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Mamelodi Sundowns ‘respect the game but no-one else’ – Cardoso
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso said his side respect football but not their opponents after the African champions defeated Asian champions Al Ahli Saudi SC 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. Nuno Santos scored twice as Sundowns produced a spirited display against Al Ahli SC at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. The […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns ‘respect the game but no-one else’ – Cardoso was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to win FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli SC 2-1 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon to claim the 2026 FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup title. Nuno Santos scored twice as the African champions overcame the visitors’ early pressure and secured a place in the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Al Ahli, the back-to-back […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to win FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Eritrea to tighten player monitoring for AFCON qualifiers – Report
Eritrea’s football federation is expected to increase monitoring of its players during upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and South Africa amid fears of further defections, according to reports. The Eritrean national team will return to AFCON qualifying for the first time since its 2008 campaign, with matches against Kenya in Nairobi […] The article Eritrea to tighten player monitoring for AFCON qualifiers – Report was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
USFA sign Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote from Rahimo FC
Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote has joined USFA from Rahimo FC, completing a move to the Ouagadougou-based club on 19 September 2026. The 25-year-old, who plays in an advanced midfield role, arrives after a spell with Rahimo FC. No transfer fee or contract length has been disclosed for the move, and the club […] The article USFA sign Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote from Rahimo FC was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cheick Gnoumou: Burkina Faso defender joins USFA from Salitas
Burkina Faso centre-back Cheick Gnoumou has joined USFA from Salitas, completing a move to the Ouagadougou club on 19 September 2026. The 24-year-old defender arrives at USFA after two seasons with Salitas, where he had played since returning to the club in August 2024. Gnoumou’s move represents the latest step in a career that has […] The article Cheick Gnoumou: Burkina Faso defender joins USFA from Salitas was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids FC backed to win Egyptian Premier League by former Al Ahly star
Former Al Ahly forward Mohamed Abdel Jalil believes Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids FC are the leading contenders to win this season’s Egyptian Premier League. The reigning CAF Champions League winners have made a perfect start to the league campaign, coming from behind to beat Eastern Enppi 2-1 on Thursday. Jalil said Pyramids possess the strongest squad […] The article Pyramids FC backed to win Egyptian Premier League by former Al Ahly star was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appe...
Cardoso hails Sundowns’ historic victory over Al Ahli
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said the team’s 2-1 victory over Al Ahli FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon would remain in the club’s history forever. Two goals from Nuno Santos secured a landmark win for the Brazilians against the Saudi giants and sent Sundowns through to the Challenger Cup. Their next opponents […] The article Cardoso hails Sundowns’ historic victory over Al Ahli was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nuno Santos double sends Mamelodi Sundowns through in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after Nuno Santos scored twice in a 2-1 win over Al Ahli at Loftus on Saturday. The forward struck with a header in each half to settle a closely contested match, despite Sundowns having to absorb sustained pressure from the Saudi Arabian side. […] The article Nuno Santos double sends Mamelodi Sundowns through in FIFA Intercontinental Cup was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Aston Villa comeback leaves Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi under pressure
Tottenham Hotspur’s winless start to the Premier League season continued as Aston Villa came from behind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, increasing the pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs began brightly despite having failed to score or win in their opening league games. Savio twice tested Zion Suzuki during the early stages, but […] The article Aston Villa comeback leaves Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi under pressure was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Intercontinental Cup 2026: Al Ahli face Auckland City in opening tie
The 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup begins on Wednesday, 26 August, with Al Ahli Saudi taking on Auckland City before the winners face African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions, will enter the competition in the final. The annual tournament, introduced by FIFA to replace the yearly version of the Club World Cup, brings […] The article Intercontinental Cup 2026: Al Ahli face Auckland City in opening tie was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
Al Ahli Saudi coach Marino Pusic says missed chances led to Sundowns defeat
Marino Pusic said Al Ahli Saudi did not deserve to lose after their missed opportunities proved costly in a 2-1 defeat by Sundowns in the Intercontinental Cup for Clubs on Saturday. The Saudi side created several chances in both halves but failed to take them, allowing Sundowns to recover and claim victory. “I am sad […] The article Al Ahli Saudi coach Marino Pusic says missed chances led to Sundowns defeat was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
De Zerbi demands leadership after Tottenham suffer worst five-game Premier League start
Roberto De Zerbi criticised Tottenham’s defending and called on the club’s senior players to take responsibility after a 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa left them with their worst start to a Premier League season after five matches. Tottenham have collected only two points and have a goal difference of -6, surpassing their previous poorest opening […] The article De Zerbi demands leadership after Tottenham suffer worst five-game Premier League start was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared ...
David Raya statistic adds to Arsenal’s defensive misery against Brighton
Arsenal’s defensive problems deepened against Brighton on Saturday as they conceded three goals in the opening 57 minutes of their Premier League fifth-round fixture. Brighton took control before half-time, with Pascal Gross opening the scoring in the 31st minute before Greece international Charalampos Kostoulas doubled the advantage in the 45th minute. Spain’s Shima Andres then […] The article David Raya statistic adds to Arsenal’s defensive misery against Brighton was written by Alansary a...
Claude Le Roy press conference postponed again by FECOFOOT
Claude Le Roy’s press conference has been postponed for a second time, with the Congo coach now scheduled to meet the sports media on Monday, 21 September 2026. The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) announced the latest change in an official statement issued in Brazzaville on Saturday, 19 September. The press conference was originally due to […] The article Claude Le Roy press conference postponed again by FECOFOOT was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid name 24-man squad for Atletico derby
Jose Mourinho has named a 24-player Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s derby against neighbours Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. The fixture is the seventh round of La Liga. Real Madrid go into the match second in the table with 15 points, two ahead of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid. The club published the squad on its official […] The article Real Madrid name 24-man squad for Atletico derby was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Former Real Madrid player Victor Munoz backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or
Liverpool player Victor Munoz has selected Lamine Yamal ahead of Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or, despite his previous links with Real Madrid and having played alongside Mbappe last season. Munoz told Spanish newspaper Diario AS that he would give his vote to the Barcelona and Spain forward, who is competing with Mbappe and Harry […] The article Former Real Madrid player Victor Munoz backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Brighton expose Arsenal’s defensive flaws with two long-range goals
Brighton took a commanding 3-0 lead over Arsenal on Saturday after exploiting serious defensive weaknesses from the visitors in the fifth round of the Premier League. The hosts made the stronger start and were two goals ahead by half-time, with both efforts arriving from outside the penalty area. The strikes set the tone for an […] The article Brighton expose Arsenal’s defensive flaws with two long-range goals was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns punish Al Ahli’s lapses as Pusic’s second-half decisions prove costly
Al Ahli’s defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns was decided less by a clear tactical superiority from the African champions than by a series of small details that the Saudi side failed to manage. Al Ahli produced strong periods of attacking play but wasted chances and struggled to defend crosses and balls delivered into the penalty area. […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns punish Al Ahli’s lapses as Pusic’s second-half decisions prove costly was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on...
Zacharie Boucher dropped from Madagascar squad after old comments resurface
Zacharie Boucher has been withdrawn from Madagascar’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after comments he made in 2018 resurfaced. The 34-year-old goalkeeper had only recently been announced as a new international recruit for the Barea and was due to make his first appearance with the national team. However, the Malagasy Football […] The article Zacharie Boucher dropped from Madagascar squad after old comments resurface was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaS...
Women’s U20 World Cup: South Korea and Italy name quarter-final line-ups
South Korea and Italy have confirmed their starting line-ups for Saturday’s Women’s U20 World Cup quarter-final. The match is scheduled to begin at 13:00 GMT. South Korea XI: Kim; Jeon, Jung, Nam, Yoon; Beom, Han, Jin; Cho, Lee, Lee. Italy XI: Belli; Gallo, Cocino, Venturelli, Tosello; Fadda, Cherubini, Catena; Lombardi, Appiah, Pellegrino. The article Women’s U20 World Cup: South Korea and Italy name quarter-final line-ups was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Brazil and Spain meet again with history still level before Women’s U-20 World Cup quarter-final
Brazil and Spain will face one another for only the second time in their history when they meet in the 2026 Women’s U-20 World Cup quarter-final. Their only previous encounter took place on 10 August 2022, during the group stage of the Women’s U-20 World Cup. Neither side was able to break the deadlock in […] The article Brazil and Spain meet again with history still level before Women’s U-20 World Cup quarter-final was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nicolas Jackson scores as Aston Villa stun Tottenham
Nicolas Jackson scored a superb goal as Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 3-2 win over Tottenham on Saturday. Villa produced a much stronger performance between two sides struggling at the beginning of the campaign and appeared to have the game under control before Tottenham mounted a late […] The article Nicolas Jackson scores as Aston Villa stun Tottenham was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Aston Villa punish Tottenham’s slow start to claim first league win
Aston Villa condemned Tottenham Hotspur to another defeat as they recovered from a difficult opening to beat Spurs 3-2 in north London on Saturday. Tottenham remain without a Premier League victory this season and had to wait until Villa were 3-0 ahead before scoring their first league goals of the campaign. The defeat adds to […] The article Aston Villa punish Tottenham’s slow start to claim first league win was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tunisia launch rebuild after World Cup heartbreak with Chaabani’s first squad
Tunisia have begun rebuilding after a disastrous 2026 World Cup campaign, with new head coach Mouine Chaabani naming a squad that combines returning experienced players, fresh faces and several notable omissions. The Eagles of Carthage suffered three defeats in North America, conceding 12 goals, and left the tournament after a damaging campaign. Their record included […] The article Tunisia launch rebuild after World Cup heartbreak with Chaabani’s first squad was written by Issa Said and fir...
Nicolas Jackson scores first Aston Villa Premier League goal in win at Tottenham
Nicolas Jackson scored his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa as they secured their first league victory of the season with a 3-2 win away to Tottenham on Saturday, 19 September. The Senegal international struck in the 67th minute on his team’s visit to Tottenham in the fifth round of the Premier League, putting […] The article Nicolas Jackson scores first Aston Villa Premier League goal in win at Tottenham was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
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