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Mali face Cape Verde in key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener
The Mali national team will host Cape Verde on Friday, 25 September 2026, in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both sides looking to make a positive start at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast by Canal+ […] The article Mali face Cape Verde in key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona tracking Real Betis prospect Jean Emmanuel N’Goran as European interest grows
At 19, Jean Emmanuel N’Goran is attracting attention well beyond Seville, with FC Barcelona monitoring the Real Betis centre-back alongside Rayo Vallecano and several Premier League clubs. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona scouts were present in Badajoz last Sunday to watch the Ivory Coast defender. The Catalan club also tried to sign N’Goran for its […] The article Barcelona tracking Real Betis prospect Jean Emmanuel N’Goran as European interest grows was written by Eric Kwafo and fir...
Morocco v Gabon: Moundounga backs Panthers to upset hosts in AFCON 2027 qualifier
Former Gabon international Rodrigue Moundounga believes the Panthers can produce a surprise when they face Morocco in the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Gabon travel to the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday, 25 September 2026, for a demanding test against the Atlas Lions. The fixture will also provide […] The article Morocco v Gabon: Moundounga backs Panthers to upset hosts in AFCON 2027 qualifier was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afr...
AFCON 2027: Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe preview, head-to-head, kick-off time and more
Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe will open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaigns on Thursday with both sides facing an early test of their ambitions in a fiercely competitive Group E. The Leone Stars will host the Warriors at the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 […] The article AFCON 2027: Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe preview, head-to-head, kick-off time and more was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Guela Doue rules out Bayer Leverkusen return at Mainz
Bayer Leverkusen defender Guela Doue has ruled himself out of the Bundesliga trip to Mainz 05 after the international break as he continues recovering from a serious right-calf muscle injury. The 23-year-old suffered the setback shortly after making his 27-minute debut against Augsburg. He injured his calf during the final training session before Leverkusen’s Europa […] The article Guela Doue rules out Bayer Leverkusen return at Mainz was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Africa...
AFCON 2027: DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea preview, head-to-head and more
The long road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially begins this week as DR Congo prepares to host Equatorial Guinea in an explosive opening fixture of Group E. Scheduled to kick off at 4:00 PM GMT on September 24, 2026, this highly anticipated match will take place at the iconic, newly re-licensed Stade […] The article AFCON 2027: DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea preview, head-to-head and more was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates players lead South Africa Under-23 squad for Algeria friendlies
Orlando Pirates have supplied the largest group of players in Raymond Mdaka’s 26-man South Africa Under-23 squad for two friendly matches against Algeria during the upcoming international break. Amaglug-glug will meet Algeria twice in Durban, on Wednesday, 30 September and Saturday, 3 October 2027. The venue for both matches has not yet been announced. The […] The article Orlando Pirates players lead South Africa Under-23 squad for Algeria friendlies was written by Abdul Karim and first appe...
Harambee Stars payment and work permit issues are being addressed – Kenya FA
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) says it is working with the government to resolve outstanding player payments and the work permit status of head coach Benni McCarthy and members of his technical staff. The federation issued a statement on Wednesday after concerns emerged during the Harambee Stars’ training camp ahead of their opening 2027 Africa […] The article Harambee Stars payment and work permit issues are being addressed – Kenya FA was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
Tshabalala warns Otladisa over angry reaction after early substitution
Former Platinum Stars winger Tintswalo Tshabalala has criticised Katlego Otladisa’s reaction to being substituted early in Marumo Gallants’ 2-0 defeat by Orlando Pirates. Otladisa was taken off in the 22nd minute of Sunday’s Betway Premiership match, with the score still goalless. New Gallants head coach Ronnie Kanalelo made the unexpected change before Pirates eventually secured […] The article Tshabalala warns Otladisa over angry reaction after early substitution was written by Elias Boate...
Barcelona must sell players before making January signings
Barcelona will be unable to add to their squad in the January transfer window unless they first sell players, despite an improvement in their financial position. The club are confident they will not need to recruit during the winter market because Hansi Flick’s side have made an excellent start, winning all eight of their matches […] The article Barcelona must sell players before making January signings was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Iraq and Oman share the points in opening Khaleeji 27 match
Iraq were held to a 1-1 draw by Oman in the opening round of the group stage at the Arab Gulf Cup “Khaleeji 27” in Jeddah. The match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium began with an early breakthrough for Iraq, as Muhammad Qasim put them ahead after only six minutes. The forward […] The article Iraq and Oman share the points in opening Khaleeji 27 match was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Nassr dominate Saudi Arabia line-up as Giorgos Donis drops Al Hilal quartet
Giorgos Donis made a number of changes to the Saudi Arabia team for their opening match at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, leaving four Al Hilal players out of the starting XI against Kuwait. Saudi Arabia face the hosts at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday in the opening round of the group stage. […] The article Al Nassr dominate Saudi Arabia line-up as Giorgos Donis drops Al Hilal quartet was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hansi Flick nominated alongside Diego Simeone for La Liga September award
Hansi Flick is in contention to be named La Liga’s manager of the month for September after guiding Barcelona to a perfect start in the league. Barcelona have won all seven of their La Liga matches this season, with Flick’s side also recording victories in each of their four league games played during September. Flick […] The article Hansi Flick nominated alongside Diego Simeone for La Liga September award was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Iraq and Oman draw 1-1 in Gulf Cup 27 opener
Iraq and Oman began Gulf Cup 27 with a 1-1 draw after an entertaining opening match in Jeddah on Wednesday. Mohammed Qasim put Iraq ahead in the sixth minute, striking powerfully from inside the penalty area to give his side an early advantage. Oman recovered after the break and levelled through Nasser Al-Rawahi in the […] The article Iraq and Oman draw 1-1 in Gulf Cup 27 opener was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cairo Stadium to stop hosting club matches until Al Ahly-Zamalek derby
Cairo Stadium will no longer host club matches until the Al Ahly-Zamalek derby on 11 October, the stadium’s authority has officially announced. The decision means the stadium will not be used for matches in the Egypt Capital Cup, despite having initially been scheduled to stage two games in the opening round of the group stage. […] The article Cairo Stadium to stop hosting club matches until Al Ahly-Zamalek derby was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt Volleyball survive Ghana test to set up fifth-place play-off
Egypt’s men’s volleyball team fought back to beat Ghana 3-2 in the African Championship placement matches and remain in contention for fifth place. The match was part of the competition for teams finishing between fifth and eighth, after Egypt’s quarter-final exit against Algeria. Egypt lost that match 3-2 in sets, ending their hopes of reaching […] The article Egypt Volleyball survive Ghana test to set up fifth-place play-off was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo says he may be entering his final season with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has increased uncertainty over when he will end his playing career, admitting that the current season could be his last. “Will this be my final season? Maybe, but I don’t know exactly,” Ronaldo said at a news conference. The Portugal captain added that his decision would depend on both his physical condition and […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo says he may be entering his final season with Portugal was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly’s Taher Mohamed steps up recovery programme as friendlies confirmed
Taher Mohamed has begun a new stage of his rehabilitation after suffering a sprain to the ligaments in his elbow, as Al Ahly continue preparations for their upcoming fixtures. The forward took part in an individual session around the pitch before completing further treatment work in the gym during Wednesday’s team training at Al Ahly’s […] The article Al Ahly’s Taher Mohamed steps up recovery programme as friendlies confirmed was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Mbappe and Raphinha shortlisted for La Liga’s September Player of the Month award
Kylian Mbappe and Raphinha are among the nominees for La Liga’s Player of the Month award for September. The league announced the shortlist, with Barcelona forward Raphinha leading the nominations after an outstanding month in which he scored seven goals and provided two assists. Real Madrid’s leading scorer Mbappe is also in contention. The France […] The article Mbappe and Raphinha shortlisted for La Liga’s September Player of the Month award was written by Alansary and first appeared on A...
Ludogorets reappoint treble-winning manager Igor Jovicevic
Bulgarian champions Ludogorets have appointed Igor Jovicevic as their new manager, bringing back the Croatian coach less than a year after he left the club. Jovicevic will work with Egypt defender Hossam Abdel Meguid at Ludogorets, succeeding Thomas Reis, who departed last week to take charge of Trabzonspor, where he is coaching Mohamed Salah. The […] The article Ludogorets reappoint treble-winning manager Igor Jovicevic was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt Cup: Minya and Aluminium reach the fourth preliminary round
Minya and Aluminium have secured their places in the fourth preliminary round of the Egypt Cup after contrasting victories in the third round. Minya beat El Nasr Mining 2-0, while Aluminium produced the biggest result of the round by defeating Nasser El Fekreya 6-0. The third preliminary round also saw top-flight sides Ismaily and Haras […] The article Egypt Cup: Minya and Aluminium reach the fourth preliminary round was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Germany to wear final Adidas kit before Nike switch in 2027
Germany will play their first match under new manager Jurgen Klopp in their final kit designed by Adidas when they face the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday. The black shirt was originally due to be unveiled on 3 November, but Adidas and the German Football Association (DFB) have brought its first appearance forward for the […] The article Germany to wear final Adidas kit before Nike switch in 2027 was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek pay overdue player wages and league title bonuses after Bezerra sale
Zamalek have paid all outstanding player wages from last season, along with bonuses for winning the league title, after receiving the first instalment from the sale of winger Juan Bezerra to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. The payments were calculated according to each player’s percentage of appearances during the campaign. The club’s finances were strengthened by […] The article Zamalek pay overdue player wages and league title bonuses after Bezerra sale was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared ...
Al Ahly revise international-break plans with two friendlies
Al Ahly have changed their preparations for the current international break and will play two friendly matches before returning to competitive action. The adjustments were made after the date of their Egypt League Cup match against Assiut Petroleum was brought forward by one day. The fixture will now take place on 7 October rather than […] The article Al Ahly revise international-break plans with two friendlies was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek women’s sponsor alleges board member threatened her amid payment dispute
Shahinaz El-Hamamy, the head of the company sponsoring Zamalek’s women’s team, says a club board member threatened to assault her during a dispute over unpaid financial obligations. Zamalek’s sponsorship company is involved in a crisis with the club over what it says is a failure to meet the terms of their agreement. Speaking to Modern, […] The article Zamalek women’s sponsor alleges board member threatened her amid payment dispute was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
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