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Saudi Arabia v Qatar: Gulf Cup semi-final puts Georgios Donis under pressure
Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Cup semi-final against Qatar could determine far more than who reaches the final, with defeat likely to reignite questions over the future of manager Georgios Donis and the direction of the national team. The match is being billed as a major Gulf football rivalry between two sides who know each other well. […] The article Saudi Arabia v Qatar: Gulf Cup semi-final puts Georgios Donis under pressure was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Ronaldo’s Portugal setback puts Al Nassr future under fresh scrutiny
Jorge Jesus’ decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s starting XI has raised questions that extend beyond the national team, with the episode potentially affecting the striker’s position at Al Nassr. Ronaldo reacted angrily before leaving the Portugal camp, turning what might have been viewed as a tactical decision into a wider dispute. The […] The article Ronaldo’s Portugal setback puts Al Nassr future under fresh scrutiny was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afr...
Mosimane praises Mofokeng and Appollis after South Africa thrash Eritrea
Pitso Mosimane praised Relebohile Mofokeng’s quality and Oswin Appollis’ all-round contribution after Bafana Bafana opened their second Afcon qualifier with a 5-0 win over Eritrea at Cairo’s Al Salam Stadium on Wednesday night. Appollis provided three assists in an impressive display, helping set up Mofokeng’s opener, Iqraam Rayners’ fourth goal and Luther Singh’s late strike. […] The article Mosimane praises Mofokeng and Appollis after South Africa thrash Eritrea was written by Samuel Ekow ...
Manchester City ruling could give Steven Gerrard the Premier League title he never won
Manchester City’s guilty verdict over alleged financial rule breaches could have an extraordinary consequence for Steven Gerrard, with Liverpool potentially awarded the 2013-14 Premier League title if City are stripped of it. Gerrard’s infamous slip against Chelsea in April 2014 allowed Demba Ba to collect the ball and score, a moment which helped decide the […] The article Manchester City ruling could give Steven Gerrard the Premier League title he never won was written by Nuhu Adams and fi...
Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs face contrasting tests after Betway Premiership break
Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs all entered the first Fifa break unbeaten, but the Betway Premiership’s traditional big three have differing problems to solve when domestic football resumes. Sundowns lead the standings on 20 points, one ahead of champions Orlando Pirates, who have a game in hand. Kaizer Chiefs are fourth, seven points […] The article Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs face contrasting tests after Betway Premiership break was written by Abdul Karim and first ap...
Kaizer Chiefs move Stellenbosch fixture as CAF Confederation Cup schedule tightens
Kaizer Chiefs’ league meeting with Stellenbosch has been brought forward to October 13 as the club prepares for a demanding run of domestic and CAF Confederation Cup fixtures. The match, originally scheduled for October 17 at 15h00, will now take place at 19:30 under the floodlights at FNB Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the change after […] The article Kaizer Chiefs move Stellenbosch fixture as CAF Confederation Cup schedule tightens was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afri...
Raymond Mdaka targets squad cohesion in South Africa U23 double-header against Algeria
South Africa U23 coach Raymond Mdaka says his side’s back-to-back friendlies against Algeria will help build a team capable of competing in the Olympic Games qualifiers. Algeria will visit the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein for matches on Thursday and Sunday, with both games scheduled to kick off at 18:00. The fixtures are part […] The article Raymond Mdaka targets squad cohesion in South Africa U23 double-header against Algeria was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on...
Kaizer Chiefs urged to manage workload and rest to reduce injury crisis
Kaizer Chiefs have been advised to improve players’ rest, nutrition and workload management as the club continues to deal with a series of injuries affecting several senior players. Sports physician Dr Mahlane Phalane, who played a key role in developing the Premier Soccer League’s return-to-play strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, said players needed […] The article Kaizer Chiefs urged to manage workload and rest to reduce injury crisis was written by Elias Boateng and first appe...
Raymond Mdaka content to stay out of the spotlight after South Africa success
South Africa Under-20 and U-23 coach Raymond Mdaka has no interest in chasing recognition, despite leading Amajita to a series of landmark achievements. Mdaka has guided South Africa to consecutive Cosafa Under-20 titles and the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the first youth continental trophy won by a South African side. He also […] The article Raymond Mdaka content to stay out of the spotlight after South Africa success was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Guinea v Kenya: kick-off time, broadcast details and key Africa Cup of Nations qualifying storylines
Guinea face Kenya on Thursday in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Syli National returning to the Stade du 28 septembre in Conakry after an absence of around four to five years. The match carries added importance for both Guinea and manager Paulo Duarte. Guinea began Group D […] The article Guinea v Kenya: kick-off time, broadcast details and key Africa Cup of Nations qualifying storylines was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bahrain face Qatar, UAE and Yemen in Gulf Arab Cup 27 group
Bahrain will begin their Gulf Arab Cup 27 campaign against Qatar on Thursday, 24 September 2026, before meeting the United Arab Emirates and Yemen in Group B. The tournament will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026, with Bahrain aiming to challenge for the title after missing out on qualification […] The article Bahrain face Qatar, UAE and Yemen in Gulf Arab Cup 27 group was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
UAE face Qatar, Bahrain and Yemen in Gulf Cup 27 Group B
The United Arab Emirates will begin their Gulf Cup 27 campaign against Yemen on 24 September 2026, with Bahrain and Qatar also awaiting in Group B. The 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October. UAE enter the tournament hoping to challenge for the […] The article UAE face Qatar, Bahrain and Yemen in Gulf Cup 27 Group B was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Qatar’s Gulf Cup 27 campaign: fixtures, group format and TV channels
Qatar will face Bahrain, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates in Group B at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026. The tournament gives Qatar an opportunity to challenge for another major regional title after the disappointment of failing to reach the second […] The article Qatar’s Gulf Cup 27 campaign: fixtures, group format and TV channels was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yemen’s Gulf Cup 27 fixtures, results and full Group B guide
Yemen will face United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain in Group B at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026. The tournament will feature eight national teams, divided into two groups of four. The competition’s regulations require the teams to be drawn from […] The article Yemen’s Gulf Cup 27 fixtures, results and full Group B guide was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Gulf Cup 27 top scorers: Oman’s Nasser Al-Rawahi leads the standings
Oman’s Nasser Al-Rawahi is the leading scorer at the Gulf Cup 27 in Saudi Arabia after scoring three goals. The tournament has brought together the Gulf’s national teams in a competition shaped by strong rivalry, while retaining the region’s spirit of sporting friendship. The leading scorer’s award remains one of the tournament’s individual landmarks, with […] The article Gulf Cup 27 top scorers: Oman’s Nasser Al-Rawahi leads the standings was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afri...
Bayern Munich’s Bryan Zaragoza reveals he was once close to Barcelona move
Bryan Zaragoza has revealed for the first time that he was previously in talks over a possible move to Barcelona. The Spanish winger, who is currently on loan at Espanyol from Bayern Munich, discussed the key moments of his career, the unsettled period he has experienced in recent years and his difficult adjustment to life […] The article Bayern Munich’s Bryan Zaragoza reveals he was once close to Barcelona move was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after reported row with Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Denmark just one week after saying he would walk away from the national team if his presence was no longer useful or began causing problems. Ronaldo departed before Portugal’s match against Denmark tomorrow, following a reported disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. Jesus denied there was any […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after reported row with Jorge Jesus was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on ...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future questioned as ‘his time has passed’, says former goalkeeper
Jose Manuel Delgado, the former Portugal goalkeeper and A Bola columnist, has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo after the Al Nassr forward left the national team’s training camp on Wednesday, arguing that his international career has reached its end. Delgado said Ronaldo, who is 41, could still have helped Portugal through his experience, charisma and limited appearances. […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future questioned as ‘his time has passed’, says former goalkeeper was written by...
Spanish FA president Rafael Louzan insists Spain should host 2030 World Cup final
Rafael Louzan says Spain should host the 2030 World Cup final, despite Morocco’s competition for the right to stage the match. The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation was speaking to the media during Spain Under-20s’ friendly against Mexico. He also addressed the Manchester City and Negreira cases, the influence of FIFA president Gianni […] The article Spanish FA president Rafael Louzan insists Spain should host 2030 World Cup final was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and...
Ronaldo’s Portugal exit contrasts with Messi’s planned farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp after learning he will not start against Denmark, while Lionel Messi is preparing for an officially arranged farewell with Argentina in a strikingly different end to the international careers of two long-time rivals. Ronaldo departed on Wednesday after Portugal manager Jorge Jesus confirmed that the captain would again […] The article Ronaldo’s Portugal exit contrasts with Messi’s planned farewell was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeare...
Vinicius Junior says World Cup exit still affecting Brazil form
Vinicius Junior says Brazil’s early World Cup elimination continues to affect him and has contributed to his recent decline at international level. The Real Madrid forward made the admission after scoring in Brazil’s 4-2 friendly win over Australia, ending a prolonged goal drought for his country. The result provided a positive conclusion to Brazil’s tour […] The article Vinicius Junior says World Cup exit still affecting Brazil form was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after dispute with Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp and travelled to Madrid following an escalating disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus, raising questions over whether the captain’s international career could be entering its final stage. The departure follows a series of incidents that have increased tension between the player and his coach in recent days. According to […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after dispute with Jorge Jesus was written by Abdul Karim and first...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp without saying goodbye to teammates
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen without taking part in training or saying goodbye to his team-mates, adding to questions about the circumstances surrounding his sudden departure before Thursday’s Nations League meeting with Denmark. The Portugal captain travelled to Madrid on his private plane after leaving the squad’s hotel and the Parken […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp without saying goodbye to teammates was written by Elias Boateng ...
Thursdays international football: Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands among teams in action
Thursday, 1 October 2026, features a full programme of international football, with the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 taking centre stage. The third round of Nations League fixtures includes Germany against Serbia, Denmark versus Portugal and Greece hosting the Netherlands. Ireland face Austria, while Wales meet Norway in another set of 21:45 kick-offs. Azerbaijan begin the […] The article Thursdays international football: Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands among teams in action was written...
Gamal Abdel Hamid: Mohamed Salah deserves special treatment, while Hossam Hassan was saved by luck
Former Zamalek and Egypt player Gamal Abdel Hamid has criticised the way Mohamed Salah is treated by the national team, while accusing manager Hossam Hassan of making repeated mistakes and mishandling his public comments. Speaking on The Defender programme on Al Shams TV, Abdel Hamid said Salah’s status as Egypt captain and one of the […] The article Gamal Abdel Hamid: Mohamed Salah deserves special treatment, while Hossam Hassan was saved by luck was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared...
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