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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Moses Aduku sees bright future for Falconets after painful exit
Coach Moses Aduku remains confident in Nigeria’s future despite the Falconets’ heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria’s campaign ended on Sunday after Valerin Loboa scored in the second minute of stoppage time to give Colombia a dramatic 1-0 quarter-final victory at Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz. The late defeat ended […] The article U-20 Women’s World Cup: Moses Aduku sees bright future for Falconets after painful exit was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
AFCON 2025 ghost hangs over 2027 qualifiers as new campaign begins
The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Thursday with the shadow of the previous final still hanging over the competition, as Senegal and Morocco await a ruling on the disputed title. A new qualifying cycle gets underway with 48 nations split into 12 groups competing across six rounds through March next […] The article AFCON 2025 ghost hangs over 2027 qualifiers as new campaign begins was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
2027 AFCON qualifiers: KRC Genk confirm Jerry Afriyie has received late Ghana call-up
KRC Genk striker Jerry Afriyie has received a late call-up to the Ghana senior national team for the upcoming international break. The Belgian club confirmed the 19-year-old’s invitation on Tuesday, ahead of the Black Stars’ crucial upcoming fixtures. Head coach Carlos Queiroz handed the young forward the opportunity following his impressive club form since moving […] The article 2027 AFCON qualifiers: KRC Genk confirm Jerry Afriyie has received late Ghana call-up was written by Abdul Karim ...
Angola train in Morocco before Egypt clash in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Angola have begun preparations in Casablanca for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Egypt. The Palancas Negras will travel to Cairo to face Egypt at Cairo International Stadium next Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00. Their first training session was held under the management of coach Aliou Cisse and involved 25 […] The article Angola train in Morocco before Egypt clash in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was written by Alansary and first appeared o...
Mikel Arteta agrees to extend Arsenal contract until 2029
Mikel Arteta has agreed to extend his contract as Arsenal manager, according to the BBC. The club have completed the final details of a new agreement with the Spaniard, whose current contract is due to expire in the summer of 2027. The expected extension would keep him at Arsenal until the summer of 2029. Arteta […] The article Mikel Arteta agrees to extend Arsenal contract until 2029 was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Squash: Seattle and Bellevue to host Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers
Seattle and Bellevue in the United States will stage the final qualifying events for squash at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in June 2028, the international federation for professional squash players has announced. Squash will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games, with 16 men and 16 women set to compete in the sport’s […] The article Squash: Seattle and Bellevue to host Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Asamoah Gyan appointed Ghana’s director of club and player affairs
The Ghana Football Association has appointed former captain Asamoah Gyan as director of club and player affairs within the administrative set-up of the Ghana national team. Gyan, the Black Stars’ all-time leading scorer, will help strengthen links between the national side, its players and their clubs. His responsibilities will also include supporting player welfare and […] The article Asamoah Gyan appointed Ghana’s director of club and player affairs was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ...
Zamalek to face APR in CAF Champions League round of 32
Zamalek will begin their CAF Champions League round-of-32 tie against APR with an away match in Rwanda on Friday, 16 October, after CAF confirmed the schedule for both legs. The first leg will kick off at 17:00 local time at Amahoro Kigali Stadium in Rwanda. The return match is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October, with […] The article Zamalek to face APR in CAF Champions League round of 32 was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi ruled out of Gulf Cup 27
Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been withdrawn from the squad for Gulf Cup 27 after suffering an ankle injury in training. The 23rd? Wait source says 27th. Don’t add age. Iraq manager Graham Arnold made the decision after Al-Hamadi injured his right ankle during a training session in Jeddah on Monday. Al-Hamadi will miss Iraq’s […] The article Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi ruled out of Gulf Cup 27 was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Suez Petrojet schedule five friendlies during international break
Suez Petrojet have arranged five friendly matches during the international break after returning to training under head coach Sayed Eid on Sunday. The side will begin its programme against National Bank on Wednesday, before meeting Modern Sport on Thursday. A match against Libyan Al-Hilal follows on Monday, with Al Qanah next on Friday, 2 October, […] The article Suez Petrojet schedule five friendlies during international break was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde ankle injury, casting doubt over Villarreal game
Real Madrid have confirmed that Federico Valverde has suffered a grade-three sprain to his left ankle, putting his involvement against Villarreal after the international break in serious doubt. The Uruguay midfielder sustained the injury during the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid in the seventh round of La Liga. Despite the problem, Valverde completed the match, […] The article Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde ankle injury, casting doubt over Villarreal game was written by Alansary...
Egyptian FA refers Tanta v Al Nasr clash to disciplinary committee
The Egyptian Football Association’s Competitions Committee has suspended Al Nasr goalkeeping coach Amir Arabi Refai and referred him to the Disciplinary Committee following incidents during his side’s match against Tanta in the Professional League. The decision was made at the committee’s 10th meeting on 21 September, after the two teams were involved in confrontations at […] The article Egyptian FA refers Tanta v Al Nasr clash to disciplinary committee was written by Elikplim Bokor and firs...
Pitso Mosimane vows to revolutionise South Africa football by giving youngsters a chance
Pitso Mosimane says he wants to “revolutionise” South African football during his second spell as Bafana Bafana coach by giving more young players opportunities at international level including an 18-year-old, provided they are playing regularly in the PSL. Mosimane begins his latest tenure with an Afcon qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday […] The article Pitso Mosimane vows to revolutionise South Africa football by giving youngsters a chance was written by Issa Said...
Mailula says strong Sundowns form has earned Bafana Bafana return
Cassius Mailula says his return to the South Africa squad proves that regular club football remains the key to earning international recognition. The Mamelodi Sundowns forward has been recalled by new coach Pitso Mosimane after last playing for Bafana Bafana in March 2023. He appeared for only 10 minutes in the 2-2 Afcon qualifying draw […] The article Mailula says strong Sundowns form has earned Bafana Bafana return was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
‘Re-election ploy’ – German FA president blasts Gianni Infantino over FIFA reform plans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to open discussions on reforms within world football’s governing body is a calculated move to secure his re-election, Germany Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf has claimed. Infantino wrote to FIFA’s 211 member associations on Monday proposing an independent review of the organisation’s decision-making process, following the collapse of his […] The article ‘Re-election ploy’ – German FA president blasts Gianni Infantino over FIFA re...
Tala’ea El-Gaish rule out Mohamed Atef loan termination despite Zamalek interest
Tala’ea El-Gaish technical director Jumaa Mashhour has dismissed reports suggesting that Zamalek could seek to recall Mohamed Atef from his loan spell during the upcoming January transfer window. Mashhour confirmed that the club has not received any official approach from Zamalek regarding the early termination of the midfielder’s loan, while making it clear that El-Gaish […] The article Tala’ea El-Gaish rule out Mohamed Atef loan termination despite Zamalek interest was written by Sylvester...
Morocco steps up Marrakech Stadium revamp with $134m contract ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco has intensified preparations to modernize the Grand Stadium of Marrakech after awarding a major $134 million contract for the installation of advanced electrical, digital and security infrastructure. The contract, valued at 1.265 billion Moroccan dirhams, has been awarded to Lamalif Group as part of the fourth phase of the stadium’s extensive renovation programme. The […] The article Morocco steps up Marrakech Stadium revamp with $134m contract ahead of 2030 World Cup was written by ...
Namibia vs Congo preview: Both sides begin new campaign with points at stake
Namibia face Congo on 24 September at 13:00 GMT as both teams begin their campaign with an opportunity to make an early statement. The match will be decided by which side settles quickest. With no previous results in the current campaign to shape the standings, the opening exchanges could be particularly important as Namibia and […] The article Namibia vs Congo preview: Both sides begin new campaign with points at stake was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preparations under Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco have begun preparations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with Mohamed Ouahbi overseeing the national team’s opening training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The Atlas Lions face two qualifying fixtures against Gabon and Lesotho, as well as a friendly against Ghana, during the current international programme. The squad’s […] The article Morocco begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preparations under Mohamed Ouahbi was written by Elikplim Bokor...
American Ghanaian Gyasi Zardes retires from football
Two-time MLS Cup champion and former United States international Gyasi Zardes has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35. Zardes confirmed his decision on Sunday, bringing an end to a 13-year career in which he established himself as one of the most experienced forwards in Major League Soccer and earned 68 […] The article American Ghanaian Gyasi Zardes retires from football was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns complete deadline-day signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube
Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube, adding the highly rated 22-year-old to Miguel Cardoso’s squad before the transfer window closed. The Tshwane club confirmed the move after lengthy negotiations with AmaZulu, following a deal first reported by KickOff.com. Dube travelled to Johannesburg to undergo his medical before the transfer was […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns complete deadline-day signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube was written by Sylve...
Sundowns rise to 58th in world rankings after Intercontinental Cup win
Mamelodi Sundowns have climbed to 58th in the world after beating Al Ahli 2-1 to win the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. The African champions defeated the Asian champions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, securing their place in the third round of the Intercontinental Cup, known as the Challenger Cup. Their latest success has strengthened Sundowns’ […] The article Sundowns rise to 58th in world rankings after Intercontinental Cup win was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afri...
Al-Ahli coach Pusic explains why Sundowns were such a tough opponent
Mamelodi Sundowns’ ability to retain possession and their understanding built over a long period together were key factors in their 2-1 victory over Al-Ahli Saudi FC, according to the Saudi club’s coach Marino Pusic. The Brazilians defeated the Saudi Arabian giants in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Saturday, with a brace from Portuguese forward Nuno […] The article Al-Ahli coach Pusic explains why Sundowns were such a tough opponent was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afric...
Mokobodi relishing chance to make his mark at Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi says he always expected to play his own style of football at the club after producing a Man of the Match display in their 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants. The Sea Robbers secured the win at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday, with Kabelo Kgositsile and Nkosinathi Sibisi scoring the […] The article Mokobodi relishing chance to make his mark at Orlando Pirates was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bayern Munich confident of extending Harry Kane contract
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer says the club expects to agree a contract extension with Harry Kane, whose current deal runs until the end of the 2026/27 season. Hainer said the Bundesliga champions want to continue their relationship with the England captain while speaking to BILD during Bayern’s traditional visit to Oktoberfest. “We want to […] The article Bayern Munich confident of extending Harry Kane contract was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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