on CANCELLING THE 2000/2001 SEASON for the First Division championship..
As a result, the previous decision taken by the former LFA committee on April 23, 2001 to declare Nejmeh Club as Champion of Lebanon for the 2000/2001 season is deemed null and void.

All outside participations related to the  Championship title holder goes to Nejmeh Club being the champion of the 1999/2000 season.

October 7, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Palestine [2-0] in an incomplete match..
Nejmeh made a good win over the Palestinian visitors in yesterday match taking place at Beirut Sports City Stadium paying tribute to the martyrs of Palestinian Intifadah. The goals were scored by Bilal Fleifel on the 27th. minute, & Abbas Atoui on the 42nd. minute. The visitors made generous effort and dominated much of the 90 minutes, but we denied some opportunities by bad finishing. Near the end of the match, Tens of Palestinian fans entered the pitch driven by a limited quarrel between 2 players from both sides, as a result, the match was dismissed, and many of the stadium facilities were damaged by the angry fans with estimated costs around $20,000.

October 1, 2001
Nejmeh shall face Palestine national team on next Sunday October 7, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. [BT], Beirut Sports City Stadium. The match comes on the 1st. anniversary of "Intifadat Al-Aksah", the revenues of this match shall be dedicated to the families of the Intifadah martyrs, and injuries. The Palestinian national team shall arrive to Beirut on Friday, and it includes well known players such as: Ziad Al-Kurd, Imad Ayyoub, Saeb Jundiyah, Fadi Abou Lteifah, Mohammad Al-Suwairki, & Tadamoun Sour player Ibrahim Manasri.

September 15, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Homentmen [2-0] in the match that took place on Friday September 14, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. [BT], Beirut Sports City Stadium. The goals were scored by A. Atoui ['10], & A. Asaad ['70].

August 27, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Safa [2-1] in the match that took place on Friday August 24, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. [BT], Beirut Sports City Stadium. The goals were scored by Y. Hashem ['80 (p.)], & Edimola ['88] for Nejmeh, and W. Miri ['55] for Safa.

August 18, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Homenmen [4-2] in the match that took place on Friday August 17, 2001 at 8:45 p.m. [BT], Beirut Sports City Stadium. The goals were scored by A. Atoui ['15 (p.)], A. Shahrour ['44], T. Kehian ['49], & T. Hamoui ['77] for Nejmeh, Sevak Ghazarian ['52], & M. Nakhleh ['67] for Homenmen.

August 11, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Al-Ahed [2-0] in the match that took place on Friday August 10, 2001 at 8:15 p.m. [BT], the goals were scored by T. Kehian ['25], & A. Asaad ['80].

August 7, 2001
Nejmeh team will play 3 friendly matches during the month of August.. The first match is on next Friday August 10, 2001 vs. Al-Ahed team at Beirut Municipality Stadium. The next matches are on August 17, & 24 in front of 2 other teams to be determined later. These matches aim to raise the fitness of the players within the continuous training sessions and preparations for the next season. Nejmeh Fans Office calls all Nejmeh fans to attend the match, and support the Club who is experiencing a difficult financial situation.

July 14, 2001
Nejmeh lost to Tishrin [1-2] in the final match of President Bashar Asaad Arab Tournament that took place on Saturday July 14, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. [BT], Asaad International Stadium, Latakia, Syria. The goals were scored by F. Tantawi ['49], & M. Youssef ['84] for Tishrin, and Moussa Hojeij ['63] for Nejmeh. The referee cancelled a goal for T. Kehian on Offside trap, see the game by yourself and decide.

July 12, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Kadessiah [1-0] in the first semi- final match of President Bashar Asaad Arab Tournament that took place on Friday July 12, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. [BT], Asaad International Stadium, Latakia, Syria. The goal was scored by Bilal Fleifel on the 89th. minute. Nejmeh will face Tishrin in the final match of the tournament on Saturday July 14, 2001. Tishrin defeated Karama [3-1] on shoot-outs after the draw [1-1] in the original & extra time.

July 10, 2001
Nejmeh lost to Karama [1-2] in the match that took place on Tuesday July 10, 2001. The goals were scored by F. Khatib ['33], & T. Lloz ['88] for Karama, and A. Atoui ['89] for Nejmeh. The semi finals will take place on Thursday July 12 with Nejmeh facing Kadessiah on the first semi-final at 5:00 p.m. [BT] while Karama facing Tishrin in the Syrian Derby at 7:30 p.m.

July 8, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Hittyn of Syria [3-1] in the match that took place on Sunday July 8, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. (BT). Nejmeh goals were scored by M. Halaweh [11'], M. Hojeij [49'], & B. Fleifel [59'].

July 6, 2001
Nejmeh defeated Al-Faisali of Jordan [3-1] in the match that took place on Friday July 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. (BT). Nejmeh goals were scored by B. Fleifel [11', & 38'], and Z. Saad ['72].

July 4, 2001
Nejmeh team left to Latakia, Syria early today to participate in The "President Bashar El-Asaad Arab Tournament" that takes place between (5 - 15 July). The tournament includes 8 teams divided in 2 groups. The first group includes Tishrin (Syria), Al-Ansar (Lebanon), Al-Ittihad (Syria), & El-Kadessiah (Kuwait), the second group includes: Al-Karameh, & Hittyn (Syria), Al-Faisali (Jordan), & Nejmeh (Lebanon).

Nejmeh delegation includes: Mr. F. Bawarshi (President), S. El-Aadou (Team manager), O. Mizian (Technical Manager), H. Shatila (Coach), A. Itani (GK coach), H. Itani (Equipments), M. Ahmadieh (Physician), and the following 23 players: W. Fattal, A. Tafeh, A. Shahrour, M. Karneeb, H. Husseini, R. Kobeissi, Z. Saad, H. Daher, M. Halaweh, M. Hojeij, A. Atoui, T. Mohammad, S. Abboushi, T. Hamoui, Y. Hashem, B. Fleifel, T. Kehian, R. Asaad, A. Asaad, M. Ibrahim, J. Khalifa, K. Hamieh, & S. Oko.

The total fixtures of the tournament:
Thursday July 5, 2001: Kadessiah x Ittihad, Ansar x Tishrin.
Friday July 6, 2001: Nejmeh x Faisali, Hittyn x Karameh.
Saturday July 7, 2001: Ansar x Ittihad, Kadessiah x Tishrin.
Sunday 8, 2001: Nejmeh x Hittyn, Karameh x Faisali.
Monday 9, 2001: Ansar x Kadessiah, Tishrin x Ittihad.
Tuesday 10, 2001: Nejmeh x Karameh, Hittyn x Faisali.
Thursday 12, 2001: Semi Finals.
Saturday 14, 2001: Final match.

July 4, 2001
President Omar Ghandour commented on the latest Football actions in Lebanon in the last Sunday interview on Al-Manar TV held by Hussein Yassine.
President Ghandour praised the brave decision taken by H.E Mr. Siboh Hovnanian, minister of Youth, & Sports to discharge the Football Federation on 28-06-01. This historical decision, according to President Ghandour, has put an end to the long era of bad management, and injustice imposed by the previous LFA committee over the past 16 years. Nejmeh Club has always called for the reformation of LFA rules, and acts through many suggestions that were neglected by the authoritative previous committee.
On the other hand, President Ghandour criticized the newly assigned committee by the minister that should have included members from the Football clubs. At the same time, president Ghandour called this committee to launch a field study of the Lebanese clubs in order to evaluate their legal status, and their validity to vote in the upcoming general assembly to elect the new LFA committee.
As for Nejmeh team, President Ghandour mentioned that our team will participate this week in the "President Bashar El-Asaad Tournament"  in Latakia, Syria. This participation would shed the light on the readiness of many of the first team players, and the players newly promoted from the youth team. As for the foreign players, Errol McFarlane has yet to join the team, his 2-year contract with Nejmeh club remains as the sole basis to his relationship with our  Club, & hence all negotiations with the players from other teams must pass through Nejmeh Club. Sunday Oko remains in his position with the team. As for other foreign players, Nejmeh Club is doing some contacts with some agents, nothing is final at the moment.
Back to "President Bashshar Asaad Tournament", Nejmeh team shall leave to Latakia on Wednesday July 4, 2001. Our team will face El-Faisali of Jordan on Friday July 6, 2001, Hittyn of Syria on Sunday July 8, 2001, & El-Karameh of Syria on Tuesday July 10, 2001.