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Danny Jordaan re-elected as SAFA president for fourth term
Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) after defeating Sandile Zungu at Saturday’s election. Jordaan received 157 votes, compared with 82 for Zungu, according to a post on SAFA’s X account. The election took place on Saturday, 12 September, at the organisation’s Elective Congress. SAFA said on Friday […] The article Danny Jordaan re-elected as SAFA president for fourth term was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Kaizer Chiefs held by Polokwane City after Brandon Petersen own goal
Kaizer Chiefs missed the opportunity to climb to second in the Betway Premiership after being held to a 1-1 draw by Polokwane City on Saturday. Lebohang Maboe put Chiefs ahead in the 29th minute, but Brandon Petersen’s own goal in the second half ensured the points were shared. Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz made two […] The article Kaizer Chiefs held by Polokwane City after Brandon Petersen own goal was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates name starting XI for CAF Champions League clash with La Cure Waves
Orlando Pirates have confirmed their starting line-up for the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie against La Cure Waves on 12 September 2026. The match will be played at Orlando Amstel Arena, with the two sides level after a goalless draw in the opening leg last weekend. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side have […] The article Orlando Pirates name starting XI for CAF Champions League clash with La Cure Waves was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on ...
Polokwane City v Kaizer Chiefs: Unbeaten Chiefs name starting XI
Kaizer Chiefs will look to preserve their unbeaten start to the Betway Premiership season when they visit Polokwane City on Saturday afternoon. The match takes place on 12 September 2026 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with both teams seeking an important result for different reasons. Chiefs returned to winning ways in the league last […] The article Polokwane City v Kaizer Chiefs: Unbeaten Chiefs name starting XI was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yassine Dakhlaoui: Tunisia left-back joins CS Redeyef on loan
Tunisia left-back Yassine Dakhlaoui has joined CS Redeyef from CA Bizertin U21 on loan, completing his move between the two Tunisian clubs on 11 September 2026. Dakhlaoui, who plays in defence on the left side, has moved to CS Redeyef for the 2026-27 season. The transfer is recorded as a loan, with the arrangement scheduled […] The article Yassine Dakhlaoui: Tunisia left-back joins CS Redeyef on loan was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Aymen Gasmi: Tunisia defender joins CS Redeyef from AS Jelma
Tunisia defender Aymen Gasmi has joined CS Redeyef from AS Jelma, completing a move between the two clubs on 11 September 2026. Gasmi, who plays in defence, switches to the Croissant Sportif Redeyef side during the 2026-27 season after leaving AS Jelma. The move places him at a new club in Tunisia as CS Redeyef […] The article Aymen Gasmi: Tunisia defender joins CS Redeyef from AS Jelma was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Anagennisi Karditsa sign Ivorian midfielder Hamed Kader Fofana on free transfer
Ivorian midfielder Hamed Kader Fofana has joined Anagennisi Karditsa from AEK Athens on a free transfer, making the move to Greece’s second tier on 12 September 2026. The 21-year-old central midfielder has agreed a contract running until 30 June 2027. He will continue his career in Greece after leaving AEK Athens, who he joined following […] The article Anagennisi Karditsa sign Ivorian midfielder Hamed Kader Fofana on free transfer was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Najib Koumya: Morocco defender joins HSM Khouribga on free transfer
Morocco centre-back Najib Koumya has joined HSM Khouribga from O. Khouribga on a free transfer, returning to the club scene at the age of 32. Koumya, who signed on 12 September 2026, has agreed a contract with HSM Khouribga until 30 June 2027. The move keeps the experienced defender in Moroccan football after his spell […] The article Najib Koumya: Morocco defender joins HSM Khouribga on free transfer was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco midfielder Mohammed Elbouche joins Rapide Oued Zem from Khemisset
Morocco attacking midfielder Mohammed Elbouche has joined Rapide Oued Zem from Khemisset, completing his move on 12 September 2026. The 26-year-old operates in an attacking midfield role and is left-footed. Born in Mohammedia, Elbouche stands 1.84m tall and arrives at Rapide Oued Zem after spending the latter part of the 2025-26 season with Khemisset. Elbouche […] The article Morocco midfielder Mohammed Elbouche joins Rapide Oued Zem from Khemisset was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Morocco goalkeeper Youssef Laghzal joins Beni Mellal on a free transfer
Youssef Laghzal, the 25-year-old Morocco goalkeeper, has joined Beni Mellal on a free transfer from Ittihad Tanger. The move was completed on 12 September 2026, bringing Laghzal’s time with Ittihad Tanger to an end after three years with the club. He switches clubs within Moroccan football and will continue his career with Beni Mellal. Born […] The article Morocco goalkeeper Youssef Laghzal joins Beni Mellal on a free transfer was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...
Brice Wembangomo features as Hacken settle for draw against Mjallby
Brice Wembangomo and Hacken were held to a 1-1 draw by reigning Swedish champions Mjallby, leaving the club without a win in their last three league matches. The Congolese right-back featured as Hacken earned a point against a Mjallby side that has struggled to reproduce its league form recently. The result came on matchday 21 […] The article Brice Wembangomo features as Hacken settle for draw against Mjallby was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yacine Brahimi ends Algeria comeback speculation under new coaching staff
Yacine Brahimi has ruled out a return to the Algeria national team, saying it is time for a younger generation to take their opportunity under new coach Brahim Hemdani. The 36 year old, who currently plays for Al Gharafa, was speaking to Sporteam after his side’s match against Lusail when he was asked about his […] The article Yacine Brahimi ends Algeria comeback speculation under new coaching staff was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns rescued by Antonio van Wyk in late draw at Chippa United
Mamelodi Sundowns avoided their first Betway Premiership defeat of the season when Antonio van Wyk scored with the final kick of the match to secure a 1-1 draw against Chippa United. Chippa had looked set to claim a historic victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Buffalo City Stadium, with the match played in […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns rescued by Antonio van Wyk in late draw at Chippa United was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ouaddou warns Orlando Pirates players: showboating will cost you your place
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has warned he will leave the club if his players continue to prioritise showboating over scoring goals. Pirates reached the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League with a 3-1 victory over La Cure Waves on Friday, completing a 3-1 aggregate win against the Mauritian champions. Ouaddou was […] The article Ouaddou warns Orlando Pirates players: showboating will cost you your place was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Orlando Pirates draw African Stars in CAF Champions League second round
Orlando Pirates will face Namibian champions African Stars in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers secured their place in the next stage with a 3-1 victory over La Cure Waves at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. Pirates had to recover from an early goal by the visitors, but Kabelo Kgositsile, […] The article Orlando Pirates draw African Stars in CAF Champions League second round was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Da Cruz blames costly errors as Kaizer Chiefs are held by Polokwane City
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz says his team must stop making individual mistakes after they surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 with Polokwane City on Saturday. The result saw Chiefs drop two points despite controlling much of the match. Lebohang Maboe put Amakhosi ahead in the first half, but Polokwane City equalised when Brandon […] The article Da Cruz blames costly errors as Kaizer Chiefs are held by Polokwane City was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates overcome early scare to reach CAF Champions League second qualifying round
Orlando Pirates recovered from an early setback to beat La Cure Waves 3-1 and progress to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League qualifiers. The South African side had been held to a goalless draw by the Mauritian club in last week’s first leg, a result regarded as disappointing against opposition with amateur […] The article Orlando Pirates overcome early scare to reach CAF Champions League second qualifying round was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Kaizer Chiefs held by Polokwane City as top-two chance slips away
Kaizer Chiefs missed the chance to move into second place in the Betway Premiership after being held to a 1-1 draw by Polokwane City at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Lebohang Maboe put Chiefs ahead in the 29th minute, but Giovanni Philander equalised for Polokwane City 16 minutes from time. The result, combined […] The article Kaizer Chiefs held by Polokwane City as top-two chance slips away was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns name starting line-ups for Betway Premiership clash
Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their starting line-ups for today’s Betway Premiership meeting at Buffalo City Stadium. Chippa United are still searching for their first league victory of the season after taking four points from five matches, with four draws and one defeat. Mamelodi Sundowns, by contrast, remain unbeaten after seven league games. […] The article Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns name starting line-ups for Betway Premiership clash was written by Abdul Kar...
Elias Mokwana leaves Esperance amid foreign-player registration issue
Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has ended his contract with Esperance Sportive de Tunis with immediate effect after the club was unable to register him for the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old joined the Tunisian giants from Sekhukhune United in 2024 in a reported R7-million transfer. He scored seven goals and provided four assists in 38 […] The article Elias Mokwana leaves Esperance amid foreign-player registration issue was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Stellenbosch’s Hunt reveals three signings as Mthethwa faces lengthy injury absence
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed the club have three new players yet to be announced, while revealing that midfielder Tlakusani Mthethwa could be sidelined for an extended period after undergoing an operation. Hunt was speaking after Bradley Grobler scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United. Bethuel Muzeu […] The article Stellenbosch’s Hunt reveals three signings as Mthethwa faces lengthy injury absence was written by Issa Said and first appear...
Danny Jordaan re-elected as SAFA president until 2030
Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating AmaZulu Football Club president Sandile Zungu at Saturday’s elective congress. Jordaan secured 157 votes, while Zungu received 82, allowing the incumbent to retain leadership of the association despite his previous indication that he would not seek another term. First elected […] The article Danny Jordaan re-elected as SAFA president until 2030 was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ap...
Noel Aseko makes Eintracht Frankfurt debut against Mainz
Noel Aseko made his first appearance for Eintracht Frankfurt by starting against Mainz, marking an important moment after a frustrating beginning to life at the club. The 20-year-old midfielder joined during the summer but was initially delayed by the effects of a knee injury. Although Aseko had recently returned to the matchday squad, he had […] The article Noel Aseko makes Eintracht Frankfurt debut against Mainz was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Argentina reject Morocco’s $1m offer for October friendly in Rabat
Morocco’s bid to host Argentina in an international friendly in October has been turned down, despite the FRMF reportedly offering about $1m to stage the match in Rabat. The Moroccan federation had identified the reigning World Cup finalists as a headline opponent for the next international window, but the Association of Argentine Football (AFA) is […] The article Argentina reject Morocco’s $1m offer for October friendly in Rabat was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Michael Olise reveals new custom Nike Hypervenom boots
Michael Olise has revealed another personalised Nike Hypervenom, reinforcing his status as the unofficial face of a football-boot line Nike stopped producing years ago. The Bayern Munich attacker wore the striking pair during the Champions League meeting with Bodø/Glimt. The boots feature an entirely white Flyknit upper, vivid pink-and-purple Swooshes around the toe and ankle […] The article Michael Olise reveals new custom Nike Hypervenom boots was written by Elias Boateng and first appeare...
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