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Mamelodi Sundowns in advanced talks to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele
Mamelodi Sundowns have made former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele a high-priority transfer target, with discussions over a possible move understood to be at an advanced stage. Cele ended his contract with Kaizer Chiefs by mutual agreement on Monday night, bringing to a close an 18-month spell with the club. His departure followed the arrival […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns in advanced talks to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
Premier League: Arsenal and Manchester City perfect as Spurs struggle and Hull City surprise
Three matches are not enough to define a Premier League season, but Arsenal and Manchester City have already established themselves as the early pace-setters, while Tottenham Hotspur’s poor start has raised serious concerns. Hull City, meanwhile, have emerged as the surprise package and Newcastle United look far stronger than expected. Both Arsenal and Manchester City […] The article Premier League: Arsenal and Manchester City perfect as Spurs struggle and Hull City surprise was written by A...
Barcelona and Arsenal lead Champions League 2026-27 title race, with Mbappe favoured for top scorer
Africafoot’s analysis of bookmaker prices places FC Barcelona and Arsenal among the leading contenders to win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, while Kylian Mbappe is the clear favourite to finish as the competition’s leading scorer. Nasser Eddy, a consultant on NCI Sport and presenter of European Champions League coverage on radio Nostalgie, has also offered […] The article Barcelona and Arsenal lead Champions League 2026-27 title race, with Mbappe favoured for top scorer was written by Sy...
Mamelodi Sundowns target bigger lead at top against Siwelele
Mamelodi Sundowns will look to strengthen their position at the top of the Betway Premiership when they host Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday night. The league leaders will be aiming to maintain their momentum and extend their advantage at the summit as they continue their pursuit of another domestic title. […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns target bigger lead at top against Siwelele was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rulani Mokwena: Pyramids are ready to compete for titles
Pyramids head coach Rulani Mokwena says the Egyptian club are determined to establish themselves among Africa’s leading teams and compete for major honours. Mokwena believes Pyramids’ rapid rise has given the club an opportunity to create their own identity rather than live in the shadow of Egypt’s traditional giants, Al Ahly and Zamalek. “Pyramids is […] The article Rulani Mokwena: Pyramids are ready to compete for titles was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Africa...
Al Ahli Tripoli to host Al Hilal in international friendly
Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli will host Sudanese club Al Hilal in an international friendly at Tripoli International Stadium on 20 September. The match will be played in front of supporters, giving fans the opportunity to watch the two clubs meet in what is expected to be a high-profile encounter. The fixture is being organised […] The article Al Ahli Tripoli to host Al Hilal in international friendly was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zungu alleges ‘dirty tricks’ ahead of Safa election showdown with Jordaan
South African Football Association (Safa) presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has accused the faction supporting incumbent Danny Jordaan of using “dirty tricks” ahead of Saturday’s election, claiming that regions backing his campaign have been prevented from attending the congress. Safa will hold its elective congress in Midrand on Saturday, when Zungu, the owner of AmaZulu, will […] The article Zungu alleges ‘dirty tricks’ ahead of Safa election showdown with Jordaan was written by Samuel ...
Livakovic given Croatia chance to restore match fitness after Barcelona wait
Dominik Livakovic has been included in the Croatia squad for four Nations League fixtures, giving the new Barcelona goalkeeper the opportunity to regain his match sharpness despite not yet making his competitive debut for the Catalan club. Croatia will begin their campaign against Czech Republic in Prague on 26 September before travelling to Seville to […] The article Livakovic given Croatia chance to restore match fitness after Barcelona wait was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on ...
Neom stun Al Hilal as Christophe Galtier celebrates ‘great achievement’
Neom produced one of the biggest results of their season by beating Al Hilal 2-0 at Kingdom Arena on Monday, with manager Christophe Galtier praising his players for a disciplined defensive display in the Roshn Saudi League. The French coach said Neom had shown the concentration and determination required to overcome one of Asia’s strongest […] The article Neom stun Al Hilal as Christophe Galtier celebrates ‘great achievement’ was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lautaro Martinez leads seven-player Serie A 10-goal and five-assist club
A review of the past two Serie A seasons has identified seven players who have scored at least 10 goals and supplied five or more assists, with Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez topping the list. The Argentina international has recorded 19 goals and six assists during the period, according to data from Opta. His tally […] The article Lautaro Martinez leads seven-player Serie A 10-goal and five-assist club was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek back referees as club sets date for delayed player payments
Zamalek have rejected suggestions that refereeing mistakes are deliberate while confirming that part of their players’ outstanding wages from last season will be paid within days. Maher Gharib, head of Zamalek’s media department, said the club supported the country’s refereeing system and its committee, led by Essam Abdel-Fattah. “The referee is human and can make […] The article Zamalek back referees as club sets date for delayed player payments was written by Alansary and first appeared on...
Ghazl El Mahalla equal worst Egyptian Premier League start since 2015-16
Ghazl El Mahalla have matched their worst start to an Egyptian Premier League season since 2015-16 after collecting just one point from their opening four matches. The Delta club drew with ENPPI but have lost their other three games, against Pyramids FC, Modern Sport FC and National Bank of Egypt. The poor run has placed […] The article Ghazl El Mahalla equal worst Egyptian Premier League start since 2015-16 was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zizo’s lawyer challenges lack of reasons for decision in dispute with Zamalek
Ashraf Abdel Aziz, the lawyer for Al Ahly forward Ahmed Sayed “Zizo”, says he has still not received the Players’ Affairs Committee’s reasons for dismissing his client’s complaint against former club Zamalek. The committee previously notified Zamalek that it had decided to close the case after reviewing the complaint and the documents submitted by both […] The article Zizo’s lawyer challenges lack of reasons for decision in dispute with Zamalek was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and fi...
Mokwena says Mahand Lashin has the ability to play for Real Madrid
Pyramids manager Rulani Mokwena says he wishes he had worked with midfielder Mahand Lashin earlier in his career and believes the Egypt international has the ability to play for Real Madrid. Mokwena made the comments during an interview with Al Nahar channel after Pyramids’ strong start to the season. The South African coach, who took […] The article Mokwena says Mahand Lashin has the ability to play for Real Madrid was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Algeria boss Brahim Hemdani set to earn six times less than Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani is reportedly earning between five and six times less than his predecessor Vladimir Petkovic, as the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) opts for a cheaper homegrown appointment. Hemdani, 48, is understood to be paid between €25,000 and €30,000 a month after taking charge of the Fennecs. By comparison, Petkovic earned €160,000 per […] The article Algeria boss Brahim Hemdani set to earn six times less than Vladimir Petkovic was written by Eric Kwafo and first app...
Al-Deayea says Inzaghi is ‘destroying’ Al-Hilal and blames him for Benzema’s departure
Former Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Deayea has criticised head coach Simone Inzaghi, warning that the Italian’s continued presence could prevent the club from winning major trophies in the coming months. Al-Deayea made the comments during an appearance on the television programme Dawrina Ghair, shortly after Al-Hilal suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat by Neom […] The article Al-Deayea says Inzaghi is ‘destroying’ Al-Hilal and blames him for Benzema’s departure was written by ...
Mourinho’s secret Brahim Diaz plan for Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter
Real Madrid will look to respond to their first defeat of the season when they host Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in a heavyweight Champions League meeting, with Jose Mourinho reportedly considering a surprise role for Brahim Diaz. The Spanish giants want to make an early statement to their European rivals and restore their […] The article Mourinho’s secret Brahim Diaz plan for Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz stars as Jawwy Elite League produces a round of surprises
Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz led the standout performers in the third round of the Jawwy Elite League after his two goals gave Al Fateh a 2-1 victory over Al Nassr in one of the weekend’s biggest shocks. The result made Al-Fawaz the most influential individual player of the round, with his decisive contribution earning Al Fateh three […] The article Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz stars as Jawwy Elite League produces a round of surprises was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Chivu wants more recovery time as Inter prepare to face Real Madrid
Christian Chivu says Inter Milan could have benefited from an extra day of rest before Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, but insists his players must adapt to the demands of the schedule. Inter’s preparations have been complicated by the short gap between their Serie A match on Saturday and their opening game in […] The article Chivu wants more recovery time as Inter prepare to face Real Madrid was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Abou Gabal closes in on Moghreb Athletic Tetouan move
Mohamed Abou Gabal has arrived in Morocco to complete his proposed transfer to Moghreb Athletic Tetouan, with the Egypt goalkeeper now one step away from beginning a new chapter in his career. The goalkeeper travelled to Morocco after reaching a final agreement with the club over a move during the current summer transfer window. His […] The article Mohamed Abou Gabal closes in on Moghreb Athletic Tetouan move was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al-Hazem end winless start as top clubs suffer shock results in Jowy Elite League
Three of the Jowy Elite League’s leading clubs suffered damaging results in the third round, while defending champions Al-Hazem revived their season by recording their first victory. Al-Nassr were beaten 2-1 by Al-Fateh in the biggest early surprise of the round, with Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz scoring both goals to secure a valuable win for his side […] The article Al-Hazem end winless start as top clubs suffer shock results in Jowy Elite League was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Africa...
Liverpool named world’s most culturally influential football club in global study
Liverpool have been ranked the most culturally influential football club in the world after a global study placed them ahead of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona. The independent research was carried out by Harris and Toluna after surveying 22 international markets. It found that 31% of respondents identified Liverpool as a major […] The article Liverpool named world’s most culturally influential football club in global study was written by Elias Boateng and firs...
Mohamed Ferhane: Morocco striker leaves Kenitra after completed transfer
Mohamed Ferhane, the 23-year-old Morocco centre-forward, has joined a new club after leaving Kenitra. The right-footed striker’s move was completed on 7 September 2026, bringing his time with Kenitra to an end after he joined the club from COD Meknes in January. Ferhane made one appearance for Kenitra in the Coupe du Trone Marocaine, playing […] The article Mohamed Ferhane: Morocco striker leaves Kenitra after completed transfer was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Noam Ben Loucif joins IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B
French-Algerian right-back Noam Ben Loucif has joined IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B and spending the start of the 2026-27 season without a club. The 20-year-old, who was born in Roubaix, has signed for the French club on a contract running until 30 June 2027. IC de Croix compete in National 2 – […] The article Noam Ben Loucif joins IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Junior Ligue: Swiss-Ivorian defender joins HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan
Swiss-Ivorian left-back Junior Ligue has joined Croatian club HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan until 30 June 2027. The 21-year-old defender moves to the SuperSport HNL side after spending the start of the 2026-27 campaign with Venezia, who compete in Italy’s Serie A. Ligue had not played in the league or Italy Cup this season […] The article Junior Ligue: Swiss-Ivorian defender joins HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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