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Joao Pedro returns as Brazil name squad for September internationals
Joao Pedro has been recalled to Brazil’s squad for the September international break after missing the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea forward is included in the group selected by Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti for a schedule featuring two matches against Australia and a friendly against India. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is the most notable […] The article Joao Pedro returns as Brazil name squad for September internationals was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Al Ahly held by Al Mokawloon as Emam Ashour returns after 112 days
Al Ahly were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in a dramatic Egyptian Premier League encounter at the Arab Contractors Stadium. The hosts took a surprise lead through Islam Gaber shortly before half-time, but Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” restored parity for Al Ahly early in the second half. The match […] The article Al Ahly held by Al Mokawloon as Emam Ashour returns after 112 days was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yahia Khaled scores six as Paris Saint-Germain hold Aalborg to Champions League draw
Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down late in the match to draw 33-33 with Danish side Aalborg in the opening round of the Handball Champions League. The Group C preliminary-round contest ended level after Aalborg had established a two-goal advantage with the final stages approaching. Paris Saint-Germain managed to recover and secure a share […] The article Yahia Khaled scores six as Paris Saint-Germain hold Aalborg to Champions League draw was written by Issa Said and first appeared ...
Haissem Hassan creates first Celtic league goal in assist against St Johnstone
Haissem Hassan set up his first goal contribution for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership as they faced St Johnstone in a postponed fixture from the third round. The 24-year-old winger provided the assist for Celtic’s opening goal in the 52nd minute, making a strong run before delivering a cross into the area. His ball found […] The article Haissem Hassan creates first Celtic league goal in assist against St Johnstone was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al Nassr secure fifth Saudi Pro League win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr beat Abha 2-1 to record their fifth victory of the Saudi Pro League season. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a well-taken header, converting a precise cross from Angelo. The goal gave Al Nassr an early advantage and placed them in control of the match. Abdullah […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al Nassr secure fifth Saudi Pro League win was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly injuries: Amr El Gazar and Yasser Ibrahim set for medical tests
Al Ahly defender Amr El Gazar suffered a knee sprain while Yasser Ibrahim sustained an ankle sprain in the 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab, club doctor Ahmed Gaballah has confirmed. The two defenders will undergo medical examinations to establish the extent of their injuries and determine the treatment programmes required, according to Al […] The article Al Ahly injuries: Amr El Gazar and Yasser Ibrahim set for medical tests was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns extend lead with convincing win over Siwelele
Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their position at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 3-0 victory over struggling Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. The result gives the defending champions a six-point advantage over second-placed Orlando Pirates, although Sundowns have played two more matches. They have now won five successive games in all competitions […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns extend lead with convincing win over Siwelele was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared ...
Raphinha double helps Barcelona sweep aside Feyenoord in Champions League opener
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona began their Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at Camp Nou. The Brazil forward opened the scoring after only three minutes and added a second shortly after half-time, continuing his outstanding start to the season. Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and substitute Gabriel Jesus were also on […] The article Raphinha double helps Barcelona sweep aside Feyenoord in Champions League opener was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Al Ahly deny Houcine Ammouta investigation after Ali Mahmoud substitution
Al Ahly have denied that head coach Houcine Ammouta has been referred for an internal investigation following his reaction to Ali Mahmoud during the team’s 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the Egyptian Premier League. A club source told FilGoal.com there was no truth to reports that Ammouta would face disciplinary action over […] The article Al Ahly deny Houcine Ammouta investigation after Ali Mahmoud substitution was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly boss Hussein Ammouta says Ali Mahmoud substitution was not a row
Hussein Ammouta has played down an apparent disagreement with Al Ahly midfielder Ali Mahmoud during his substitution in the 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab, insisting the incident was not a confrontation. The two teams shared the points in their Egyptian Premier League meeting at Green Mountain Stadium, with the result ending Al Ahly’s […] The article Al Ahly boss Hussein Ammouta says Ali Mahmoud substitution was not a row was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Gabriel Jesus says Arsenal training exile preceded Barcelona move
Gabriel Jesus says he was unexpectedly separated from Arsenal’s first-team squad during the final stages of his time at the club, before completing a deadline-day move to Barcelona. The Brazil international joined the Catalan giants in a deal worth up to 15m euros, signing a three-year contract after four seasons in north London. Jesus, 29, […] The article Gabriel Jesus says Arsenal training exile preceded Barcelona move was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Mykhailo Mudryk facing at least a month out with ankle injury
Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to be sidelined until at least October after suffering an ankle injury, according to ESPN. The 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur forward suffered a setback this week and is currently wearing a protective boot on his left leg. The latest injury is expected to keep him out for at least a month. Mudryk […] The article Mykhailo Mudryk facing at least a month out with ankle injury was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Liverpool fight back to beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase
Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid in a dramatic Champions League league-phase match, with Marcos Llorente putting the Spanish side ahead before Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister turned the game around. Atletico made the stronger start and briefly threatened to take control. Llorente was caught offside early on, while Julian Alvarez tested […] The article Liverpool fight back to beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase was written by Nuhu Adams and fir...
Yaya Toure makes African football history with Champions League coaching debut
Yaya Toure became the first African coach to lead a team in the main phase of the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side faced Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening. The former Ivory Coast international reached the landmark during his first season as a head coach, with Slovan Bratislava […] The article Yaya Toure makes African football history with Champions League coaching debut was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Karim Benzema: Newcastle linked with move for former Ballon d’Or winner
French-Algerian striker Karim Benzema, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the Premier League. The 38-year-old left Al-Hilal on 31 August after joining the Saudi club from Al-Ittihad in February 2026. He has since been listed without a club, with Newcastle emerging as the club linked with a potential […] The article Karim Benzema: Newcastle linked with move for former Ballon d’Or winner was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Thabiso Brown: Real Kashmir linked with move for Gokulam FC striker
Lesotho centre-forward Thabiso Brown is being linked with a move from Gokulam FC to Indian Football League rivals Real Kashmir. Brown, 30, joined Gokulam in January 2026 and remains under contract until 31 December 2027. The proposed switch would therefore involve a player who is tied to his current club for the next season. The […] The article Thabiso Brown: Real Kashmir linked with move for Gokulam FC striker was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Olympiacos linked with SC Bastia midfielder Alexandre Zaouai
Ivory Coast midfielder Alexandre Zaouai is the subject of reported interest from Olympiacos, with the 21-year-old currently under contract at French club SC Bastia. Zaouai plays as an attacking midfielder and has made four appearances in five possible Ligue 3 matches for Bastia this season. He has started 40% of those games and played 43% […] The article Olympiacos linked with SC Bastia midfielder Alexandre Zaouai was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cardoso praises Sundowns defender Khoza after Man of the Match display
Mamelodi Sundowns manager Miguel Cardoso praised defender Malibongwe Khoza for showing maturity after he was named Man of the Match in the 3-0 victory against Siwelele FC. The result moved The Brazilians six points clear of second-placed Orlando Pirates, strengthening their position at the top of the table. Khoza, who Cardoso referred to as “Mali”, […] The article Cardoso praises Sundowns defender Khoza after Man of the Match display was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Africa...
Barcelona turn from La Masia to Premier League in Champions League push
Barcelona have dramatically shifted away from their historic La Masia academy and towards the Premier League as they attempt to end an 11-year wait for Champions League success. The Catalan club have not won Europe’s leading competition since 2015, despite having lifted the trophy five times, and have now adopted a radically different recruitment strategy. […] The article Barcelona turn from La Masia to Premier League in Champions League push was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared o...
Ronald Araujo creates as Dominik Szoboszlai rescues Liverpool against Atletico de Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai brought Liverpool level against Atletico de Madrid in the opening round of the Champions League league phase after Ronald Araujo produced an outstanding assist at Anfield. The Hungary midfielder finished a well-worked move in the 40th minute, receiving the ball after Araujo supplied a clever backheel from the heart of Liverpool’s defence. Szoboszlai […] The article Ronald Araujo creates as Dominik Szoboszlai rescues Liverpool against Atletico de Madrid was written by Eric ...
Al-Kholood join Al-Ittihad as only unbeaten teams in Saudi Pro League title race
Only Al-Ittihad and Al-Kholood remain capable of completing an unbeaten “golden league” campaign in the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League after both clubs avoided defeat in their opening six matches. Al-Ittihad have won four of those games and drawn two, leaving them third in the table with 14 points. However, they are no longer the only […] The article Al-Kholood join Al-Ittihad as only unbeaten teams in Saudi Pro League title race was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
DR Congo close in on Banzuzi, Kadile and Mbamba as Boteli opts for Switzerland
DR Congo are set to strengthen their squad with a group of dual-national players, led by RB Leipzig midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi, while Junior Kadile, Noah Mbamba and Jorthy Mokio are also pursuing eligibility for the Leopards. Banzuzi, 21, has formally announced his decision to represent DR Congo after previously playing for the Netherlands at every […] The article DR Congo close in on Banzuzi, Kadile and Mbamba as Boteli opts for Switzerland was written by Alansary and first appeared on Afr...
Bayern Munich face Bodø/Glimt test as Champions League campaign begins
Bayern Munich begin their Champions League league-phase campaign against Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, with Vincent Kompany’s team expected to take three points despite the visitors’ impressive run of form. The Bavarian club are unbeaten since the start of the 2026-27 season and are seeking the ideal European opening after being […] The article Bayern Munich face Bodø/Glimt test as Champions League campaign begins was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared...
Barcelona make emphatic Champions League start with 5-1 win over Feyenoord
Barcelona began their UEFA Champions League campaign in commanding fashion as they defeated Feyenoord 5-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday. The Catalan side took control almost immediately, with Raphinha opening the scoring in the third minute. They extended their advantage through Karim Adeyemi before half-time, then added three more goals after the interval despite […] The article Barcelona make emphatic Champions League start with 5-1 win over Feyenoord was written by Sylvester Ntim and f...
Lamine Yamal scores stunning free-kick as Barcelona take control against Feyenoord
Lamine Yamal continued his impressive night for FC Barcelona by scoring a second goal from a free-kick as the Catalan side extended their lead over Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish forward struck Barcelona’s fourth goal in the 78th minute of their opening match in the league phase, adding further gloss to a […] The article Lamine Yamal scores stunning free-kick as Barcelona take control against Feyenoord was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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