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Egyptian Premier League: Where to watch every match in round five
The fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League will be played over four days, beginning with Tala’ea El Gaish against Smouha at the Military Sports Authority Stadium on Monday and ending with El Sharqia ENPPI against Pyramids at Petrosport Stadium on Thursday. Here is the full fixture list, including kick-off times, broadcasters and commentators. Monday […] The article Egyptian Premier League: Where to watch every match in round five was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Africa...
Al Ahly have no plans to change medical staff or performance analysts
Al Ahly do not currently intend to make any changes to their medical staff or performance analysis team, despite recent reports suggesting possible alterations at the club. The Egyptian Premier League side are preparing to face Abu Qir Fertilizers on Tuesday in the competition’s fifth round. Reports had linked the possibility of changes to Al […] The article Al Ahly have no plans to change medical staff or performance analysts was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Achraf Hakimi suffers minor right-thigh injury, Paris Saint-Germain confirm
Paris Saint-Germain have announced that right-back Achraf Hakimi sustained a minor injury to his right thigh during the club’s match against Brest. The Morocco international was substituted after 39 minutes, with Fabian Ruiz coming on in his place. Paris Saint-Germain went on to claim a 1-0 victory over Brest in the fourth round of Ligue […] The article Achraf Hakimi suffers minor right-thigh injury, Paris Saint-Germain confirm was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Alisson set for Liverpool bench as Tottenham visit Anfield in League Cup
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he will make changes to his side for Tuesday’s League Cup third-round match against Tottenham at Anfield. Alisson Becker is expected to be among the substitutes, with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to start in goal, Iraola told reporters. Joe Gomez is also in contention to feature for Liverpool, who entered the […] The article Alisson set for Liverpool bench as Tottenham visit Anfield in League Cup was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Congo striker Simon Banza completes move to PAOK
PAOK Thessaloniki have completed the signing of Congolese striker Simon Banza on a season long loan from Al Jazira. The Greek club confirmed the arrival of the 30 year old forward on Monday, 14 September, with the agreement running until the end of the season. Banza will wear the number 24 shirt at PAOK and […] The article Congo striker Simon Banza completes move to PAOK was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Jordan Ayew showed his experience and quality against Wolves – Chris Wilder
Chris Wilder has praised Jordan Ayew for displaying his experience and quality during his Sheffield United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ayew made his first appearance for the Blades on Sunday after joining the Championship club as a free agent following his departure from Leicester City. The Ghana captain started the match on the bench before […] The article Jordan Ayew showed his experience and quality against Wolves – Chris Wilder was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on ...
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola delivers Bradley Barcola injury update
Bradley Barcola has endured a difficult start to his Liverpool career after suffering an injury during the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. The 24-year-old French winger was forced off after an hour of the game and has yet to score in three appearances. The setback is his first injury of the season. With Liverpool […] The article Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola delivers Bradley Barcola injury update was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kuwait to host 2026 Saudi Super Cup in December
The 2026 Saudi Super Cup will be staged in Kuwait, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Monday. The tournament will take place from 19 to 23 December at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, with Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Kholood set to compete. Kuwait will become the eighth destination to host the Saudi Super Cup. Previous […] The article Kuwait to host 2026 Saudi Super Cup in December was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Jesus Gil Manzano appointed referee for Elche v Real Madrid
Jesus Gil Manzano will referee Real Madrid’s La Liga meeting with Elche at the Martinez Valero on Tuesday evening, with Raul Martin Gonzalez appointed as the video assistant referee (VAR). The appointment renews a fixture that has produced mixed memories for Real Madrid supporters. Gil Manzano has previously faced criticism from the club’s fans, while […] The article Jesus Gil Manzano appointed referee for Elche v Real Madrid was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afr...
Real Madrid fine Raul Asencio almost €100,000 after legal case
Real Madrid have imposed a fine of almost €100,000 on Raul Asencio after concluding that his recent legal problems damaged the club’s reputation. The sum will be deducted from the defender’s salary over the coming months, according to Spanish website Defensa Central, which reported that the disciplinary action had already been communicated to the player. […] The article Real Madrid fine Raul Asencio almost €100,000 after legal case was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Al Hazem ends Al Ahli’s bid for Saudi Pro League home-record history
Al Hazem denied Al Ahli the chance to set a new Saudi Pro League record after scoring against them in their seventh-round meeting. Al Ahli had been on course to become the first team in the competition’s history to score at least three goals while keeping a clean sheet in four consecutive home matches. However, […] The article Al Hazem ends Al Ahli’s bid for Saudi Pro League home-record history was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kylian Mbappe says Paris Saint-Germain are the team Real Madrid must beat in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe has identified Paris Saint-Germain as the main obstacle facing Real Madrid and the other contenders in the Champions League. The France forward was asked by French newspaper L’Equipe about Paris Saint-Germain winning the competition twice since his departure, while Real Madrid have not lifted the trophy since signing him. “I explain it by […] The article Kylian Mbappe says Paris Saint-Germain are the team Real Madrid must beat in the Champions League was written by Elias Boaten...
Youssef En-Nesyri targets Roshn Saudi League title after scoring twice for Al-Ittihad
Youssef En-Nesyri says Al-Ittihad are determined to win the Roshn Saudi League title this season after his two goals helped them beat Al-Faisaly 3-1. Al-Ittihad secured a convincing victory away from home on Friday, with the match played at Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium in the seventh round of the 2026-2027 Roshn Saudi League campaign. […] The article Youssef En-Nesyri targets Roshn Saudi League title after scoring twice for Al-Ittihad was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Afr...
Mbappe says he is different from Messi and wants Mourinho simply to play him
Kylian Mbappe says he considers himself a different type of player from Lionel Messi, while joking that his main expectation of Jose Mourinho is simply to select him for Real Madrid. The France forward was asked in an interview with French newspaper L’Equipe whether he could still see himself playing at the age of 39, […] The article Mbappe says he is different from Messi and wants Mourinho simply to play him was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Franco Mastantuono scores first Fiorentina goal in victory over Venezia
Franco Mastantuono scored his first goal for Fiorentina as they beat Venezia 2-1 in Friday’s Serie A meeting, giving the club an important lead in the fourth round of the Italian league. The Argentina forward, on loan from Real Madrid, made his mark with a fine finish from outside the penalty area. He received two […] The article Franco Mastantuono scores first Fiorentina goal in victory over Venezia was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Michael Olise sets the Champions League pace as Bayern Munich begin with 5-0 win
Michael Olise produced the standout individual performance of the opening round of Champions League fixtures, scoring twice and providing an assist as Bayern Munich beat Bodø/Glimt 5-0 at Allianz Arena on Thursday. The France winger was also the leading player in three key statistical categories, according to data from Squawka. No player won more duels […] The article Michael Olise sets the Champions League pace as Bayern Munich begin with 5-0 win was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
CAF Champions League prelims: Akonnor blames costly errors as Gor Mahia suffer heavy Pyramids defeat
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has criticised his players for a series of individual mistakes after their heavy aggregate 5-1 defeat by Egyptian side Pyramids in the CAF Champions League. The Kenyan champions were punished repeatedly by defensive errors, with Akonnor particularly frustrated by mistakes from senior players and members of the national team. […] The article CAF Champions League prelims: Akonnor blames costly errors as Gor Mahia suffer heavy Pyramids defeat was written by ...
‘I don’t think people expected us to sign Ivan Toney’ – Chris Wilder on Jordan Ayew
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he never expected the club to attract a player of Ivan Toney’s profile when discussing the signing of Ghana captain Jordan Ayew. Wilder was speaking after Ayew made his Sheffield United debut in Sunday’s 1-0 Championship defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane. The 35-year-old joined the Blades as […] The article ‘I don’t think people expected us to sign Ivan Toney’ – Chris Wilder on Jordan Ayew was written by Abdul Karim and first appeare...
Linton Maina pushes for bigger role at FC Koln
Linton Maina is turning an encouraging start with FC Koln into a genuine opportunity for a bigger role. The 27-year-old winger impressed again in the 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen, scoring Koln’s opening goal after starting in place of the ill Said El Mala for a second consecutive week. Maina has now recorded one goal […] The article Linton Maina pushes for bigger role at FC Koln was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Red Arrows coach urges players to ignore Kaizer Chiefs’ reputation
Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe says his side must put Kaizer Chiefs’ name out of their minds when the teams meet in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Zambian club reached the second preliminary round after defeating FC Rouge of Madagascar 4-0 on aggregate. They now face South African side Kaizer Chiefs, with the winners guaranteed […] The article Red Arrows coach urges players to ignore Kaizer Chiefs’ reputation was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ex-Sundowns goalkeeper Ronnie Kanalelo appointed Marumo Gallants head coach
Marumo Gallants have appointed former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronnie Kanalelo as their new head coach after dismissing Phuti Mohafe and assistant Musa Bilankulu, BBC Sport understands. The Free State-based club acted after a poor start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign, in which they remain without a win from their opening six matches. Gallants have […] The article Ex-Sundowns goalkeeper Ronnie Kanalelo appointed Marumo Gallants head coach was written by Nuhu Adams and first ap...
Saibari earns German media praise after decisive Bayern Munich display
Ismael Saibari has been widely praised in Germany after helping Bayern Munich overcome promoted side Elversberg 2-1 in a difficult match. The Morocco international was used in a new position and made his first start on the left wing, replacing Luis Diaz. He played a key role in Bayern’s opening goal and was regarded as […] The article Saibari earns German media praise after decisive Bayern Munich display was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ballon d’Or 2026: London to host ceremony for first time in tribute to Stanley Matthews
The Ballon d’Or ceremony will leave Paris for the first time in 2026, with London chosen to host the 70th edition of football’s most prestigious individual awards. The event will take place on Monday, 26 October at the London Palladium, the famous theatre in central London. It will be the first time the venue has […] The article Ballon d’Or 2026: London to host ceremony for first time in tribute to Stanley Matthews was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Wahbi to announce Morocco squad for Gabon and Lesotho
Mohamed Wahbi will reveal his Morocco squad for the upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho at a news conference on Thursday, 17 September. The national team manager will meet the media at 11:00 at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex in Sale, where he is expected to outline the group selected for the next international fixtures. […] The article Mohamed Wahbi to announce Morocco squad for Gabon and Lesotho was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Elche v Real Madrid: date, kick-off time and how to watch the La Liga match
Real Madrid travel to face Elche at the Manuel Martinez Valero on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in the sixth round of the 2026-2027 La Liga season. The match will kick off at 22:30 Saudi Arabia time and 23:30 United Arab Emirates time. Real Madrid have suffered one defeat so far this season, losing to Real […] The article Elche v Real Madrid: date, kick-off time and how to watch the La Liga match was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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