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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Myeni calls for more chances for Pedersen
Former Orlando Pirates player Sifiso Myeni has urged head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and his technical team to give Sebastian Pedersen a sustained opportunity to prove himself, saying the striker has not been treated fairly since joining the club. Pedersen moved to the Buccaneers from Norwegian side Sogndal at the beginning of the season. The 27-year-old […] The article Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Myeni calls for more chances for Pedersen was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on...
Manenzhe praises Shabalala’s creativity after Chiefs’ draw with Stellenbosch
Former Orlando Pirates striker and football analyst Phumudzo Manenzhe has praised Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala for the creativity behind his equalising goal against Stellenbosch FC. Shabalala scored in the 58th minute as Chiefs drew 1-1 with Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday, cancelling out Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s opening goal. The 21-year-old received the […] The article Manenzhe praises Shabalala’s creativity after Chiefs’ draw with Stellenbosch was written by Issa S...
Mngqithi and Barker guide Tanzanian clubs towards CAF Champions League success
South African coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Steve Barker have strengthened their clubs’ hopes in the CAF Champions League after commanding victories in the preliminary rounds. Mngqithi’s Young Africans secured their place in the group stages with an emphatic 8-1 aggregate win against Madagascar champions CFFA. Young Africans completed the job with a 4-1 victory in […] The article Mngqithi and Barker guide Tanzanian clubs towards CAF Champions League success was written by Issa Said and first ...
Thapelo Morena confident Mamelodi Sundowns can retain CAF Champions League title
Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena says the reigning CAF Champions League holders are capable of becoming back-to-back winners, despite being held to a goalless draw by Wiliete SC in the first leg of their group-stage play-off. The Angolan side frustrated Sundowns in last Sunday’s first meeting, leaving the tie finely balanced before the return […] The article Thapelo Morena confident Mamelodi Sundowns can retain CAF Champions League title was written by Eric Kwafo and first app...
Chiefs’ Mthethwa demands all-out effort to overturn Red Arrows deficit
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni “Ox” Mthethwa says the team must give everything on the pitch to overturn their 1-0 deficit against Zambia’s Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup. Chiefs host Red Arrows in the second leg of their second preliminary-round tie at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 6pm, knowing victory is required to […] The article Chiefs’ Mthethwa demands all-out effort to overturn Red Arrows deficit was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Bayern Munich and Arsenal prove their depth in high-quality Champions League draw
Bayern Munich and Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Allianz Arena on Wednesday highlighted both clubs’ ability to cope with significant absences, while Vincent Kompany once again showed his willingness to adapt tactically against elite opposition. The result, in the third round of the Champions League, was a fair reflection of an evenly contested match and underlined […] The article Bayern Munich and Arsenal prove their depth in high-quality Champions League draw was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ...
Vinicius absence and Diomande form give Real Madrid fresh El Clasico questions
The spotlight is already on Sunday’s El Clasico, with Real Madrid travelling to face Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou in the 10th round of La Liga. The match will occupy the attention of both managers, Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho and German boss Hansi Flick, as well as supporters across Spanish football. Real Madrid go into […] The article Vinicius absence and Diomande form give Real Madrid fresh El Clasico questions was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mourinho highlights Madrid’s tight turnaround before Barcelona clash
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the limited recovery time available to his side before Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona, raising doubts over whether the fixture schedule gives both teams an equal preparation period. Mourinho was speaking after Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Leipzig on Wednesday in the third round of the league phase […] The article Mourinho highlights Madrid’s tight turnaround before Barcelona clash was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Africa...
Cucurella targeted by Leipzig supporters at Bernabeu over Euro 2024 handball
Marc Cucurella was met by persistent jeers during Real Madrid’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Leipzig, with the hostility traced to supporters still angry about an incident from Euro 2024. Real Madrid secured a comfortable win against their German visitors at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening in the third round of the Champions League league […] The article Cucurella targeted by Leipzig supporters at Bernabeu over Euro 2024 handball was written by Alansary and first appeared on Afri...
Real Madrid sharpen El Clasico message with emphatic win over Leipzig
Real Madrid sent an early warning to Barcelona by beating Leipzig 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu and maintaining their perfect start to the Champions League league phase. The victory, on Wednesday evening, was the Spanish side’s third in three matches in the competition and their final game before Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona in La […] The article Real Madrid sharpen El Clasico message with emphatic win over Leipzig was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona v Real Madrid: Camp Nou clasico overshadowed by complete institutional split
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will not travel to Barcelona for Sunday’s clasico, extending his absence from Camp Nou to a third successive season. Real Madrid visit Barcelona for the 21:00 CET kick-off in one of the most anticipated matches in world football. The fixture will also mark Jose Mourinho’s return to Camp Nou, an […] The article Barcelona v Real Madrid: Camp Nou clasico overshadowed by complete institutional split was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Real Madrid fans turn Santiago Bernabeu into platform for Negreira protest
Real Madrid supporters used their Champions League match against Leipzig to take their campaign against Barcelona over the Negreira case beyond Spain, displaying an English-language banner at the Santiago Bernabeu. The message, which appeared during the second half, read: “No impunity for Negreira.” The protest was designed to bring the Madrid fans’ position to a […] The article Real Madrid fans turn Santiago Bernabeu into platform for Negreira protest was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appia...
Al Ahly plan player talks and review after Al Qanah fightback
Al Ahly have taken three immediate decisions after a 3-3 draw with Al Qanah triggered significant anger among the club’s supporters and officials. The Egyptian Premier League champions appeared set for defeat at Cairo Stadium on Wednesday, having fallen 3-2 behind in the seventh round of the competition. However, Morocco international Ashraf Dari scored in […] The article Al Ahly plan player talks and review after Al Qanah fightback was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaS...
Mbappe draws level with Zidane as Benzema’s Champions League mark comes into view
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one assist of Karim Benzema’s French record in UEFA Champions League history after scoring and setting up a goal in Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Leipzig at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Mbappe created Real Madrid’s second goal for Arda Guler with a precise header before adding the third himself as […] The article Mbappe draws level with Zidane as Benzema’s Champions League mark comes into view was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Bernardo Silva makes Real Madrid history with Champions League opener against Leipzig
Bernardo Silva scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League as they beat Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday, setting a new age record for a foreign player to open his European account for the club. The Portuguese international was 32 years and 72 days old when he converted a rebound inside the penalty […] The article Bernardo Silva makes Real Madrid history with Champions League opener against Leipzig was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arsenal rescue point against Bayern Munich after four-goal Champions League contest
Arsenal came from behind to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League league-phase meeting at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. Declan Rice’s 82nd-minute equaliser secured a point for Arsenal after Harry Kane had given Bayern Munich the lead from the penalty spot shortly after the hour mark. The result leaves Arsenal seventh […] The article Arsenal rescue point against Bayern Munich after four-goal Champions League contest was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared ...
Carlos Augusto’s late strike lifts 10-man Inter Milan past Shakhtar Donetsk
Inter Milan claimed their first victory in this season’s Champions League by beating Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 at San Siro, despite playing with 10 men for part of a dramatic third-round match. Alessandro Bastoni’s dismissal left the Italian side facing a difficult finish as they searched for a result that would revive their campaign. However, substitute […] The article Carlos Augusto’s late strike lifts 10-man Inter Milan past Shakhtar Donetsk was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on ...
Mbappe becomes first Frenchman to reach 25-goal mark for 10 straight years
Kylian Mbappe became the first French player to score at least 25 goals for a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues in 10 consecutive calendar years after finding the net for Real Madrid against RB Leipzig. Real Madrid hosted the German side at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in the […] The article Mbappe becomes first Frenchman to reach 25-goal mark for 10 straight years was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Thursday’s football: European fixtures and Saudi Pro League matches, with broadcast details
A busy programme of football on Thursday, 22 October 2026 includes matches in the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and Saudi Pro League. The European fixtures will be shown on beIN SPORTS, with live streaming available through TOD TV. Saudi Pro League matches will be broadcast on Thmanyah, while the Thmanyah application is the […] The article Thursday’s football: European fixtures and Saudi Pro League matches, with broadcast details was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and firs...
Arda Guler credited with Real Madrid’s disputed goal against Leipzig
UEFA has confirmed that Arda Guler scored Real Madrid’s second goal in their Champions League match against Leipzig at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The goal sparked debate after the ball appeared to be redirected by both Kylian Mbappe and Guler before crossing the line in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid doubled their […] The article Arda Guler credited with Real Madrid’s disputed goal against Leipzig was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yan Diomande scores stunning goal as Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1
Yan Diomande made a decisive impact after coming off the bench as Real Madrid completed a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. The Ivorian winger, introduced in the 70th minute, set up Kylian Mbappe three minutes before scoring himself in the 87th minute. Diomande met a pass from Brahim Diaz with […] The article Yan Diomande scores stunning goal as Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Champions League: Real Madrid and Como win as Bayern Munich and Arsenal draw
Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 while Como produced the biggest surprise of Wednesday’s Champions League action by defeating Manchester United by the same score. The results came on the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase, with nine games played on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Real Madrid’s victory was secured by goals […] The article Champions League: Real Madrid and Como win as Bayern Munich and Arsenal draw was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Inter Milan hold off Shakhtar Donetsk to claim first Champions League win
Inter Milan secured their first victory in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at San Siro on Wednesday. The Italian side played the final stages with 10 men after Alessandro Bastoni was sent off in the 68th minute, but Carlos Augusto scored nine minutes later […] The article Inter Milan hold off Shakhtar Donetsk to claim first Champions League win was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Como deepen Manchester United crisis with emphatic Champions League victory
Como produced one of the biggest results in their history by beating Manchester United 4-1 on Wednesday, extending the visitors’ winless run to seven matches and increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Nico Paz scored twice in a memorable individual performance, while Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon were also on target for the Champions […] The article Como deepen Manchester United crisis with emphatic Champions League victory was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Af...
SAFA to cover legal costs for Danny Jordaan amid theft, fraud and corruption case
SAFA will pay the legal bills of president Danny Jordaan and chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo as they face allegations of theft, fraud and corruption at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court. The decision was taken at an ordinary National Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg at the weekend, where SAFA also resolved to support both officials […] The article SAFA to cover legal costs for Danny Jordaan amid theft, fraud and corruption case was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared...
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