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Lamine Yamal discusses maturity and Barcelona’s strong start
Lamine Yamal believes he has become more professional and balanced as he continues to develop at Barcelona. The 19-year-old forward says his happiness away from football now has a clear effect on his performances. “I am being more professional, and that was something that was a little difficult for me too. In the end, when […] The article Lamine Yamal discusses maturity and Barcelona’s strong start was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rayan’s stoppage-time header earns Brazil draw against Australia
Brazil substitute Rayan scored in the 95th minute to secure a 1-1 draw against Australia in a competitive international friendly in Townsville on Friday. The result denied the hosts what would have been only their second victory over the South American giants, after Australia had appeared on course for a notable win in front of […] The article Rayan’s stoppage-time header earns Brazil draw against Australia was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pitso Mosimane says no Bafana Bafana staff were sacked after backroom overhaul
Pitso Mosimane has rejected suggestions that he dismissed members of Hugo Broos’ former technical team after taking charge of Bafana Bafana. Mosimane said the entire backroom staff had departed before he returned as head coach, leaving him to build a new group ahead of South Africa’s 2027 AFCON qualifying opener against Guinea at Orlando Amstel […] The article Pitso Mosimane says no Bafana Bafana staff were sacked after backroom overhaul was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Af...
Pitso Mosimane targets AFCON glory as second Bafana Bafana spell begins
Pitso Mosimane has made winning a major trophy the central ambition of his second spell as Bafana Bafana head coach, with South Africa’s campaign beginning against Guinea in an AFCON qualifier on Saturday afternoon. Mosimane will take charge for the first time at Orlando Amstel Arena, where victory would provide an immediate boost at the […] The article Pitso Mosimane targets AFCON glory as second Bafana Bafana spell begins was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bafana Bafana dealt fresh defensive blow as Nkosinathi Sibisi misses Guinea qualifier
Bafana Bafana will be without Nkosinathi Sibisi for Saturday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium after the defender suffered a training-ground injury. Head coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed Sibisi had been ruled out after picking up a knock, adding to the defensive concerns surrounding his first match back in charge of the national side. […] The article Bafana Bafana dealt fresh defensive blow as Nkosinathi Sibisi misses Guinea qualifier was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Ap...
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before South Africa clash
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte did not attend his scheduled pre-match press conference before Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, prompting speculation that the decision was linked to tactical secrecy or mind games. The match between Guinea and Bafana Bafana will take place at Orlando Amstel Arena, with kick-off at 3pm. […] The article Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before South Africa clash was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afr...
Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges and plan appeal
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges relating to alleged financial breaches, according to reports, with the club facing possible points deductions or expulsion from the competition. No punishment has been decided, but City are understood to be preparing an appeal. The Premier League declined to comment when contacted […] The article Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges and plan appeal was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on...
Desiree Ellis recalls key players for South Africa’s Olympic qualifiers
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis has named a strong 24-player Banyana Banyana squad for their two CAF Olympic qualifying matches against Madagascar at Toyota Stadium on 9 and 13 October. The squad includes established attacking players Thembi Kgatlana, Hilda Magaia and Ronnel Donnelly as South Africa look to take a significant step towards Olympic qualification. […] The article Desiree Ellis recalls key players for South Africa’s Olympic qualifiers was written by Issa Said and first appeared...
Nice considered Hatem Ben Arfa comeback in 2026
Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère reportedly explored the possibility of bringing Hatem Ben Arfa back to the club in January 2026, according to reports from Nice-Matin. The former France international had been without a professional team since leaving Lille in 2022, although he had not officially announced his retirement. Rivère, who originally signed Ben Arfa in […] The article Nice considered Hatem Ben Arfa comeback in 2026 was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Europe’s leading leagues demand major FIFA reforms over governance concerns
The leaders of Europe’s leading football leagues have called for sweeping changes to FIFA’s governance, warning that unchecked presidential authority and the organisation’s commercial ambitions are threatening the foundations of the global game. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, Bundesliga CEO Marc Lenz, LALIGA president Javier Tebas and Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo issued […] The article Europe’s leading leagues demand major FIFA reforms over governance concerns was written by ...
Lorenz Assignon scores stunning goal on Stuttgart return
Lorenz Assignon made a memorable return for VfB Stuttgart after four months away with a shoulder injury, scoring an acrobatic goal in a friendly against Heidenheim. The right-back underwent surgery in early June and had worked patiently through a demanding rehabilitation programme. He finally returned to action when coach Sebastian Hoeneß introduced him in the […] The article Lorenz Assignon scores stunning goal on Stuttgart return was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Benni McCarthy demands accountability over Kenya salary and visa issues
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has called for accountability within the country’s football federation over unpaid salaries and administrative issues affecting the national team. The Harambee Stars boycotted training twice this week in a dispute over unpaid allowances and salaries, with McCarthy revealing that he and members of his technical team had also gone months […] The article Benni McCarthy demands accountability over Kenya salary and visa issues was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appi...
Samuel Eto’o backs Lamine Yamal to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Yamal is among 30 players nominated for the prestigious individual award after another impressive season with Barcelona and Spain. The 19-year-old is hoping to go one better this year after finishing runner-up to France and Paris St-Germain forward […] The article Samuel Eto’o backs Lamine Yamal to win 2026 Ballon d’Or was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afr...
Kylian Mbappe ruled out of France duty with hamstring tendon injury
Kylian Mbappe will miss the remainder of France’s international break after suffering an injury to one of his hamstring tendons during the 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey. The France striker scored the only goal of the League A match but was forced off in the 59th minute after sustaining the injury. The French Football […] The article Kylian Mbappe ruled out of France duty with hamstring tendon injury was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hossam Hassan explains Mohamed Salah substitution as Egypt held by Angola
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan says Mohamed Salah was substituted for tactical reasons and was not injured during the goalless draw with Angola. Salah was replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim in the 60th minute of the Group B qualifier at Cairo Stadium, as Egypt began their campaign with a point. “We certainly wanted to win the match […] The article Hossam Hassan explains Mohamed Salah substitution as Egypt held by Angola was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egyptian Handball Federation responds to Seif El-Deraa’s Friday prayer complaint
The Egyptian Handball Federation has said it was not responsible for scheduling Barcelona’s match against Pinheiros at the same time as Friday prayers, after Seif El-Deraa criticised the decision. A federation source told FilGoal.com that the organisation’s role was limited to overseeing the tournament, while the International Handball Federation was responsible for setting the fixtures. […] The article Egyptian Handball Federation responds to Seif El-Deraa’s Friday prayer complaint was writ...
Algeria begin Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with victory as Morocco also win
Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia in Group Nine, while Morocco beat Gabon 2-0 to make a winning start in Group One. Jaouen Hadjam, Ibrahim Maza and Anis Hadj Moussa scored for Algeria, with Fashion Sakala replying for Zambia. The result gave Algeria their first […] The article Algeria begin Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with victory as Morocco also win was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana debut could bring a possession-based 4-2-3-1
Bafana Bafana are set to begin a new era under Pitso Mosimane this weekend, with the new coach expected to make several changes to the team previously led by Hugo Broos. Mosimane selected a 30-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, plus the friendly against Egypt. The selections have […] The article Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana debut could bring a possession-based 4-2-3-1 was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Doctor Khumalo praises Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma’s tireless work
Doctor Khumalo says Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma’s willingness to work quietly and constantly pressure defenders is helping him develop into a more complete forward. Mbuthuma, 24, is among the 11 forwards selected by Mosimane for next month’s qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, as well as the international friendly against Egypt. The call-up is only […] The article Doctor Khumalo praises Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma’s tireless work was written by Abdul Karim and firs...
Fadlu Davids hints at North Africa return as coaching comeback nears
South African coach Fadlu Davids says he could return to management “very, very soon” and has suggested North Africa may be his next destination. Davids has been without a club since leaving Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in June. He had taken charge of the club in September last year. The 44-year-old was subsequently in discussions […] The article Fadlu Davids hints at North Africa return as coaching comeback nears was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before Bafana Bafana qualifier
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte will not attend the pre-match press conference before his side’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Bafana Bafana. The 57-year-old Portuguese coach has managed Guinea in five matches since taking charge, recording one win, two draws and two defeats. That record has increased the pressure on the West […] The article Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before Bafana Bafana qualifier was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afr...
Chiefs Ladies move closer to promotion after narrow Hallelujah Zebra Force win
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies strengthened their promotion prospects with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hallelujah Zebra Force in the Gauteng Sasol Women’s Provincial League at Bana Sports Ground on Thursday. The result completed a league double for the Glamour Girls, who had beaten the same opponents 5-3 at Naturena Village in early July. Unathi Mabena’s side […] The article Chiefs Ladies move closer to promotion after narrow Hallelujah Zebra Force win was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appear...
AmaZulu in talks to form women’s team, says CEO Sinenjabulo Zungu-Ntuli
AmaZulu are holding discussions with an unnamed women’s club as they consider establishing their own women’s team, chief executive Sinenjabulo Zungu-Ntuli has confirmed. The club have made no secret of their ambition to add a ladies’ side as AmaZulu continue to develop under owner Sandile Zungu. However, Zungu-Ntuli said the move would bring significant financial, […] The article AmaZulu in talks to form women’s team, says CEO Sinenjabulo Zungu-Ntuli was written by Nuhu Adams and first appea...
Stellenbosch sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom on loan
Stellenbosch FC have signed midfielder Njabulo Blom on a season-long loan from Indonesian Super League club Borneo Samarinda. The 26-year-old, who will wear the number 35 shirt, returns to work with Stellenbosch head coach Gavin Hunt after previously playing under him at Kaizer Chiefs. The move was confirmed by Stellenbosch on Friday morning, with the […] The article Stellenbosch sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom on loan was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaS...
Cassius Mailula says overseas experience made him ‘hungrier’ after Mamelodi Sundowns return
Bafana Bafana forward Cassius Mailula says his difficult spell abroad taught him the value of playing regularly and strengthened his desire to succeed after returning to Mamelodi Sundowns. Mailula left Mamelodi Sundowns in July 2023 to join Major League Soccer club Toronto FC in a deal for an undisclosed transfer fee. His time in Canada […] The article Cassius Mailula says overseas experience made him ‘hungrier’ after Mamelodi Sundowns return was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on A...
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