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Hearts’ makeshift defender Rogers Mato earns Walter Francken’s praise after Mohamed Salah test
Walter Francken praised Rogers Mato after the Ugandan winger made an impressive switch to left-back to help Hearts avoid a heavier defeat against Mohamed Salah and Trabzonspor in the Conference League. Hearts lost 2-0 in Turkey, with the visitors already facing a depleted squad after several first-team midfielders and defenders were ruled out. The situation […] The article Hearts’ makeshift defender Rogers Mato earns Walter Francken’s praise after Mohamed Salah test was written by Eric Kwafo...
Nacho faces late fitness test before Al Qadsiah’s meeting with Al Hilal
Al Qadsiah defender Nacho is a major doubt for Friday’s Roshn Saudi League fixture against Al Hilal as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The Spanish player has missed Al Qadsiah’s past three matches in all competitions, against Pakhtakor, Abha and Al Taawoun, after sustaining the injury to his ankle joint. Sources cited […] The article Nacho faces late fitness test before Al Qadsiah’s meeting with Al Hilal was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Neymar reveals he cannot bear watching football on television
Neymar says he would rather play football than watch it and plans to take an entire year away from any activity after retiring. The Santos forward, who began his professional career at the age of 17 and is now 34, has started considering life after football while enjoying the good level currently being shown by […] The article Neymar reveals he cannot bear watching football on television was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Harry Kane’s season puts Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or case under pressure
A Spanish journalist has challenged Kylian Mbappe’s claim to the 2026 Ballon d’Or, arguing that Harry Kane outperformed the Real Madrid forward in the key measures used to judge the game’s leading individual award. With the winner due to be announced next Monday, attention is focused on three prominent names in the race: Lamine Yamal, […] The article Harry Kane’s season puts Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or case under pressure was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AFC reforms set Saudi Arabia 2027 Asian Cup as final odd-year edition
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia will be the last edition staged in an odd-numbered year after the Asian Football Confederation approved changes to its statutes. The reforms were passed unanimously at the AFC’s extraordinary congress in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday. They include transitional arrangements intended to manage the next phase of governance within […] The article AFC reforms set Saudi Arabia 2027 Asian Cup as final odd-year edition was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on ...
Police investigate burglary at Bruno Fernandes’ home after Manchester United’s heavy defeat
Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, which was reported as he returned from Italy with the club following their 1-4 defeat by Como in the Champions League. Fernandes’ family were not at the property when the incident occurred, according to ESPN. Officers attended the address shortly after […] The article Police investigate burglary at Bruno Fernandes’ home after Manchester United’s heavy defeat was written by Sylvester Ntim and first a...
Benoît Ben Bado appointed referee for WAFU-B U17 final between Ivory Coast and Niger
Burkina Faso referee Benoît Ben Bado has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament final between Ivory Coast and Niger on Friday, October 23, 2026. The final will take place at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 pm. Both teams […] The article Benoît Ben Bado appointed referee for WAFU-B U17 final between Ivory Coast and Niger was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Infantino receives key Asian backing ahead of FIFA presidential election
Gianni Infantino has been given a significant boost in his bid for a fourth and final term as FIFA president after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) publicly endorsed his campaign. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa announced the decision on Friday during an AFC meeting in Tokyo, attended by the Swiss-Italian FIFA president. […] The article Infantino receives key Asian backing ahead of FIFA presidential election was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
PSG weigh up fresh wing signing after Kvaratskhelia’s season-ending injury
Paris Saint-Germain are assessing their options for a new left winger after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the match against Barcelona. The injury is expected to rule the Paris Saint-Germain forward out for the rest of the season, barring an unexpected recovery. According to Sport, the French […] The article PSG weigh up fresh wing signing after Kvaratskhelia’s season-ending injury was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
How Iniesta’s YouTube skills shaped Manchester City’s Ayoub Bouaddi
Manchester City’s 18-year-old talent Ayoub Bouaddi has revealed that Andres Iniesta was the player he watched most closely as a child, searching YouTube every day for clips of the former Barcelona midfielder’s dribbling. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Bouaddi did not need to watch dozens of full matches to appreciate Iniesta’s understanding of the game. […] The article How Iniesta’s YouTube skills shaped Manchester City’s Ayoub Bouaddi was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on ...
Dana White welcomes UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi as 333 rivals face off
UFC chief executive Dana White welcomed the organisation’s return to Abu Dhabi as Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, along with Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, faced the media ahead of UFC 333 on Saturday. The official news conference was held at Etihad Arena on Thursday in front of a large crowd and gathered media, two […] The article Dana White welcomes UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi as 333 rivals face off was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tolu Arokodare scores and assist as Ajax beat Atalanta to revive European campaign
Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive goalscoring form after coming off the bench to inspire Ajax to a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League. The 24-year-old made an immediate impact after his introduction, breaking the deadlock in the 87th minute to put the Amsterdam-based side in front before turning provider for […] The article Tolu Arokodare scores and assist as Ajax beat Atalanta to revive European campaign was written by Sylvester Ntim and first app...
Barcelona’s Brian Farinas waits for first-team opening as injuries narrow Hansi Flick’s options
Brian Farinas remains the only outfield player in Barcelona’s first-team squad yet to play a single minute this season, despite being available to manager Hansi Flick. Frenkie de Jong has also not featured, but his absence is the result of an injury suffered during the 2026 World Cup. Farinas, meanwhile, has been left out of […] The article Barcelona’s Brian Farinas waits for first-team opening as injuries narrow Hansi Flick’s options was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
England lead Europe’s club rankings as Spain strengthen their challenge
England remain the dominant force in European club football, but Spain are continuing to close the gap at the top of UEFA’s rankings. According to Spanish newspaper MARCA, England lead the latest association standings with 119.519 points. Italy are second on 99.946, while Spain occupy third place with 97.046. England’s position reflects the sustained collective […] The article England lead Europe’s club rankings as Spain strengthen their challenge was written by Issa Said and first appeared ...
Al-Ahli weigh up local goalkeeper as Mendy absence raises concerns
Al-Ahli are considering whether to strengthen their goalkeeping options during the winter transfer window after Edouard Mendy’s absence exposed concerns over the depth available in the position. The Senegal international is regarded as an important member of the squad because of his international experience and ability to perform in major matches. His absence has therefore […] The article Al-Ahli weigh up local goalkeeper as Mendy absence raises concerns was written by Issa Said and first ap...
Barcelona labour dispute puts weekend fixtures under pressure before Real Madrid visit
Barcelona say Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid will go ahead as planned despite a strike involving about 60 employees at the club’s facilities. The labour dispute comes only hours before one of the most anticipated matches of the season and could affect several sporting events taking place across the club’s venues this weekend. According […] The article Barcelona labour dispute puts weekend fixtures under pressure before Real Madrid visit was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appear...
Tchouameni says Real Madrid row with Valverde was never a fight
Aurelien Tchouameni has denied reports that he physically fought Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde, but admitted that an “inappropriate” incident did take place inside the club’s dressing room. The alleged confrontation between the France midfielder and Uruguay international emerged at the end of last season and was said to have contributed to tensions within the […] The article Tchouameni says Real Madrid row with Valverde was never a fight was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appe...
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz breaks silence on growing pressure at club
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has admitted that pressure comes with the responsibility of managing the Soweto giants, as questions continue to emerge over his team’s performances and reported disagreements behind the scenes. Tension have reportedly developed among members of the club’s hierarchy and technical staff over Da Cruz’s team selections, adding to […] The article Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz breaks silence on growing pressure at club was written by Sylvester Ntim...
Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare opens door to permanent Ajax move
Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare has expressed his willingness to join Ajax on a permanent deal from Wolverhampton Wanderers, admitting that he is enjoying life in Amsterdam following his impressive performance in Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League victory over Atalanta. The 24-year-old forward was instrumental in Ajax’s 2-0 win, scoring the opening goal in the 87th […] The article Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare opens door to permanent Ajax move was written by Sylvester Ntim and fi...
‘He is a special player’ – Ajax boss Míchel Sánchez hails Tolu Arokodare after Atalanta winner
Ajax head coach Míchel Sánchez has singled out Tolu Arokodare for praise after the Nigerian striker came off the bench to inspire a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Arokodare struck three minutes from time at the Johan Cruyff Arena, rewarding Sánchez’s decision to introduce him as Ajax chased a […] The article ‘He is a special player’ – Ajax boss Míchel Sánchez hails Tolu Arokodare after Atalanta winner was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afri...
Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates have ‘no nerves’ ahead of African Stars tie
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his players are free of nerves as they prepare to face African Stars of Namibia in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie. The Buccaneers take a 1-0 lead into tonight’s match at home after winning the first leg in Botswana, but must […] The article Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates have ‘no nerves’ ahead of African Stars tie was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morena backs Mamelodi Sundowns to reach Champions League group stage
Mamelodi Sundowns must beat Wiliete SC at Loftus on Friday to maintain their record of reaching the CAF Champions League group stages since 2016. The second-leg qualifier is scheduled for 8pm, with the tie finely balanced after a goalless draw in Angola last weekend. A 0-0 draw in Pretoria would send the contest to a […] The article Morena backs Mamelodi Sundowns to reach Champions League group stage was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
‘It was not a match’ – Amorim reacts to Milan’s 3-0 Europa League defeat by Bournemouth
Ruben Amorim described Milan’s 3-0 Europa League defeat by Bournemouth as “not a match” after two first-half penalties and the dismissal of goalkeeper Mike Maignan left his side facing a difficult evening. Bournemouth scored twice from the spot before the interval, with the second penalty awarded after Maignan was sent off. “The penalty that came […] The article ‘It was not a match’ – Amorim reacts to Milan’s 3-0 Europa League defeat by Bournemouth was written by Sylvester Ntim and first app...
Friday football: Egypt U17s feature as European leagues and African competitions continue
Friday, 23 October 2026 brings a full programme of domestic and continental football, with fixtures in Europe, Africa and Saudi Arabia, as well as Egypt’s Under-17 match against Yemen in the Gulf Cup. The eighth round of the English Premier League begins with Ipswich Town hosting Nottingham Forest at 22:00. The match will be shown […] The article Friday football: Egypt U17s feature as European leagues and African competitions continue was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Real Madrid’s attacking variety faces decisive Barcelona test in El Clasico
Real Madrid’s attacking strength will face its toughest examination on Sunday when Jose Mourinho’s side meet Barcelona at Camp Nou, with the Portuguese coach seeking to combine tactical discipline with the freedom to improvise. Mourinho believes structure and creativity should complement rather than restrict one another. Real Madrid need clear patterns to control matches, but […] The article Real Madrid’s attacking variety faces decisive Barcelona test in El Clasico was written by Sylvester ...
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