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Nawaf Al-Aqidi injury confirmed as elbow problem, says Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi did not suffer a head injury during the Gulf Cup 27 match, coach Georgios Donis has confirmed. Al-Aqidi was replaced by Mohammed Al Owais after sustaining the injury, prompting concern within the Saudi Arabia camp and raising questions about whether he would be able to continue in the tournament. The […] The article Nawaf Al-Aqidi injury confirmed as elbow problem, says Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared o...
Yasser Zabiri nominated for La Liga Under-23 Player of the Month award
Yasser Zabiri has been nominated for La Liga’s Under-23 Player of the Month award for September 2026 after making a striking start to his first season in the competition with Racing Santander. The official La Liga account on X announced the five-player shortlist on Wednesday. The award is being presented in partnership with Riyadh Season. […] The article Yasser Zabiri nominated for La Liga Under-23 Player of the Month award was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi reassures fans after reported concussion
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi appeared to be in good condition after his side’s 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the opening match of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf 27”. Al-Aqidi had sparked concern when he was carried from the field on a stretcher during Wednesday’s game at Al-Enma Stadium, with reports claiming he had suffered […] The article Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi reassures fans after reported concussion was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Gulf Cup double-header headlines Thursday’s football schedule
The United Arab Emirates face Yemen and Qatar meet Bahrain in two Gulf Cup 27 matches on Thursday, 24 September 2026, while the UEFA Nations League features Netherlands against Germany and Portugal versus Wales. The UAE’s match against Yemen will be played at Al-Inmaa Stadium, with Qatar taking on Bahrain at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. […] The article Gulf Cup double-header headlines Thursday’s football schedule was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Walid Al-Farraj criticises Abdullah Al-Hamdan after Saudi Arabia win
Saudi Arabia forward Abdullah Al-Hamdan was criticised by broadcaster Walid Al-Farraj after his subdued performance in the 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the opening match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. Saudi Arabia secured victory on Wednesday at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah in their first Group Stage match of the tournament. Al-Hamdan, who plays for […] The article Walid Al-Farraj criticises Abdullah Al-Hamdan after Saudi Arabia win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Kane says Yamal and Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or comments will not sway voters
Harry Kane says he prefers other people to assess his achievements rather than promote himself, as the Ballon d’Or debate intensifies ahead of the award ceremony on 26 October. The Bayern Munich and England captain is among the leading contenders after scoring 73 goals last season. He will face Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when England […] The article Kane says Yamal and Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or comments will not sway voters was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
El Hadji Diouf denies Patrick Vieira rift ahead of Senegal’s AFCON qualifying opener
El Hadji Diouf has rejected reports of a dispute with new Senegal manager Patrick Vieira, saying claims of tension between the pair are damaging the country rather than either individual. Posts circulating on social media in recent hours suggested that Diouf and Vieira had fallen out while Senegal’s national team was in Maputo, Mozambique, preparing […] The article El Hadji Diouf denies Patrick Vieira rift ahead of Senegal’s AFCON qualifying opener was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeare...
Georgios Donis warns Saudi Arabia must solve World Cup-era problem after Kuwait win
Saudi Arabia manager Georgios Donis criticised his players’ decision-making despite their 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the opening match of Gulf Cup 27. The sides met at Al-Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, with Saudi Arabia taking all three points in the first round of Group B. However, Donis said his team […] The article Georgios Donis warns Saudi Arabia must solve World Cup-era problem after Kuwait win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Oman’s Gulf Cup 27 fixtures, group standings and broadcast channels confirmed
Oman will begin their campaign at the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 in Saudi Arabia, with the tournament scheduled to take place from 23 September to 6 October 2026. The competition offers Oman an opportunity to respond after they failed to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, a disappointment that left supporters frustrated. The team […] The article Oman’s Gulf Cup 27 fixtures, group standings and broadcast channels confirmed was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afri...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Éric Chelle urges Nigeria to make a strong start
Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has called on the Super Eagles to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with determination as they prepare to face Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this month. The three-time African champions will meet Madagascar’s Barea and Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus in a double-header as they begin their bid to secure a […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Éric Chelle urges Nigeria to make a strong start was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afr...
Major move: Al Ahly hold talks over January defensive reinforcement
Mohamed Hussein and Mostafa Ibrahim among players being assessed as club considers defensive options Al Ahly are continuing to assess defensive options ahead of the January transfer window, with the club reportedly holding regular scouting meetings as it considers adding a new centre-back. According to media personality Amir Hisham, Al Ahly’s football management is seriously […] The article Major move: Al Ahly hold talks over January defensive reinforcement was written by Elikplim Bokor and ...
2027 AFCON qualifiers: 18,000 fans allowed for DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea
Supporters will be permitted to attend Thursday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier in Kinshasa DR Congo supporters will be allowed to attend Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Equatorial Guinea at the Martyrs Stadium, with FECOFA president Véron Mosengo confirming that only a limited number of fans will be admitted. The decision means the Leopards […] The article 2027 AFCON qualifiers: 18,000 fans allowed for DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appe...
Emmanuel Adebayor calls for unity as Togo begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Emmanuel Adebayor has urged Togo to stand together as the team prepares to begin its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Burundi on Friday, 25 September. The former Togo captain visited the national squad two days before the match at Stade de Kegue, meeting the players and offering his support ahead of their […] The article Emmanuel Adebayor calls for unity as Togo begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Herve Koffi sends message of support to Adamo Nagalo ahead of Benin qualifier
Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi has offered his support to team-mate Adamo Nagalo, who is going through a difficult period. Speaking at a news conference before the Stallions’ match against Benin in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Koffi delivered the message on behalf of the squad. “First of all, I would like, […] The article Herve Koffi sends message of support to Adamo Nagalo ahead of Benin qualifier was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bryan Mbeumo named Cameroon captain ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Bryan Mbeumo has been appointed Cameroon captain, with Arthur Avom and Samuel Kotto named as his vice-captains by head coach David Pagou ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Manchester United forward takes over the armband following the retirement of Frank Zambo-Anguissa, which left the Indomitable Lions without a captain. Mbeumo’s […] The article Bryan Mbeumo named Cameroon captain ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was written by Elikplim Bokor and f...
Hichem Abderrebi selection sparks confusion between Algeria U20 and France U19
Hichem Abderrebi has become the focus of a selection dispute after the 18-year-old midfielder was named in an Algeria U20 squad list but subsequently called up by France U19. The teenager, who is eligible to represent Algeria through his parents’ origins, was included in a list published on Wednesday by the Union nord-africaine de football […] The article Hichem Abderrebi selection sparks confusion between Algeria U20 and France U19 was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Gabon squad ‘more open than ever’ as Sebastien Migne begins new era
Gabon are entering a new phase under head coach Sebastien Migne, with Africa Cup of Nations qualification, squad renewal and the integration of young players among the priorities. The Pantheres will face Morocco and Niger in the qualifying campaign, while the coach has been assessing players in form rather than making a complete overhaul or […] The article Gabon squad ‘more open than ever’ as Sebastien Migne begins new era was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ambourouet: Gabon draw with Morocco would be ‘a victory’ in CAN 2027 qualifier
Georges Ambourouet believes Gabon will have to produce a disciplined and highly organised performance to take anything from Morocco in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. The former Gabon left-back, who also played for Sedan in France, spoke to Gaboneco ahead of the match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. […] The article Ambourouet: Gabon draw with Morocco would be ‘a victory’ in CAN 2027 qualifier was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Africa...
Senegal and Mozambique name probable line-ups for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Senegal begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Mozambique on Friday, 25 September, with the Lions of Teranga aiming for a strong start and the Mambas looking to cause an upset during a difficult period. Senegal are expected to have most of their squad available for the match. Their experienced attacking players […] The article Senegal and Mozambique name probable line-ups for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was written by Alansary and first appeared on Africa...
Iraq target Arabian Gulf Cup 27 revival in Saudi Arabia
Iraq will return to the Arabian Gulf Cup for the 27th edition of the tournament, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026. The Iraq national team, known as the Lions of Mesopotamia, have been drawn in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait. The group is regarded […] The article Iraq target Arabian Gulf Cup 27 revival in Saudi Arabia was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kuwait target Gulf Cup revival as Saudi Arabia hosts Gulf 27
Kuwait will begin its campaign at Gulf Cup 27 in Saudi Arabia on 23 September, hoping to recover from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup and revive its status as the tournament’s record winner. The competition will run until 6 October, with the “Blue” seeking a strong challenge for the title […] The article Kuwait target Gulf Cup revival as Saudi Arabia hosts Gulf 27 was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Saudi Arabia face Iraq, Oman and Kuwait in Gulf Cup 27 group
Saudi Arabia will begin their campaign at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October, with matches against Kuwait, Oman and Iraq in Group A. The hosts are targeting the title as they seek to re-establish themselves in regional football after failing to reach the […] The article Saudi Arabia face Iraq, Oman and Kuwait in Gulf Cup 27 group was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arabian Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia to host 27th edition of regional tournament
The 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, with the Gulf region’s national teams set to compete for one of the area’s most prestigious football titles. The tournament brings together the Gulf’s leading international sides and carries a long-standing sporting and cultural legacy across the region. Its return is […] The article Arabian Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia to host 27th edition of regional tournament was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaS...
Abdullah Al-Hamdan booed by Saudi fans after Gulf Cup 27 opener
Abdullah Al-Hamdan was booed by sections of the Saudi Arabia support as he left the field during his side’s 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the opening match of Gulf Cup 27. Saudi Arabia secured the win on Wednesday at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, beginning their group-stage campaign with three points. Al-Hamdan was substituted in the […] The article Abdullah Al-Hamdan booed by Saudi fans after Gulf Cup 27 opener was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid turn attention to Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl
Real Madrid have turned their attention to Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Lennart Karl, according to a report published on Wednesday, with the Spanish club considering a move for one of Europe’s most highly rated emerging players. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season after an injury to Jamal Musiala during the FIFA Club World […] The article Real Madrid turn attention to Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
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