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Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi ruled out of Gulf Cup 27
Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been withdrawn from the squad for Gulf Cup 27 after suffering an ankle injury in training. The 23rd? Wait source says 27th. Don’t add age. Iraq manager Graham Arnold made the decision after Al-Hamadi injured his right ankle during a training session in Jeddah on Monday. Al-Hamadi will miss Iraq’s […] The article Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi ruled out of Gulf Cup 27 was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Suez Petrojet schedule five friendlies during international break
Suez Petrojet have arranged five friendly matches during the international break after returning to training under head coach Sayed Eid on Sunday. The side will begin its programme against National Bank on Wednesday, before meeting Modern Sport on Thursday. A match against Libyan Al-Hilal follows on Monday, with Al Qanah next on Friday, 2 October, […] The article Suez Petrojet schedule five friendlies during international break was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde ankle injury, casting doubt over Villarreal game
Real Madrid have confirmed that Federico Valverde has suffered a grade-three sprain to his left ankle, putting his involvement against Villarreal after the international break in serious doubt. The Uruguay midfielder sustained the injury during the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid in the seventh round of La Liga. Despite the problem, Valverde completed the match, […] The article Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde ankle injury, casting doubt over Villarreal game was written by Alansary...
Egyptian FA refers Tanta v Al Nasr clash to disciplinary committee
The Egyptian Football Association’s Competitions Committee has suspended Al Nasr goalkeeping coach Amir Arabi Refai and referred him to the Disciplinary Committee following incidents during his side’s match against Tanta in the Professional League. The decision was made at the committee’s 10th meeting on 21 September, after the two teams were involved in confrontations at […] The article Egyptian FA refers Tanta v Al Nasr clash to disciplinary committee was written by Elikplim Bokor and firs...
Pitso Mosimane vows to revolutionise South Africa football by giving youngsters a chance
Pitso Mosimane says he wants to “revolutionise” South African football during his second spell as Bafana Bafana coach by giving more young players opportunities at international level including an 18-year-old, provided they are playing regularly in the PSL. Mosimane begins his latest tenure with an Afcon qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday […] The article Pitso Mosimane vows to revolutionise South Africa football by giving youngsters a chance was written by Issa Said...
Mailula says strong Sundowns form has earned Bafana Bafana return
Cassius Mailula says his return to the South Africa squad proves that regular club football remains the key to earning international recognition. The Mamelodi Sundowns forward has been recalled by new coach Pitso Mosimane after last playing for Bafana Bafana in March 2023. He appeared for only 10 minutes in the 2-2 Afcon qualifying draw […] The article Mailula says strong Sundowns form has earned Bafana Bafana return was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
‘Re-election ploy’ – German FA president blasts Gianni Infantino over FIFA reform plans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to open discussions on reforms within world football’s governing body is a calculated move to secure his re-election, Germany Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf has claimed. Infantino wrote to FIFA’s 211 member associations on Monday proposing an independent review of the organisation’s decision-making process, following the collapse of his […] The article ‘Re-election ploy’ – German FA president blasts Gianni Infantino over FIFA re...
Tala’ea El-Gaish rule out Mohamed Atef loan termination despite Zamalek interest
Tala’ea El-Gaish technical director Jumaa Mashhour has dismissed reports suggesting that Zamalek could seek to recall Mohamed Atef from his loan spell during the upcoming January transfer window. Mashhour confirmed that the club has not received any official approach from Zamalek regarding the early termination of the midfielder’s loan, while making it clear that El-Gaish […] The article Tala’ea El-Gaish rule out Mohamed Atef loan termination despite Zamalek interest was written by Sylvester...
Morocco steps up Marrakech Stadium revamp with $134m contract ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco has intensified preparations to modernize the Grand Stadium of Marrakech after awarding a major $134 million contract for the installation of advanced electrical, digital and security infrastructure. The contract, valued at 1.265 billion Moroccan dirhams, has been awarded to Lamalif Group as part of the fourth phase of the stadium’s extensive renovation programme. The […] The article Morocco steps up Marrakech Stadium revamp with $134m contract ahead of 2030 World Cup was written by ...
Namibia vs Congo preview: Both sides begin new campaign with points at stake
Namibia face Congo on 24 September at 13:00 GMT as both teams begin their campaign with an opportunity to make an early statement. The match will be decided by which side settles quickest. With no previous results in the current campaign to shape the standings, the opening exchanges could be particularly important as Namibia and […] The article Namibia vs Congo preview: Both sides begin new campaign with points at stake was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preparations under Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco have begun preparations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with Mohamed Ouahbi overseeing the national team’s opening training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The Atlas Lions face two qualifying fixtures against Gabon and Lesotho, as well as a friendly against Ghana, during the current international programme. The squad’s […] The article Morocco begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preparations under Mohamed Ouahbi was written by Elikplim Bokor...
American Ghanaian Gyasi Zardes retires from football
Two-time MLS Cup champion and former United States international Gyasi Zardes has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35. Zardes confirmed his decision on Sunday, bringing an end to a 13-year career in which he established himself as one of the most experienced forwards in Major League Soccer and earned 68 […] The article American Ghanaian Gyasi Zardes retires from football was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns complete deadline-day signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube
Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube, adding the highly rated 22-year-old to Miguel Cardoso’s squad before the transfer window closed. The Tshwane club confirmed the move after lengthy negotiations with AmaZulu, following a deal first reported by KickOff.com. Dube travelled to Johannesburg to undergo his medical before the transfer was […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns complete deadline-day signing of AmaZulu defender Wandile Dube was written by Sylve...
Sundowns rise to 58th in world rankings after Intercontinental Cup win
Mamelodi Sundowns have climbed to 58th in the world after beating Al Ahli 2-1 to win the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. The African champions defeated the Asian champions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, securing their place in the third round of the Intercontinental Cup, known as the Challenger Cup. Their latest success has strengthened Sundowns’ […] The article Sundowns rise to 58th in world rankings after Intercontinental Cup win was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afri...
Al-Ahli coach Pusic explains why Sundowns were such a tough opponent
Mamelodi Sundowns’ ability to retain possession and their understanding built over a long period together were key factors in their 2-1 victory over Al-Ahli Saudi FC, according to the Saudi club’s coach Marino Pusic. The Brazilians defeated the Saudi Arabian giants in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Saturday, with a brace from Portuguese forward Nuno […] The article Al-Ahli coach Pusic explains why Sundowns were such a tough opponent was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afric...
Mokobodi relishing chance to make his mark at Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi says he always expected to play his own style of football at the club after producing a Man of the Match display in their 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants. The Sea Robbers secured the win at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday, with Kabelo Kgositsile and Nkosinathi Sibisi scoring the […] The article Mokobodi relishing chance to make his mark at Orlando Pirates was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bayern Munich confident of extending Harry Kane contract
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer says the club expects to agree a contract extension with Harry Kane, whose current deal runs until the end of the 2026/27 season. Hainer said the Bundesliga champions want to continue their relationship with the England captain while speaking to BILD during Bayern’s traditional visit to Oktoberfest. “We want to […] The article Bayern Munich confident of extending Harry Kane contract was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kane expects Mourinho to make Real Madrid an even tougher Bayern test
Harry Kane believes Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid will make the Spanish club a more difficult opponent for Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Kane, who worked with Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur, said he retained “a lot of respect” for the Portuguese manager and credited him with helping produce some of the best football […] The article Kane expects Mourinho to make Real Madrid an even tougher Bayern test was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Javi: Barcelona pressure is greater now, but injury has made me more patient
Javi says the pressure of playing for Barcelona is far greater than it was when he broke into the first team at 17, but believes his long spell out with injury has helped him mature and manage his career more effectively. The 22-year-old is not a guaranteed starter for Barcelona this season, although he continues […] The article Javi: Barcelona pressure is greater now, but injury has made me more patient was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Valverde set to miss 25 October Clasico after suffering serious ankle injury
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde is expected to be out for at least eight weeks after being diagnosed with a grade-three sprain of his left ankle. The injury, sustained in the derby against Atletico Madrid, was confirmed by Real Madrid 24 hours after the defeat. Kang-in Lee was involved in the incident which left Valverde […] The article Valverde set to miss 25 October Clasico after suffering serious ankle injury was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid fans demand Mourinho changes after Atletico derby defeat
Real Madrid supporters and sections of the Spanish media are calling for significant changes to Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up after the club’s 2-1 defeat by Atletico de Madrid in the capital derby. The result has intensified concerns that Mourinho’s arrival, along with the team’s new signings, has so far failed to resolve the problems that […] The article Real Madrid fans demand Mourinho changes after Atletico derby defeat was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Gary Lineker: the ‘gentleman of the goalmouth’ who turned reading the game into an art
Gary Lineker’s greatest gift was making extraordinary anticipation appear entirely ordinary. He rarely needed more than a few yards, a few seconds or a single touch to change a match. While others reacted to the game, Lineker seemed to have understood what would happen before the ball arrived. That instinct made him one of the […] The article Gary Lineker: the ‘gentleman of the goalmouth’ who turned reading the game into an art was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde has a serious ankle sprain
Real Madrid have confirmed that Federico Valverde will be sidelined for several weeks after medical tests diagnosed a grade-three sprain to his left ankle. The club issued a statement after examinations were carried out by its medical staff, saying: “Following the tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical team on our player Federico Valverde, […] The article Real Madrid confirm Federico Valverde has a serious ankle sprain was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Oman boss Tarek Sektioui warns of tough Iraq test in Gulf Cup 27 opener
Oman head coach Tarek Sektioui has stepped up preparations for the opening match against Iraq at Gulf Cup 27, describing the first-round fixture as a difficult challenge in what he considers the tournament’s strongest group. Oman will face Iraq at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also competing in Group A. The […] The article Oman boss Tarek Sektioui warns of tough Iraq test in Gulf Cup 27 opener was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Mourinho absence delays first meeting with Flick as Simeone calls for caution
Hans-Dieter Flick and Jose Mourinho will have to wait until 25 October for their first meeting as rival coaches after Mourinho missed an annual gathering of Spain’s top-flight and second-tier managers. Barcelona manager Flick attended Tuesday’s meeting at the Spanish Football Federation’s City of Football in Las Rozas, while Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was […] The article Mourinho absence delays first meeting with Flick as Simeone calls for caution was written by Nuhu Adams and fir...
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