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Herve Renard names Morocco as Africa’s leading World Cup nation
Herve Renard has praised Morocco after analysing the performances of Africa’s teams at the 2026 World Cup, describing the Atlas Lions’ progress as a benchmark for the continent. Renard is one of the most experienced coaches in African international football. He has managed five national teams from the continent and won the Africa Cup of […] The article Herve Renard names Morocco as Africa’s leading World Cup nation was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Diomande handed another Real Madrid start at Elche
Yan Diomande will make his second consecutive start for Real Madrid when they visit Elche on Tuesday in the sixth round of La Liga. The Ivorian had largely been used as a substitute since arriving at the club, but Jose Mourinho has selected him again for the 21:30 (GMT+2) kick-off. Diomande made his first Real […] The article Diomande handed another Real Madrid start at Elche was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AC Milan v Benfica: European heavyweights meet in Europa League opener
AC Milan and Benfica, two former European champions, begin their UEFA Europa League campaigns against each other at San Siro on Wednesday evening. Both clubs missed out on the UEFA Champions League last season but remain among the leading contenders to lift the trophy in Frankfurt next spring. Milan’s six defeats in their final 10 […] The article AC Milan v Benfica: European heavyweights meet in Europa League opener was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Barcelona face Racing Santander as Yassir Zabiri looks to continue breakthrough La Liga form
FC Barcelona will look to maintain their perfect La Liga start when they host Racing Santander at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening in the sixth round of fixtures. Hansi Flick’s side lead the table with 15 points, three clear of Real Madrid, while Racing’s encouraging return to the top flight has left them 10th with […] The article Barcelona face Racing Santander as Yassir Zabiri looks to continue breakthrough La Liga form was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zambia name Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala in squad for Algeria opener
Zambia have called up their two leading attacking players, Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala, for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Algeria. The Chipolopolo will face Algeria on 25 September at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. Algeria will then travel to face Burundi on 29 September in the […] The article Zambia name Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala in squad for Algeria opener was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Yan Diomande sets up Mbappe for first Real Madrid assist
Yan Diomande registered his first assist for Real Madrid as the Ivorian international helped create Kylian Mbappe’s goal against Elche on Tuesday. The 6th day of the Liga season provided Diomande with an important opportunity to make an impact, and he took it by delivering an accurate pass for Mbappe to finish the hosts’ second […] The article Yan Diomande sets up Mbappe for first Real Madrid assist was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth begin Europa League campaigns with contrasting team news
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth begin their Europa League league-phase campaigns on Thursday, 17 September 2026, when they meet at 19:00 GMT. Real Sociedad go into the opening fixture with a strong squad and considerable depth, while Bournemouth are coping with a lengthy injury list. Real Sociedad manager Matarazzo is expected to retain his usual 4-2-3-1 […] The article Real Sociedad and Bournemouth begin Europa League campaigns with contrasting team news was written by Eric Kwafo and first ap...
Real Sociedad host Bournemouth in Europa League opener
Real Sociedad begin their Europa League league-phase campaign against Bournemouth at Anoeta on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT. The Spanish side return to European competition after a year away, having qualified by winning the Copa del Rey. Their previous European campaign ended in the last 16 of the 2024/25 Europa League, […] The article Real Sociedad host Bournemouth in Europa League opener was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Liverpool consider January move for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara could be offered a route to the Premier League in January, with Liverpool reportedly showing serious interest in the AS Monaco midfielder after his proposed summer transfer to Chelsea collapsed. According to journalist David Lynch, the Senegal international is being closely monitored by Liverpool and the club could make an approach during the […] The article Liverpool consider January move for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared o...
Sunderland lead Premier League race for Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo
Sunderland are reportedly at the front of the queue to sign Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo, with several Premier League clubs monitoring the Mozambique international ahead of the January transfer window. The 25-year-old was already a target for English clubs during the summer and could once again become one of the main attractions of the […] The article Sunderland lead Premier League race for Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco FA president Fouzi Lekjaa dismisses political ambitions
Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) president Fouzi Lekjaa has ruled out becoming Morocco’s next head of government while insisting that he will continue to defend the country’s position in the dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Lekjaa made the comments in an interview with Jeune Afrique published on Monday, addressing […] The article Morocco FA president Fouzi Lekjaa dismisses political ambitions was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Af...
Malatsi urges Kaizer Chiefs to drop Petersen and give Leaner a chance
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabiso Malatsi has called on the club to leave goalkeeper Brandon Petersen out of the team after another costly mistake, saying Renaldo Leaner should be given an opportunity. Petersen made at least his fourth significant error of the season during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Polokwane City. Kaizer Chiefs had taken the […] The article Malatsi urges Kaizer Chiefs to drop Petersen and give Leaner a chance was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Brayan Leon targets more silverware after fast start at Mamelodi Sundowns
Brayan Leon has made an instant impact at Mamelodi Sundowns, scoring 18 goals in 35 appearances and helping the club win the CAF Champions League less than a year after joining in January. The Colombian forward moved from Independiente Medellin to the Tshwane giants at the start of the year, describing the transition to South […] The article Brayan Leon targets more silverware after fast start at Mamelodi Sundowns was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco’s Houssine Rahimi stars for Al Ain with brace against Al Nassr
Moroccan forward Houssine Rahimi scored twice as Al Ain opened their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Al Nassr. The 24-year-old produced a Player of the Match performance, scoring in each half before his brother Soufiane Rahimi also found the net as the Emirati side secured all three points. The […] The article Morocco’s Houssine Rahimi stars for Al Ain with brace against Al Nassr was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Dithejane adds to TS Galaxy’s growing record of producing Bafana Bafana players
Chicago Fire forward Puso Dithejane has become the latest former TS Galaxy player to attract international recognition after being included in Pitso Mosimane’s preliminary Bafana Bafana squad. The 22-year-old is among a group of young players being considered by Mosimane, who has returned as South Africa’s head coach. Dithejane, born in North West, could now […] The article Dithejane adds to TS Galaxy’s growing record of producing Bafana Bafana players was written by Eric Kwafo and first app...
Kaizer Chiefs fan Mashonisa faces court return over pitch-invasion punishment
Kaizer Chiefs supporter Mashonisa says he fears he could be prevented from attending football matches after learning that his court case remains open. The Mpumalanga man was arrested and prosecuted after running on to the pitch during Mamelodi Sundowns’ 4-0 victory over the Soweto side in a Telkom Knockout match at FNB Stadium in November […] The article Kaizer Chiefs fan Mashonisa faces court return over pitch-invasion punishment was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Williams: Sundowns captain says Al Ahli final is giving him ‘goosebumps’
Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams says the scale of Saturday’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup tie against Al Ahli is already giving him “goosebumps”. The match at Loftus Versfeld will see the African champions face the 2025/26 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League winners in a trophy contest known as the African-Asian-Pacific Cup. The winners will progress […] The article Williams: Sundowns captain says Al Ahli final is giving him ‘goosebumps’ was written by Elikplim Bokor a...
Ihlas Bebou linked with Karlsruher SC move after leaving Hoffenheim
Togo-Germany forward Ihlas Bebou, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga. The reported move emerged on 15 September, with Bebou, 32, identified as a potential addition for the German second-tier side. No transfer fee or probability has been reported. Bebou left Hoffenheim on 1 July […] The article Ihlas Bebou linked with Karlsruher SC move after leaving Hoffenheim was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Matthew Palmer says early European move is helping his development
South Africa Under-20 defender Matthew Palmer believes moving to Europe at a young age has accelerated his development and created greater opportunities for his future. The left-sided centre-back joined Croatian club NK Slaven Belupo from Ubuntu Football early in 2026. After a spell on loan at NK Radnik Krizevci, he returned to Belupo for the […] The article Matthew Palmer says early European move is helping his development was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Spain set to make Luis de la Fuente one of the world’s highest-paid international managers
The Spanish Football Federation plans to extend Luis de la Fuente’s contract until 2030, with a substantial pay rise that would place him among the five best-paid national-team managers in world football. De la Fuente has guided Spain to Nations League, European Championship and World Cup titles since taking charge of the national side in […] The article Spain set to make Luis de la Fuente one of the world’s highest-paid international managers was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on ...
Al Taawoun fined 100,000 Saudi riyals and ordered to play two home games without fans over Ruben Neves chants
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s Discipline and Ethics Committee has imposed a 100,000 Saudi riyal fine on Al Taawoun after some of the club’s supporters directed offensive chants at Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. The club must pay the fine into the account of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and will also be forced to […] The article Al Taawoun fined 100,000 Saudi riyals and ordered to play two home games without fans over Ruben Neves chants was written by Abdul Karim and firs...
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic doubles Al Hilal’s lead against Al Gharafa
Al Hilal extended their advantage over Al Gharafa with a second goal in their AFC Champions League Elite match at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic headed home in the 73rd minute after meeting an excellent cross from team-mate Ruben Neves. The goal gave the Saudi side a 2-0 lead against their Qatari visitors. The […] The article Sergej Milinkovic-Savic doubles Al Hilal’s lead against Al Gharafa was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Hilal fans honour Ruben Neves after controversial incident as midfielder scores against Al Gharafa
Al Hilal supporters paid tribute to Ruben Neves before Tuesday’s AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Gharafa, days after the Portuguese midfielder was targeted by opposing fans in the Roshn Saudi League. A large banner bearing the number eight – Neves’ shirt number – was displayed by the home fans as the game began […] The article Al Hilal fans honour Ruben Neves after controversial incident as midfielder scores against Al Gharafa was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afric...
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass after England’s Mexico victory
Thomas Tuchel says he still regrets not eating a piece of the Azteca pitch after England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The England manager said the unusual thought was prompted by the extraordinary weather and the historic atmosphere surrounding the match in Mexico. Tuchel made the […] The article Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass after England’s Mexico victory was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ain expose Al Nassr flaws as Cristiano Ronaldo’s AFC Champions League Elite return ends in heavy defeat
Al Nassr’s return to the AFC Champions League Elite ended in a 4-0 defeat by Al Ain, exposing serious weaknesses in Ange Postecoglou’s side and raising fresh questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role within the team. At Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain repeatedly punished defensive mistakes, with Hussein Rahimi and Soufiane Rahimi playing central roles […] The article Al Ain expose Al Nassr flaws as Cristiano Ronaldo’s AFC Champions League Elite return ends in heavy defeat was written by Issa ...
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