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‘Healthy competition’ – Rio Ngumoha embraces Liverpool fight with Gakpo, Munoz and Barcola

Rio Ngumoha is relishing the competition for places at Liverpool as he battles Cody Gakpo, Victor Munoz and £123 million signing Bradley Barcola for a place in Andoni Iraola’s side. The 18-year-old believes the intense battle for attacking positions can only benefit Liverpool, with every player being pushed to maintain high standards as the club […] The article ‘Healthy competition’ – Rio Ngumoha embraces Liverpool fight with Gakpo, Munoz and Barcola was written by Abdul Karim and first appe...

Wilfried Singo closing in on Galatasaray return after injury

Wilfried Singo is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the next international break as the Ivory Coast defender continues his recovery from injury. According to Milliyet, the 25-year-old is nearing a return after being sidelined since the beginning of the season. Galatasaray are taking a cautious approach and do not want to rush […] The article Wilfried Singo closing in on Galatasaray return after injury was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Harry Maguire pays tribute to Riyad Mahrez after Leicester spell

Harry Maguire has named Riyad Mahrez in his best XI of players he has played alongside, despite sharing the Leicester City dressing room with the Algerian for only one season. The England defender selected Mahrez as his right winger when asked by Score 90 to choose the strongest team from his career. Maguire played alongside […] The article Harry Maguire pays tribute to Riyad Mahrez after Leicester spell was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Wiliete SC coach Bianchi warns Sundowns ahead of Champions League clash

Wiliete SC coach Beto Bianchi says his side will not be intimidated by reigning African champions Mamelodi Sundowns when the two teams meet in the CAF Champions League. The Angolan club booked their place in the second preliminary round after completing a 5-0 aggregate victory over Seychelles side Foresters FC on Thursday. Wiliete won the […] The article Wiliete SC coach Bianchi warns Sundowns ahead of Champions League clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afri...

Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal faces six-month lay-off

Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal is expected to be sidelined for around six months after suffering a leg fracture. The Egypt international sustained the injury and is set to undergo surgery as part of his treatment. Galal’s absence will be a significant blow to Pyramids, who will now have to cope without one of their […] The article Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal faces six-month lay-off was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

APR FC complete comeback to reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round

Rwanda’s APR FC have advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after completing a 3-0 comeback victory over Aigles du Congo in Kigali. APR overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a convincing performance on home soil to progress 3-1 on aggregate. The Rwandan champions went into the second leg needing to […] The article APR FC complete comeback to reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afric...

FIFA plans new rules for players and clubs seeking early contract exits

Fifa is preparing new rules aimed at creating a clearer and more consistent system for determining compensation when players or clubs seek to end contracts before they expire. The proposed regulations are expected to come into force on 1 January 2027 and would introduce a more structured approach to calculating how much should be paid […] The article FIFA plans new rules for players and clubs seeking early contract exits was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...

Lazola Maku linked with SV Ried move from Siwelele FC

South African midfielder Lazola Maku has been linked with a move from Siwelele FC to Austrian Bundesliga club SV Ried. Maku, 19, plays as a defensive midfielder and is currently with Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership. The reported interest would see him move from South Africa’s top flight to Austria’s Bundesliga. The potential transfer […] The article Lazola Maku linked with SV Ried move from Siwelele FC was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Lazola Maku linked with Sundowns move after leaving Siwelele

South African midfielder Lazola Maku, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Betway Premiership side Sundowns. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is available after leaving Siwelele FC on 1 July 2026. Maku joined Siwelele from SuperSport Reserves in July 2025 and made five Betway Premiership appearances, accumulating 235 minutes. The reported link […] The article Lazola Maku linked with Sundowns move after leaving Siwelele was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and firs...

Anass Salah-Eddine linked with Panathinaikos move from Roma

Anass Salah-Eddine, the Moroccan-Dutch left-back currently at Roma, is being linked with a move to Greek Super League club Panathinaikos. The proposed transfer is rated at 71%, although no agreement has been confirmed. Salah-Eddine remains under contract with Roma until 30 June 2028 and is valued at €12m. The 24-year-old joined Roma from FC Twente […] The article Anass Salah-Eddine linked with Panathinaikos move from Roma was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Mor Ndiaye linked with HNK Gorica move from Pogon Szczecin

Senegalese midfielder Mor Ndiaye, currently with Pogon Szczecin, has been linked with a move to HNK Gorica in Croatia’s SuperSport HNL. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder joined Pogon from Greek side Kallithea in July 2025 for a reported €50,000 and remains under contract with the Polish club until 30 June 2027. Ndiaye has made one Ekstraklasa […] The article Mor Ndiaye linked with HNK Gorica move from Pogon Szczecin was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Renato Sanches: Getafe linked with move for Portuguese midfielder

Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to La Liga side Getafe. The 29-year-old became a free agent after leaving Paris St-Germain on 1 September, following the end of his latest loan spell. Sanches spent the 2025-26 season at Panathinaikos, joining the Greek club on loan from PSG […] The article Renato Sanches: Getafe linked with move for Portuguese midfielder was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Wilfried Zaha linked with Malaga move after leaving Galatasaray

Wilfried Zaha, the Ivorian-English winger currently without a club, is being linked with a move to Malaga in Spain’s La Liga. The 33-year-old became unattached after leaving Galatasaray on 1 July 2026. He had joined the Turkish club from Crystal Palace in July 2023 and was part of their 2023-24 Turkish championship-winning side. Zaha spent […] The article Wilfried Zaha linked with Malaga move after leaving Galatasaray was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Isaac Asante linked with Suduva move from Panevezys

Belgian-Ghanaian attacking midfielder Isaac Asante has been linked with a move from Panevezys to fellow Lithuanian top-flight club Suduva. Asante, 24, has made 23 Toplyga appearances for Panevezys this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists. He has also featured twice in Conference League qualifying, registering one assist. The midfielder joined Panevezys from Belgian […] The article Isaac Asante linked with Suduva move from Panevezys was written by Sylvester Ntim and first a...

Joyskim Dawa linked with UAE move as United FC eye FCSB defender

Cameroonian-French defender Joyskim Dawa could leave FCSB for UAE Pro League club United FC, with the 30-year-old reportedly attracting interest ahead of a possible transfer. Dawa has made six SuperLiga appearances for FCSB this season, scoring once, and has also featured in the Romanian Cup and Conference League qualifying. He joined the Bucharest club from […] The article Joyskim Dawa linked with UAE move as United FC eye FCSB defender was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Af...

Morocco PM tells football chief to stop promising 2030 World Cup final

Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has publicly urged the country’s football federation president to stop suggesting that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, insisting no decision has yet been agreed with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The expanded 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the opening three matches […] The article Morocco PM tells football chief to stop promising 2030 World Cup final was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah an...

CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers and APR FC reach second preliminary round

Two CAF Champions League first preliminary-round second legs were played on Friday 11 September, with Enugu Rangers qualifying after a penalty shoot-out against Sobemap and APR FC overturning a first-leg deficit to eliminate Aigles du Congo. Enugu Rangers secured their place in the second preliminary round after drawing 1-1 with Sobemap in Lome. The result […] The article CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers and APR FC reach second preliminary round was written by Elikplim Bokor and first app...

CAF Confederation Cup: Primeiro de Agosto and Vitesse progress as Hafia FC match is abandoned

Primeiro de Agosto and Vitesse secured their places in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Friday, 11 September, while the meeting between Hafia FC and AS Douanes was not played. Three second-leg matches in the first preliminary round had been scheduled, but only two produced results. In Luanda, Primeiro de Agosto beat […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: Primeiro de Agosto and Vitesse progress as Hafia FC match is abandoned was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first app...

Gianni Infantino confirms bid for another FIFA presidential term

Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as FIFA president at the organisation’s next election on 18 March next year. Infantino, who was elected by all 211 FIFA member associations, said he continued to have strong support from football bodies around the world. “I would first like to confirm that I am the […] The article Gianni Infantino confirms bid for another FIFA presidential term was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Marmoush confident Tottenham results will improve under De Zerbi

Omar Marmoush says Tottenham’s results will improve once the squad better understands manager De Zerbi’s demands and develops greater consistency as a team. The Egypt international joined Tottenham on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, with an obligation for the deal to become permanent. Marmoush said he had quickly settled into […] The article Marmoush confident Tottenham results will improve under De Zerbi was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...

Barcelona plan new Raphinha contract as Brazil winger signals desire to stay

Barcelona are preparing to open talks over a new contract for captain Raphinha, despite the Brazil international already being tied to the club until the summer of 2028. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Barcelona are considering extending the 29-year-old’s agreement by a further one or two seasons. Raphinha has worn the captain’s armband since the […] The article Barcelona plan new Raphinha contract as Brazil winger signals desire to stay was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared...

Egypt appoint refereeing trio for North Africa Under-20 qualifiers

Egypt has selected three referees for the North Africa Under-20 tournament, with Hamada Al-Qalawi appointed as the main referee. The appointments were announced by the Egyptian Football Association’s main referees committee, chaired by Essam Abdel Fattah. Mohamed Magdy Soliman and Islam Abou El Ata will serve as assistant referees alongside Al-Qalawi. Egypt will host the […] The article Egypt appoint refereeing trio for North Africa Under-20 qualifiers was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appia...

Sevilla edge past Valencia to move third in La Liga

Sevilla moved temporarily into third place in La Liga after beating Valencia 1-0 in the fifth round of the 2026-27 season. Juan Iglesias scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute, heading home from Giorgi Kochorashvili’s precise cross. The result kept Sevilla unbeaten after five league matches and gave them their third […] The article Sevilla edge past Valencia to move third in La Liga was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Mastantuono hat-trick earns Fiorentina first Serie A win under Vanoli

Franco Mastantuono scored three times as Fiorentina beat Venezia 4-2 to claim their first Serie A victory of the season in Paolo Vanoli’s first match as the club’s new manager. The Argentina international, who is on loan at Fiorentina from Real Madrid, completed his hat-trick after Matteo Pellegrino had added a fourth for the hosts. […] The article Mastantuono hat-trick earns Fiorentina first Serie A win under Vanoli was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Yasser Ibrahim begins intensive treatment for ankle injury, says Al Ahly source

Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim has started a rehabilitation programme after suffering an ankle sprain, with his availability for Tuesday’s match against Abu Qir Fertilizers in doubt. Ibrahim was injured in the closing stages of Al Ahly’s 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab. “Yasser Ibrahim has started his treatment programme and is undergoing intensive […] The article Yasser Ibrahim begins intensive treatment for ankle injury, says Al Ahly source was written by Alansary and first appeared on...