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Mbaye Niang set for Dunkerque switch
Mbaye Niang is close to joining USL Dunkerque after the Ligue 2 club reached a verbal agreement with the Senegalese striker and his camp. The former AC Milan forward is available as a free agent after leaving Turkish side Genclerbirligi, and he now looks set for a fresh start in northern France. Dunkerque have been […] The article Mbaye Niang set for Dunkerque switch was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid use Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as Inter name Lautaro Martinez in Champions League opener
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has selected Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield to cover for a depleted central area in the Champions League league phase meeting with Inter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler are all unavailable for the Spanish side after being suspended because of accumulated bookings from last season. […] The article Real Madrid use Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as Inter name Lautaro Martinez in Champions League opener was writ...
Manchester City start Erling Haaland against Porto in Champions League opener
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has named Erling Haaland in attack for his side’s Champions League group-stage meeting with Portuguese club Porto. The match is Manchester City’s opening fixture in the group stage of the competition and will be played at Dragao Stadium in Lisbon. Haaland leads the City attack in a starting line-up that […] The article Manchester City start Erling Haaland against Porto in Champions League opener was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha 2-0 after VAR drama in Egyptian Premier League
Ceramica Cleopatra secured a 2-0 victory over Smouha in week four of the Egyptian Premier League, with goals from Samir El Iraqi and Hussein El Sayed after a first-half Smouha effort was ruled out for offside. Smouha thought they had taken the lead when Papy Badji found the net, but the referee cancelled the goal […] The article Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha 2-0 after VAR drama in Egyptian Premier League was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek lead Abu Qir Fertilizers after Mohamed Ismail strike
Zamalek took a 1-0 lead over Abu Qir Fertilizers in their Egyptian league week-four match after Mohamed Ismail finished a cleverly worked corner with a superb volley. The decisive move began when Mahmoud Bentayg delivered from the right. Abu Qir Fertilizers’ defence cleared the ball back towards Bentayg, who beat his opponents with individual skill […] The article Zamalek lead Abu Qir Fertilizers after Mohamed Ismail strike was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite
Mohamed Kader Meite remains on the radar of several Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Manchester United among those monitoring the progress of the young Al Hilal forward. The Franco-Ivorian attracted interest from a number of European clubs before leaving Rennes, and English sides have continued to track his situation since his move to Saudi […] The article Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afri...
Pirates consider further defensive signing as transfer deadline approaches
Orlando Pirates could make another signing before the transfer window closes on 22 September, with the right-back position reportedly an area the club may still look to strengthen. The Buccaneers have already been among the busiest clubs in the transfer market, adding significantly to their squad since Abdeslam Ouaddou took charge. However, those reinforcements have […] The article Pirates consider further defensive signing as transfer deadline approaches was written by Sylvester Ntim and fi...
SANASU ready to celebrate with either Danny Jordaan or Sandile Zungu after SAFA vote
South African National Supporters [SANASU] president Saddam Maake says football supporters will celebrate with whoever emerges victorious in Saturday’s race for the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidency. Danny Jordaan and Sandile Zungu are competing to become the next SAFA president, with the leadership contest set to be decided on Saturday. Maake says SANASU will […] The article SANASU ready to celebrate with either Danny Jordaan or Sandile Zungu after SAFA vote was written b...
Gavin Hunt warns Given Msimango needs time to reach full fitness at Stellenbosch FC
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt says Given Msimango still has work to do before he reaches full match fitness, despite being encouraged by the defender’s debut in the club’s goalless draw with Durban City. Msimango made his first appearance for Stellenbosch on Tuesday evening, starting in the 0-0 Betway Premiership encounter at Chatsworth Stadium. […] The article Gavin Hunt warns Given Msimango needs time to reach full fitness at Stellenbosch FC was written by Elias Boateng and first a...
2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist makes history with no goalkeepers included
For the first time since the introduction of a shortlist system in 1995, no goalkeeper has been named among the final nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The omission means Lev Yashin remains the only goalkeeper in football history to have won the prestigious award. The former Soviet Union international claimed the Ballon d’Or in […] The article 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist makes history with no goalkeepers included was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Salah omitted from Ballon d’Or shortlist for second time
Mohamed Salah has been left out of the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, dealing another blow to the former Liverpool forward’s hopes of winning football’s most prestigious individual award. France Football, in partnership with UEFA, announced the full list of nominees on Tuesday, with Salah’s omission widely expected after a below-par season by his usual standards. […] The article Mohamed Salah omitted from Ballon d’Or shortlist for second time was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afri...
Sofyan Amrabat makes Morocco boycott pledge under Mohamed Wahbi
Sofyan Amrabat says he will make himself unavailable for Morocco while Mohamed Wahbi remains head coach, but insists he has not retired from international football. The Ajax Amsterdam midfielder made the announcement on Tuesday in a lengthy statement posted on his official Instagram account, saying he could not continue representing the Atlas Lions under the […] The article Sofyan Amrabat makes Morocco boycott pledge under Mohamed Wahbi was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaS...
Mane and Quinones make Saudi Pro League history with Ballon d’Or nominations
The Saudi Pro League has made a significant breakthrough in the history of the Ballon d’Or, with Sadio Mane and Julian Quinones named among the nominees for the 2026 award. France Football announced its full list of candidates for the prize on Tuesday. The Ballon d’Or is awarded to the best footballer in the world. […] The article Mane and Quinones make Saudi Pro League history with Ballon d’Or nominations was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona stunned as Pedri and Raphinha miss out on Ballon d’Or shortlist
Barcelona have been left with mixed feelings after the 30-player shortlist for the Ballon d’Or was announced on Tuesday, with Pedri and Raphinha notably absent despite their influential performances during the previous season. The Catalan club has two representatives on the list in Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. Rodri, who played for Manchester City last […] The article Barcelona stunned as Pedri and Raphinha miss out on Ballon d’Or shortlist was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on...
Dan-Axel Zagadou begins grass running in Stuttgart recovery
Dan-Axel Zagadou has made a small but encouraging step in his recovery for VfB Stuttgart after a muscle injury sidelined him for several weeks. The 27-year-old centre-back returned to the training ground on Tuesday and completed his first running sessions on the grass, according to local reports. Working individually with athletic coach Martin Franz, Zagadou […] The article Dan-Axel Zagadou begins grass running in Stuttgart recovery was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Harold Moukoudi and Aboubakary Koita start for AEK Athens against LASK in Champions League
The official line-ups have been confirmed for AEK Athens’ UEFA Champions League first-round match against LASK on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with Cameroon international Harold Moukoudi and Mauritania forward Aboubakary Koita both named in the starting XI. Moukoudi will begin at the centre of AEK Athens’ defence, while Koita has also been selected for the […] The article Harold Moukoudi and Aboubakary Koita start for AEK Athens against LASK in Champions League was written by Elias Boateng and...
Women’s U20 World Cup: Mexico lead Poland as starting line-ups confirmed
Mexico lead Poland 1-0 early in the first half of their Women’s U20 World Cup meeting at Arena Katowice on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with the official team sheets confirming the starting line-ups for both sides. The match is being played on the second day of the tournament and features the host nation, Poland, against […] The article Women’s U20 World Cup: Mexico lead Poland as starting line-ups confirmed was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek leave Adam Kaied out against Abu Qir Fertilizers for technical reasons
Adam Kaied has been left out of Zamalek’s squad for the first time this season, with the club source telling FilGoal.com that the midfielder was excluded from their match against Abu Qir Fertilizers for technical reasons. Zamalek host Abu Qir Fertilizers at Cairo International Stadium at 20:00 local time, with the decision to omit Kaied […] The article Zamalek leave Adam Kaied out against Abu Qir Fertilizers for technical reasons was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Smouha recall Papy Badji as Ceramica Cleopatra make goalkeeper change
Papy Badji returns to the starting line-up for Smouha as they face Ceramica Cleopatra in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League at Borg El Arab Stadium on Monday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00, with both sides naming their teams before the meeting. Badji missed Smouha’s most recent fixture against […] The article Smouha recall Papy Badji as Ceramica Cleopatra make goalkeeper change was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mahmoud Bassiouny to referee Al Ahly’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with Al Mokawloon Al Arab
Mahmoud Bassiouny has been appointed referee for Al Ahly’s Egyptian Premier League match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the fourth round of the competition. The appointment was announced by the Egyptian Football Association’s referees committee, chaired by Essam Abdel-Fattah, ahead of the fixture. Bassiouny will be assisted by Mahmoud Abou El Regall and Ahmed […] The article Mahmoud Bassiouny to referee Al Ahly’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with Al Mokawloon Al Arab was written by Abdul...
Zamalek name Mohamed El Sayed in starting XI against Abu Qir Fertilizers
Zamalek have named Mohamed El Sayed in their starting line-up for their fourth-round league match against Abu Qir Fertilizers at Cairo International Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00, with Zamalek manager Moataz Gamal making several changes to his team. Abdullah El Said is among the substitutes, while Mohamed Kaied and Mohamed […] The article Zamalek name Mohamed El Sayed in starting XI against Abu Qir Fertilizers was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaS...
Egypt end 21-year wait for African volleyball title after overcoming Kenya
Egypt’s women’s volleyball team won the African title for only the fourth time in their history – and their first since 2003 – after beating hosts Kenya 3-0 in the final. The victory was achieved in Kenya, who hold the competition record with 10 titles, and completed a remarkable campaign in which Egypt did not […] The article Egypt end 21-year wait for African volleyball title after overcoming Kenya was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sofyan Amrabat opts out of Morocco selection while Mohamed Wahbi remains manager
Sofyan Amrabat has said he will not make himself available for Morocco while Mohamed Wahbi remains head coach, but the Ajax midfielder stressed that he has not retired from international football. The 30-year-old announced his decision in a statement on Instagram, while declining to explain the reasons behind it. “Out of respect for the national […] The article Sofyan Amrabat opts out of Morocco selection while Mohamed Wahbi remains manager was written by Alansary and first appeared on Afric...
Abu Qir Fertilizers select Gennesh in goal for Zamalek clash
Mahmoud Abdel Rahim “Gennesh” will start in goal for Abu Qir Fertilizers when they face Zamalek in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League. Head coach Magdy Abdel Ati has named an attacking line-up led by Mahmoud Abu Gouda as Abu Qir Fertilizers attempt to secure a second victory of the season. The newly […] The article Abu Qir Fertilizers select Gennesh in goal for Zamalek clash was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morena Ramoreboli joins Pitso Mosimane’s new Bafana Bafana coaching team
Morena Ramoreboli has been appointed as an assistant coach to Pitso Mosimane, completing the main structure of the new Bafana Bafana technical team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Botswana Football Association. Ramoreboli will leave his […] The article Morena Ramoreboli joins Pitso Mosimane’s new Bafana Bafana coaching team was written by Alansary and first appeared ...
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