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Leipzig renew pursuit of Morocco midfielder El Morabet as Strasbourg set €35m price
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have renewed their interest in Morocco midfielder Samir El Morabet, with Strasbourg reportedly valuing the 20-year-old at about €35m. According to French sports website Le10 Sport, Leipzig held talks with Strasbourg over a possible move for El Morabet during the summer transfer window, but the French club opted to keep the […] The article Leipzig renew pursuit of Morocco midfielder El Morabet as Strasbourg set €35m price was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
Egypt squad complete as Celtic’s Haitham Hassan joins national-team camp
Egypt’s squad is now complete after Celtic player Haitham Hassan joined the Pharaohs’ training camp in Cairo. Hassan arrived in the capital a few hours ago, following the late arrival on Monday of Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem. Egypt will therefore hold their first full-team training session on Tuesday, with all players available to manager. The […] The article Egypt squad complete as Celtic’s Haitham Hassan joins national-team camp was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Afric...
Zamalek return to training as two youth players join first-team squad
Zamalek resumed training on Tuesday as they began preparations for their upcoming Egypt Capital Cup fixture against ZED, with coach Moataz Gamal promoting two players from the club’s youth academy. The first-team squad worked at the auxiliary pitch of Air Defence Stadium after being given five days off following their 1-0 victory over Ghazl El […] The article Zamalek return to training as two youth players join first-team squad was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Al Ahly and Zamalek matches brought forward in Egypt Capital Cup
Al Ahly’s match against Petrol Asyut and Zamalek’s meeting with ZED in the Egypt Capital Cup have been moved forward by one day to 7 October. A source from the Egyptian Professional Clubs Association told FilGoal.com: “The dates of Al Ahly’s match against Petrol Asyut and Zamalek’s match against ZED in the Egypt Capital Cup […] The article Al Ahly and Zamalek matches brought forward in Egypt Capital Cup was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt claim 2026 African Under-18 Handball Championship title with win over Tunisia
Egypt were crowned champions of the 2026 African Under-18 Handball Championship after beating Tunisia 28-25 in the final. The victory secured the title for Egypt’s under-18 national team under head coach Mohamed Ibrahim, a former Al Ahly and Egypt senior national team player. The tournament was held in Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire, from […] The article Egypt claim 2026 African Under-18 Handball Championship title with win over Tunisia was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared ...
Peter Waweru to referee Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru has been appointed to take charge of Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Angola, according to Daily Sports. Egypt will begin their qualifying campaign at Cairo International Stadium on Friday, 25 September, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00. The 44-year-old Waweru has previously officiated one Egypt senior international. He was […] The article Peter Waweru to referee Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola was written by Issa Said...
Three Egyptian referees appointed for North Africa Under-20 qualifiers
Three Egyptian officials have been selected to referee matches at the North Africa qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 tournament. The competition will be hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 6 October, with the participating teams competing for places at the continental finals. The Union of North African Football Federations confirmed the […] The article Three Egyptian referees appointed for North Africa Under-20 qualifiers was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on A...
Emad El Nahhas to lead Al-Wehdat with Egyptian coaching team
Al-Wehdat have reached an agreement with Emad El Nahhas to become the club’s new head coach, with the Egyptian set to bring a compatriot coaching staff to Jordan. The new technical team will include Mohamed Mohsen Abu Greisha as assistant manager, Abdelrahman Farouk as assistant coach and Ayman Mohamed as performance analyst. Al-Wehdat will appoint […] The article Emad El Nahhas to lead Al-Wehdat with Egyptian coaching team was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afric...
Sudan reach Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after dramatic win over Uganda
Sudan have qualified for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after beating Uganda 3-2 in the semi-finals of the East and Central Africa qualifiers. Tanzania also secured their place at the tournament after reaching the final alongside Sudan. The competition will be held in Ghana in February 2027. The regional qualifiers featured nine teams, divided […] The article Sudan reach Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after dramatic win over Uganda was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Argentine Football Association offers Lionel Scaloni contract extension through 2030 World Cup
The Argentine Football Association has offered Lionel Scaloni a contract extension that would keep him as manager until the end of the 2030 World Cup. Argentine outlet okdobleamarilla reported that the association wants to retain Scaloni for as long as possible and has formally presented him with the proposed renewal. The governing body is now […] The article Argentine Football Association offers Lionel Scaloni contract extension through 2030 World Cup was written by Alansary and first appea...
Mbappe: ‘I hope I can win the Ballon d’Or and dedicate it to Africa’
France captain Kylian Mbappe says he has never lost touch with his African roots and hopes to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d’Or to supporters across the continent if he wins the prestigious individual award. The Real Madrid forward, whose mother is Algerian and father is from Cameroon, spoke about his African heritage, family background and […] The article Mbappe: ‘I hope I can win the Ballon d’Or and dedicate it to Africa’ was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco commits MAD 1.265bn to Marrakech stadium upgrade ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco has awarded a MAD 1.265 billion ($126.5m) contract to Moroccan company Lamalif to carry out the fourth phase of renovations at the Marrakech Grand Stadium as part of preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The project is expected to take 18 months and will focus on modernising the stadium’s technical infrastructure and installing […] The article Morocco commits MAD 1.265bn to Marrakech stadium upgrade ahead of 2030 World Cup was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Morocco step up AFCON 2027 preparations ahead of Gabon opener
Morocco have continued preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with another training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora. The Atlas Lions are preparing for their opening Group qualifier against Gabon on Friday, with head coach Mohamed Ouahbi using the international break to work with his squad ahead of […] The article Morocco step up AFCON 2027 preparations ahead of Gabon opener was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Moroccan teenager found under Valladolid team bus after Ceuta match
A Moroccan teenager was discovered hiding beneath the Real Valladolid team bus after the Spanish second-division club left Ceuta following their 1-1 draw with the local side. The minor had reportedly concealed himself near the rear wheels of the bus and remained there during the ferry crossing from Ceuta to mainland Spain before continuing the […] The article Moroccan teenager found under Valladolid team bus after Ceuta match was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cameroon midfielder Frank Anguissa suffers fresh injury blow as Napoli midfield crisis deepens
Napoli have suffered another major injury setback with Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa facing a spell on the sidelines after medical examinations revealed a new thigh problem. According to reports, the Cameroon international has been diagnosed with a low-grade lesion to the long adductor muscle in his right thigh. The injury comes after Anguissa missed Napoli’s […] The article Cameroon midfielder Frank Anguissa suffers fresh injury blow as Napoli midfield crisis deepens was written by Sylvester N...
Pitso Mosimane stands by Cassius Mailula selection for Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane says Cassius Mailula’s performances for Mamelodi Sundowns fully justify his return to the national team, insisting he has no regrets about selecting the forward. Mosimane was questioned about Mailula’s inclusion during a press conference at the University of Johannesburg on Monday afternoon. The coach previously worked with the 25-year-old […] The article Pitso Mosimane stands by Cassius Mailula selection for Bafana Bafana was written by Sylvester Ntim...
Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs: How their latest signings compare
The PSL transfer window closed on Monday night with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs completing contrasting recruitment campaigns. Pirates were the most active of the three rivals, adding 13 players, while Sundowns made eight signings and Chiefs brought in five. Mamelodi Sundowns Sundowns strengthened at right-back after Khuliso Mudau was injured, signing Thabang […] The article Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs: How their latest signings compare was written by Samuel Ekow Amo...
Al Ahly’s Hussein Ammouta and Wael Gomaa discuss plans for next phase
Al Ahly manager Hussein Ammouta held talks with football director Wael Gomaa as the club continued preparations for the period following the international break. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Tuesday’s training session at Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium in Gezira, where the first-team squad completed a varied programme of physical and technical exercises. […] The article Al Ahly’s Hussein Ammouta and Wael Gomaa discuss plans for next phase was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appear...
Egypt’s 2009-born youth team arrive in Switzerland for Friendship International Tournament
Egypt’s youth team born in 2009 have arrived in Switzerland to take part in the Friendship International Tournament, following a five-hour flight. The squad were met at Geneva Airport by Ziad Naseem, Egypt’s consul in Switzerland, as they began the next stage of their preparations for the FIFA World Cup in November. The tournament will […] The article Egypt’s 2009-born youth team arrive in Switzerland for Friendship International Tournament was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afr...
Antoine Semenyo ruled out of Ghana squad with ankle injury
Antoine Semenyo has been left out of Ghana’s squad for the September international window because of an ankle injury, according to Ghanaian website 3Sports. The Manchester City player is suffering from swelling in his ankle and will miss Ghana’s upcoming fixtures. Semenyo’s absence follows the earlier withdrawal of Mohammed Kudus from the Black Stars squad. […] The article Antoine Semenyo ruled out of Ghana squad with ankle injury was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Uruguay replace injured Federico Valverde with Emiliano Martinez
Uruguay have ruled Federico Valverde out of the September international break and called up Palmeiras player Emiliano Martinez to replace him. Real Madrid confirmed that Valverde has suffered a grade-three sprain to his left ankle. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico de Madrid in the seventh round of La Liga. […] The article Uruguay replace injured Federico Valverde with Emiliano Martinez was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaS...
Egypt Cup fourth preliminary-round fixtures confirmed for 2026-27
The fixtures for the fourth preliminary round of the Egypt Cup 2026-27 have been confirmed after most of the third-round matches were completed. The fourth round will determine the teams joining the Egypt Premier League clubs in the last 32 of the competition. There were several notable results in the previous round, with Ismaily eliminated […] The article Egypt Cup fourth preliminary-round fixtures confirmed for 2026-27 was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Tebas and Real Madrid clash over refereeing controversy after Atletico defeat
A fresh dispute has erupted between La Liga president Javier Tebas and Real Madrid after the club criticised the officiating in their 2-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid described the derby as a match overshadowed by “catastrophic refereeing errors” and complained that referee Ortiz Arias failed to send off Cristian Romero and Kang of […] The article Tebas and Real Madrid clash over refereeing controversy after Atletico defeat was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Al Ahly’s Amr El Gazar undergoes successful ACL surgery
Al Ahly have confirmed that Amr El Gazar has undergone successful surgery after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The midfielder sustained the injury during Al Ahly’s Egyptian Premier League match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab. He was forced to leave the field in the second half and was replaced by […] The article Al Ahly’s Amr El Gazar undergoes successful ACL surgery was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt Cup: Ismaily suffer shock exit against El Rabaat & Al Anwar
Ismaily were eliminated from the Egypt Cup in the third preliminary round after a 1-0 defeat by El Rabaat & Al Anwar. Ahmed Hamdeen scored the only goal of the match to send El Rabaat & Al Anwar through at Ismaily’s expense. Ismaily are currently competing in the Egyptian Professional Division after being relegated from […] The article Egypt Cup: Ismaily suffer shock exit against El Rabaat & Al Anwar was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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