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Aboutrika jokes about ‘Al Ahly signing’ live on beIN Sports
Mohamed Aboutrika surprised beIN Sports presenter Abdulaziz Al-Nasr with an Al Ahly shirt during the live analysis of Arsenal’s match against Brighton. The former Al Ahly and Egypt star was part of the broadcaster’s studio coverage when he presented Al-Nasr with the club’s new-season shirt. The jersey featured the presenter’s name and the number 22, […] The article Aboutrika jokes about ‘Al Ahly signing’ live on beIN Sports was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Martinez Munuera criticised for stopping Sevilla attack during Barcelona match
Referee Martinez Munuera was accused of making a serious error during Barcelona’s La Liga meeting with Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday. The incident occurred in the second half after Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen suffered a muscular injury. Play was stopped in the 59th minute, with Christensen leaving the pitch and Gerard Martin […] The article Martinez Munuera criticised for stopping Sevilla attack during Barcelona match was written by Elias Boateng and first appea...
Lyon v Rennes halted after racist banner targeting Saint-Etienne
Lyon’s Ligue 1 match against Rennes was temporarily suspended in the 36th minute after a banner containing racist content was displayed in the north stand. The matchday five fixture had been going Lyon’s way, with Ernest Nuamah scoring twice during a strong opening for the hosts. However, play was stopped after the stadium announcer issued […] The article Lyon v Rennes halted after racist banner targeting Saint-Etienne was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arteta condemns Arsenal display after Brighton inflict first defeat
Mikel Arteta accused Arsenal of failing to respect the fundamentals of the game after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday. The loss, Arsenal’s first of the season, leaves the defending champions on 12 points and gives Manchester City the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to […] The article Arteta condemns Arsenal display after Brighton inflict first defeat was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Roma 2-2 Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez leads Nerazzurri comeback at the Olimpico
Inter Milan recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Roma in an absorbing Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Roma appeared in control after Kwadwo Kone struck twice, but Lautaro Martinez scored in each half to rescue a point for the visitors in the fifth round of the league season. […] The article Roma 2-2 Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez leads Nerazzurri comeback at the Olimpico was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns fans mock Al Ahli Saudi with relegation taunt
Al Ahli Saudi were subjected to a taunt from the stands during their 2-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in the Clubs’ Intercontinental Cup. A supporter of the South African side was filmed holding a banner written in Arabic which read: “The shame of relegation will never be erased.” The phrase has been used in recent […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns fans mock Al Ahli Saudi with relegation taunt was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona make major changes for Sevilla as Dominik Livakovic makes debut
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has named a much-changed starting XI for Saturday’s La Liga meeting with Sevilla, with Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic making his first appearance for the club. Livakovic replaces the injured Joan Garcia and will make his Barcelona debut at the Sanchez-Pizjuan. Pau Cubarsi returns to the defence after being rested for the […] The article Barcelona make major changes for Sevilla as Dominik Livakovic makes debut was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared...
Mohamed Salah scores twice as Trabzonspor stun Galatasaray in Turkish league
Mohamed Salah scored twice and created another goal as Trabzonspor took a 3-0 half-time lead against Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Salah opened the scoring after only four minutes, breaking forward from inside his own half during a counter-attack. The Egypt forward carried the ball clear of the Galatasaray defence before rounding […] The article Mohamed Salah scores twice as Trabzonspor stun Galatasaray in Turkish league was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on...
Jose Mourinho questions refereeing ahead of Real Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid
Jose Mourinho has reignited discussion about refereeing before Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico Madrid, despite insisting he prefers not to talk about officials before matches. The Real Madrid manager was speaking at a news conference at Valdebebas, one day before the eagerly awaited fixture at Wanda Metropolitano. Mourinho was reminded of previous comments in which […] The article Jose Mourinho questions refereeing ahead of Real Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid was written by Issa S...
Ismael Saibari scores first Bayern Munich goal in 7-0 win over Union Berlin
Ismael Saibari made a major impression for Bayern Munich on Friday evening, scoring his first goal for the club in a 7-0 victory over Union Berlin. The former PSV player came on at the hour mark and completed Bayern’s fifth goal of the match. Saibari’s performance quickly became a talking point among Bayern Munich supporters […] The article Ismael Saibari scores first Bayern Munich goal in 7-0 win over Union Berlin was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Italy, Spain reach Women’s Under-20 World Cup semi-finals
Italy and Spain became the first teams to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Under-20 World Cup after quarter-final victories in Poland on Saturday, 19 September. Italy beat South Korea 3-1, while defending champions Spain edged past Brazil 1-0 to set up a semi-final meeting between the two European sides. Italy took the lead […] The article Italy, Spain reach Women’s Under-20 World Cup semi-finals was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sofyan Amrabat reveals why Ajax project convinced him to return to the Netherlands
Sofyan Amrabat says Ajax’s ambition to challenge for honours on three fronts was the main reason he chose to join the club this summer. The experienced midfielder moved to Amsterdam on a free transfer at the end of August, signing a contract that runs until mid-2028. Speaking to ESPN, the Morocco international said the plans […] The article Sofyan Amrabat reveals why Ajax project convinced him to return to the Netherlands was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
UEFA and CONCACAF call for independent review of FIFA reserves
The UEFA and CONCACAF presidents have increased pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino by demanding an independent investigation into the organisation’s financial reserves and calling for more than $2bn (about €175bn) to be distributed among its 211 member associations. The proposal is contained in a letter sent to Infantino by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and […] The article UEFA and CONCACAF call for independent review of FIFA reserves was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appe...
Fasofoot: FocuSport among winners on Ligue 1 opening day
FocuSport began its Ligue 1 campaign with a 1-0 victory over AS Douanes as the opening round produced five closely contested results. AS Maya were beaten 1-0 by USFA, while Sporting Cascades and CFFEB FC played out the only goalless draw of the day in a 0-0 finish. ASFA Yennenga also secured a narrow 1-0 […] The article Fasofoot: FocuSport among winners on Ligue 1 opening day was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns dedicate Fifa African-Asian-Pacific Cup win to Jayden Adams and GBV victims
Mamelodi Sundowns manager Miguel Cardoso dedicated the club’s Fifa African-Asian-Pacific Cup victory to late midfielder Jayden Adams and the families of nine women who recently died in reported cases of gender-based violence. The African champions beat Al Ahli 2-1 in the tournament’s second round, with Nuno Santos scoring both goals and being named Player of […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns dedicate Fifa African-Asian-Pacific Cup win to Jayden Adams and GBV victims was written by Alansary a...
DR Congo face closed-doors home match in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
DR Congo are expected to play their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Equatorial Guinea behind closed doors at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa on 24 September. The Leopards will gather next Monday for the first time in the 2026-27 season before hosting the Nzalang Nacional. They will then travel to Harare to […] The article DR Congo face closed-doors home match in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain: PSG aim to deepen OM’s crisis in first Classique of season
Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday evening in the first Classique of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season, with the two clubs heading into the fixture on very different trajectories. Marseille have lost their past three league matches against Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes, including a 1-0 defeat at Rennes, and have […] The article Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain: PSG aim to deepen OM’s crisis in first Classique of season was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on A...
Patrick Vieira declines to explain Pathe Ciss omission from Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira has refused to give a reason for leaving out Pathe Ciss from his first Senegal squad since becoming the national team’s new manager. Vieira announced his selection on Friday ahead of Senegal’s forthcoming fixtures against Mozambique and Ethiopia on 25 and 29 September in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. The team […] The article Patrick Vieira declines to explain Pathe Ciss omission from Senegal squad was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid: Yan Diomande faces Metropolitano test in Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid at the Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon in the headline fixture of the Spanish league, with the visitors aiming to maintain pressure on leaders and defending champions FC Barcelona. Real Madrid are second in La Liga on 15 points, three behind Barcelona, while Atletico sit fourth with 13 points. The two […] The article Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid: Yan Diomande faces Metropolitano test in Madrid derby was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afric...
Youssouf Fofana scores first Sevilla goal against Barcelona
Youssouf Fofana opened his account for Sevilla FC by scoring against FC Barcelona on Saturday in the seventh round of La Liga. The French-Malian midfielder started in Sevilla’s midfield and put the Andalusian side ahead in the fixture with his first goal since moving to Spain. FC Barcelona later levelled, with the teams going into […] The article Youssouf Fofana scores first Sevilla goal against Barcelona was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ilaix Moriba scores first goal of the season in Celta Vigo rout
Ilaix Moriba opened his account for the 2026/27 campaign as Celta Vigo beat Racing Santander 5-0 in the seventh round of Liga on Saturday. The 23-year-old Guinea international started the match and struck shortly before half-time. Moriba converted Miguel Roman’s assist in the 43rd minute to put Celta 2-0 ahead and register his first goal […] The article Ilaix Moriba scores first goal of the season in Celta Vigo rout was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor hand Galatasaray first league defeat
Galatasaray’s unbeaten start to the league season ended in emphatic fashion on Saturday as the defending champions were beaten 4-0 by Trabzonspor, with Mohamed Salah involved in all four goals. The Egypt forward produced a memorable display, scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist as Trabzonspor delivered one of the biggest results of the early […] The article Mohamed Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor hand Galatasaray first league defeat was written by Elias Boateng and first appeare...
Marseille monitor Nuremberg forward Mohamed Ali Zoma after impressive start
Olympique de Marseille are keeping a close watch on Nuremberg forward Mohamed Ali Zoma as they consider options to strengthen their attack. The 22-year-old Italian striker, who is of Ivorian origin, has made a notable start to the season in Germany’s second division, scoring six goals in his first six league appearances. According to journalist […] The article Marseille monitor Nuremberg forward Mohamed Ali Zoma after impressive start was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Amin Chiakha leads Rosenborg’s charge with 11 goals in 10 Eliteserien games
Amin Chiakha has emerged as one of the Eliteserien’s standout performers after scoring 11 goals and providing three assists in his past 10 matches for Rosenborg. The Algeria international has enjoyed two outstanding months in Norway, finding the net regularly while also playing a significant role in creating opportunities for his team-mates. His form has […] The article Amin Chiakha leads Rosenborg’s charge with 11 goals in 10 Eliteserien games was written by Issa Said and first appeared on ...
Paris Brunner’s Monaco rise points to potential €4m transfer windfall
Paris Brunner has emerged as one of the early revelations of the 2026/27 season, with his goalscoring form rapidly increasing his profile at AS Monaco. The 20-year-old German-Congolese forward scored again on Friday as Monaco beat Racing Club de Lens 2-1 at Louis-II. His fourth goal in five Ligue 1 appearances, the strike took his […] The article Paris Brunner’s Monaco rise points to potential €4m transfer windfall was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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