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Villarreal fight back to lead Napoli at half-time in UEFA Champions League
Villarreal have overturned an early deficit to lead Napoli 2-1 at half-time in their UEFA Champions League match on matchday two. Napoli took the lead in the eighth minute through Amir Rrahmani, but Villarreal responded when Georges Mikautadze equalised in the 23rd minute. Santiago Mourino completed the turnaround three minutes later, putting the Spanish side […] The article Villarreal fight back to lead Napoli at half-time in UEFA Champions League was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Lautaro Martinez rescues Inter Milan against Club Bruges before half-time
Inter Milan came from behind to draw 1-1 with Club Bruges at half-time at San Siro on Tuesday, in the second matchday of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The visitors took the lead when Nicolo Tresoldi converted a 30th-minute penalty, but Inter captain Lautaro Martinez levelled shortly before the interval. The match […] The article Lautaro Martinez rescues Inter Milan against Club Bruges before half-time was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Villarreal v Napoli: Pape Gueye starts as both sides seek first Champions League points
Villarreal and Napoli have confirmed their starting line-ups for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting, with both clubs attempting to recover from defeat on matchday one. The second league-phase fixture is scheduled to begin at 19:00 GMT at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Spain. Pape Gueye is named in Villarreal’s midfield, while Georges Mikautadze starts […] The article Villarreal v Napoli: Pape Gueye starts as both sides seek first Champions League points was written by Abdul Karim and fir...
Amadou Haidara starts for Lens against Sporting in Champions League
RC Lens have named Amadou Haidara in their starting XI for Tuesday’s Champions League league-phase match against Sporting CP at the stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match, which begins at 18:45 GMT on 13 October 2026, is the second matchday of the competition’s league phase. Lens are looking to build on their dramatic 3-2 victory over Slavia […] The article Amadou Haidara starts for Lens against Sporting in Champions League was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Inter name Marcus Thuram in starting line-up for Club Bruges Champions League tie
Inter Milan and Club Bruges have confirmed their starting line-ups for Tuesday’s Champions League league-phase meeting at San Siro. The match, part of the second matchday, kicks off at 20:00 GMT on 13 October 2026. There are no major surprises in Christian Chivu’s Inter side, with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez selected to lead the […] The article Inter name Marcus Thuram in starting line-up for Club Bruges Champions League tie was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Doctor Khumalo challenges Thabo Moloisane to force his way into Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana plans
Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has challenged Thabo Moloisane to maintain his form and consistency to make himself impossible for Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane to overlook amid fierce competition for defensive places. Moloisane has set his sights on climbing the pecking order in the national team, but Khumalo believes the defender must remain positive […] The article Doctor Khumalo challenges Thabo Moloisane to force his way into Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana plans was written by ...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomes new Congolese Football Chief to Zürich
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino meets FECOFOOT’s Éric Alain Mantot to discuss governance, youth development and the inaugural U-15 World Cup ZÜRICH – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hosted the newly elected president of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT), Éric Alain Mantot, at the Home of FIFA in Zürich, with talks centred on revitalising the game in […] The article FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomes new Congolese Football Chief to Zürich was written by Nuhu Adams and first appe...
Algeria women cruise into third round of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying with 15-0 aggregate win
Algeria reached the third round of the African qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with a 7-0 victory over Central African Republic on Tuesday. Farid Benstiti’s side had already taken a commanding lead in the first leg, winning 8-0 in Algiers. They completed the job at the Stade […] The article Algeria women cruise into third round of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying with 15-0 aggregate win was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first...
Roma v Real Madrid: Mourinho returns to Olimpico for Champions League showdown
Real Madrid will look to extend their dominance over AS Roma when the 15-time European champions visit the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, with Jose Mourinho facing another of his former clubs. Mourinho managed Roma from 2021 to 2024, winning the first edition of the Europa Conference League and reaching the Europa League final. After facing […] The article Roma v Real Madrid: Mourinho returns to Olimpico for Champions League showdown was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaS...
Samuel Eto’o emerges as possible challenger to Patrice Motsepe for CAF presidency
Samuel Eto’o is reportedly considering a bid to succeed Patrice Motsepe as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), amid growing uncertainty over the South African’s future in the role. The CAF executive committee is expected to confirm next month that the Africa Cup of Nations will return to a two-year cycle, according to […] The article Samuel Eto’o emerges as possible challenger to Patrice Motsepe for CAF presidency was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afri...
Africa Cup of Nations: Two CAF officials reportedly oppose return to biennial tournament
Two members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee are reported to have voted against restoring the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle. The proposed return to a biennial tournament is officially under review, after CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed the possibility last week during a strategic conference in Cape Verde. […] The article Africa Cup of Nations: Two CAF officials reportedly oppose return to biennial tournament was written by Eric Kwafo and ...
Alphadjo Cisse: AC Milan’s Guinean-eligible teenager making a rapid rise
Alphadjo Cisse is emerging as one of AC Milan’s most promising young players after making an immediate impression at San Siro. Born in Treviso, Italy, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Rossoneri from Hellas Verona in February 2026 in a deal worth 8 million euros. He was then sent on loan to US Catanzaro. Cisse […] The article Alphadjo Cisse: AC Milan’s Guinean-eligible teenager making a rapid rise was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Marseille and Olympiakos set for tactical battle in Europa League clash
Marseille host Olympiakos at the Velodrome on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with both sides expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for their second match in the Europa League league phase. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:00 GMT, with Marseille looking to make home advantage count against an Olympiakos side that won […] The article Marseille and Olympiakos set for tactical battle in Europa League clash was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Maxima Goffi starts first Champions League game for Lille
Lille have handed 18-year-old defender Maxima Goffi his first Champions League start for Tuesday night’s away match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The young Frenchman, born in Villeneuve-d’Ascq and developed in northern France, comes in at right-back in place of the injured Tiago Santos, who is out with a serious knee injury. Goffi made […] The article Maxima Goffi starts first Champions League game for Lille was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lamine Cisse and Japhet Tanganga named in Championship team of the weekend
Lamine Cisse and Japhet Tanganga have been included in the team of the weekend after impressing during the ninth round of the Championship, England’s second tier. Cisse was recognised after scoring for Stoke City against Bolton. The Guinea-born striker played a key role in his side’s performance, earning a place in the selected XI following […] The article Lamine Cisse and Japhet Tanganga named in Championship team of the weekend was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Sadibou Sane: How AS Monaco won the race for the Senegal defender
Sadibou Sane’s move from FC Metz to AS Monaco marks the latest step in the 22-year-old’s rapid development, with his agent Souleymane Ba revealing how the ambitious transfer was completed. The Senegal international spent three seasons at FC Metz before joining the club from the Principality during the most recent summer transfer window. He has […] The article Sadibou Sane: How AS Monaco won the race for the Senegal defender was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Marseille v Olympiakos: Velodrome test awaits struggling OM in Europa League
Olympique de Marseille host Olympiakos on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as they look to recover from a difficult start to the season and secure their first points in the Europa League. The second matchday fixture at the CEPAC Velodrome kicks off at 19:00 GMT. Marseille are bottom-half of the early league-phase standings in 32nd place, […] The article Marseille v Olympiakos: Velodrome test awaits struggling OM in Europa League was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tarek Aggoun: Algerian defender’s journey from France to AFC Champions League in Thailand
At 28, Algerian defender Tarek Aggoun is continuing a career shaped by moves across several countries, from France and Tunisia to Kuwait, Algeria, Iraq and now Thailand, where he represents Ratchaburi in the AFC Champions League. In an interview with Maghreb-Foot, Aggoun reflected on the obstacles that have influenced his career and assessed the defensive […] The article Tarek Aggoun: Algerian defender’s journey from France to AFC Champions League in Thailand was written by Abdul Karim and f...
RB Salzbourg v AC Milan: Predicted line-ups for Europa League clash
RB Salzbourg and AC Milan meet on Thursday, 15 October, in the second round of the Europa League, with the Italian side travelling to Austria after an intense Serie A fixture against Sassuolo. AC Milan will be aiming to secure victory against a youthful Salzbourg team known for playing without inhibition. Both clubs have several […] The article RB Salzbourg v AC Milan: Predicted line-ups for Europa League clash was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Banyana Banyana ease past Madagascar to reach next Olympic qualifying round
Banyana Banyana secured a 3-0 victory over Madagascar in the second leg of their second preliminary-round CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier on Tuesday evening, completing their progress to the next stage. South Africa entered the match in confident mood after a convincing first-leg win at the same venue on Friday. Madagascar needed a significant turnaround to […] The article Banyana Banyana ease past Madagascar to reach next Olympic qualifying round was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and f...
Jean-Pierre Papin doubts Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or bid
Former Ballon d’Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin does not believe Kylian Mbappe should win the 2026 award, arguing that the Real Madrid striker’s media campaign has worked against him. Papin praised Mbappe’s record-breaking ability but criticised the way he has spoken about the prize. “Kylian, I really like him, he is a man of records. But […] The article Jean-Pierre Papin doubts Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or bid was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bayern warn Real Madrid over Michael Olise transfer
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has warned Real Madrid that Michael Olise will not be allowed to leave easily, despite growing interest in the French winger. Real Madrid have followed Olise for more than a year, and the 24-year-old reportedly wanted to move to the Spanish capital last summer. Bayern, however, refused to sell and […] The article Bayern warn Real Madrid over Michael Olise transfer was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pau Cubarsi backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or
Pau Cubarsí has backed Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, describing the 19-year-old as the best player in the world. With less than two weeks to go before the award ceremony, Cubarsi was asked about Yamal’s chances ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League match against Galatasaray. He made no attempt to hide […] The article Pau Cubarsi backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kim Lars Björkegren hails Black Queens’ finishing after 7-0 Mauritius demolition
Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkgren has praised his players for their finishing after their emphatic 7-0 victory over Mauritius in the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Queens secured a 10-0 aggregate triumph after following up their 3-0 first-leg win with another commanding performance at […] The article Kim Lars Björkegren hails Black Queens’ finishing after 7-0 Mauritius demolition was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on A...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons thrash Comoros to set up Olympic qualifying clash with Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers after beating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie in Ikenne on Tuesday. The victory secured a 7-0 aggregate triumph for Nigeria, who had won the first leg 2-0, and set up a meeting with […] The article Nigeria’s Super Falcons thrash Comoros to set up Olympic qualifying clash with Morocco was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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