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Thomas Reis reveals how Mohamed Salah will be used at Trabzonspor
Thomas Reis says Mohamed Salah will be given the freedom to express his attacking talent at Trabzonspor, while still being expected to contribute defensively. Reis was appointed as the club’s new head coach ahead of Saturday’s Turkish league fixture against Galatasaray, the headline match of the sixth round. Speaking at his introductory press conference, Reis […] The article Thomas Reis reveals how Mohamed Salah will be used at Trabzonspor was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
ZED’s Ahmed El Soghairy faces up to two months out with knee injury
ZED midfielder Ahmed El Soghairy will be sidelined for between six weeks and two months after suffering a second-degree sprain to the medial collateral ligament in his knee. The 28-year-old was injured during ZED’s Egyptian league match against El Qanah in the fifth round of the season. “Ahmed El Soghairy suffered a second-degree sprain to […] The article ZED’s Ahmed El Soghairy faces up to two months out with knee injury was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaS...
Al Masry announce seven-point plan after three straight league defeats
Al Masry have announced seven measures to address a run of poor results that has left the club under pressure, including a 25% deduction from players’ contracts and the appointment of Ismail Youssef as sporting director. The decisions follow three successive defeats in the league, with Al Masry’s latest setback a 2-0 loss to Al […] The article Al Masry announce seven-point plan after three straight league defeats was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Friday’s football: Zamalek face Al Ahly in women’s derby as Premier League returns
European league action continues on Friday, 18 September 2026, with fixtures taking place before the upcoming international break. The day’s schedule includes the fifth-round Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea, as well as a derby in the Egyptian Women’s League, where Zamalek Women meet Al Ahly Women. Premier League Brentford v Chelsea will open […] The article Friday’s football: Zamalek face Al Ahly in women’s derby as Premier League returns was written by Eric Kwafo and firs...
Haimad Abdelli creates Marseille goal in difficult night against Besiktas
Haimad Abdelli provided an impressive assist for Marseille but could not prevent a heavy 4-1 defeat by Besiktas in their Europa League opener in Istanbul. The Algerian midfielder started in Marseille’s midfield and produced a positive individual performance despite his side struggling to keep pace with the Turkish team after half-time. Marseille had shown encouraging […] The article Haimad Abdelli creates Marseille goal in difficult night against Besiktas was written by Issa Said and first a...
Egypt begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preparations under Hassan brothers
Egypt’s senior national team have begun their training camp ahead of the opening two rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Pharaohs are preparing for matches against Angola on 25 September and South Sudan on 29 September, followed by a friendly against South Africa on 4 October. Head coach Hossam Hassan is […] The article Egypt begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preparations under Hassan brothers was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Algeria coach Hemdani urges patience over young dual-national players
The battle to recruit dual-national players remains a major priority for Algeria, with new coach Brahim Hemdani confirming that his staff are already working on several cases while warning that teenagers should not be rushed into making a decision with long-term consequences. The issue has become particularly prominent with the emergence of several players eligible […] The article Algeria coach Hemdani urges patience over young dual-national players was written by Alansary and first appeared...
Marseille v PSG: Paris Saint-Germain heavy favourites for September’s Classique
Olympique de Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with the visitors strongly favoured to win the latest edition of French football’s biggest fixture. Nasser Eddy, a consultant for NCI Sport and presenter of the European Champions League on Radio Nostalgie, has assessed the match, which kicks off at […] The article Marseille v PSG: Paris Saint-Germain heavy favourites for September’s Classique was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and firs...
Silvere Ganvoula joins Wydad Casablanca as Adama Wade moves to Libya
09:51 – Senegalese defender Adama Wade has left the Senegalese championship and Jaraaf de Dakar to join Libyan first-division side Al Taawon SC. The 29-year-old strengthens the North African club after a career that has included several spells abroad. Before moving to Libya, Wade played for FC Locomotive in Georgia and Umraniyespor in Turkey. 09:30 […] The article Silvere Ganvoula joins Wydad Casablanca as Adama Wade moves to Libya was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Liverpool among Premier League clubs monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour
Liverpool are among a group of Premier League clubs keeping track of Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, with interest in the Senegal international potentially leading to a move to England in 2027. Manchester United have also previously been linked with the 22-year-old, while Liverpool’s interest is understood to remain active, according to TEAMtalk. Ndour’s combination of […] The article Liverpool among Premier League clubs monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour was written by Issa Said ...
Morocco’s post-World Cup future begins with Ouahbi’s 29-player squad
Mohamed Ouahbi’s first Morocco squad since the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals signals a gradual transition rather than a major overhaul, with established leaders retained alongside several new faces. The Atlas Lions will face Gabon at Rabat’s Stade Moulay Abdellah on 25 September before playing Lesotho in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on 29 September in their opening […] The article Morocco’s post-World Cup future begins with Ouahbi’s 29-player squad was written by Alansary and first appeared o...
Richards Bay set to appoint Dimitar Pantev after Marumo Gallants move collapses
Richards Bay are poised to appoint Dimitar Pantev as their new head coach, just one week after the Bulgarian’s proposed move to Marumo Gallants broke down. The Natal Rich Boyz dismissed Ronnie Gabriel on Thursday after beginning their 2026/27 league campaign without a win. Richards Bay have drawn three matches and lost three of their […] The article Richards Bay set to appoint Dimitar Pantev after Marumo Gallants move collapses was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Sebelebele says Pirates players must ‘work for the badge’
Orlando Pirates defender Kamogelo Sebelebele says players must repay the sacrifices made by supporters after being named Man of the Match in Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Durban City. The 24-year-old helped the Buccaneers secure the win at the Orlando Amstel Arena and reflected on the responsibility that comes with wearing the club’s famous black and […] The article Sebelebele says Pirates players must ‘work for the badge’ was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Steve Komphela credits football and education for rise from farm hardship to Sundowns success
Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Steve Komphela says football and education transformed his life, taking him from a childhood of poverty on a farm to the highest levels of African football. Komphela, who has a teaching qualification, has established a distinguished career in South African football. He progressed from captain and accomplished defender during his playing […] The article Steve Komphela credits football and education for rise from farm hardship to Sundowns success was written b...
Relebohile Mofokeng making early impact at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Three months after joining Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Relebohile Mofokeng is already making a strong impression in Belgium, offering further evidence of South Africa’s ability to produce footballers capable of succeeding at the highest level. The 21-year-old moved from Orlando Pirates to the Belgian club in July in a deal reportedly worth €3 million (around R56m). […] The article Relebohile Mofokeng making early impact at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah...
Floyd Samba scores twice as Manchester City cruise past Norwich
Floyd Samba marked his Manchester City senior debut with two goals as Enzo Maresca’s side began their Carabao Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Norwich. The 17-year-old was among 10 changes made by Maresca after Sunday’s dramatic Manchester derby win, but made an immediate case for a first-team role this season with a composed […] The article Floyd Samba scores twice as Manchester City cruise past Norwich was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tchouameni’s 86-minute return gives Mourinho fresh balance in Real Madrid midfield
Aurelien Tchouameni’s return to Real Madrid has given Jose Mourinho renewed belief that the France midfielder can restore balance and control to his team. Tchouameni was not yet fully match-fit after his absence but started Tuesday’s match against Elche alongside Federico Valverde and played 86 minutes. His performance provided an encouraging indication that he can […] The article Tchouameni’s 86-minute return gives Mourinho fresh balance in Real Madrid midfield was written by Samuel Ekow Am...
FIFA reject Spain request again as Gavi suspension remains in place
FIFA’s Appeal Committee has rejected a second request from the Spanish Football Federation to suspend the one-match ban imposed on Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The suspension relates to incidents during the World Cup final and means Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will be unable to select Gavi for the team’s opening Nations League match if […] The article FIFA reject Spain request again as Gavi suspension remains in place was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Raphinha leads Barcelona’s penalty pecking order under Flick
Barcelona have awarded themselves five penalties this season, including three in their match against Racing Santander on Wednesday, with Raphinha emerging as the leading figure in deciding who takes them. It is unusual for a team to receive three spot-kicks in one game, but Barcelona’s sustained attacking pressure overwhelmed Racing. Two of the decisions also […] The article Raphinha leads Barcelona’s penalty pecking order under Flick was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim the only first-team player to walk out of training ground
Barcelona have renewed Hamza Abdelkarim’s contract this week, improving his financial terms and increasing the value of his release clause to 150m euros. The Egypt forward, who has been Barcelona’s leading scorer during pre-season, remains registered with the club’s reserve team despite becoming fully integrated into the senior squad’s daily training programme at the club’s […] The article Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim the only first-team player to walk out of training ground was writte...
Morocco’s AFCON 2025 generated $1.8bn economic impact – CAF boss Patrice Motsepe
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations generated an estimated $1.8 billion economic impact for the country. Motsepe disclosed the figure while speaking in Tanzania during a CAF delegation visit to assess preparations for the 2027 AFCON. Morocco hosted the tournament between December 2025 and January 2026, with […] The article Morocco’s AFCON 2025 generated $1.8bn economic impact – CAF boss Patrice Motsepe was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appia...
Manchester United’s Brighton defeat raises questions but not yet a crisis
Manchester United’s 3-2 League Cup defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford has brought Michael Carrick’s team back under scrutiny, but the result should not yet be treated as proof that the club’s rebuilding project is failing. United led 2-0 before losing on Wednesday and are apparently the first side in 50 years to surrender a […] The article Manchester United’s Brighton defeat raises questions but not yet a crisis was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
South African women’s football still a ‘glorified hobby’, says former Banyana captain Dludlu
Former Banyana captain Simphiwe Dludlu says South African women’s football has progressed significantly, but many players still have to combine elite sport with employment or education. Dludlu, who has also worked as South Africa Under-17 women’s mentor, described the game as a “glorified hobby” because only a small proportion of players can rely on football […] The article South African women’s football still a ‘glorified hobby’, says former Banyana captain Dludlu was written by Alansary an...
Kaizer Chiefs ‘not panicking’ over Brandon Petersen injury, says Thabo Moloisane
Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane says the club has enough goalkeeping cover to cope with Brandon Petersen’s absence as they seek to remain unbeaten before the FIFA international break. Petersen suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday and is expected to be out for four to six weeks. The goalkeeper and club captain had […] The article Kaizer Chiefs ‘not panicking’ over Brandon Petersen injury, says Thabo Moloisane was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Richards Bay name interim coaching team after Ronnie Gabriel resignation
Richards Bay have appointed Jomo Gumede and Sbusiso Msomi to lead the team on an interim basis following Ronnie Gabriel’s resignation, SABC Sport understands. The pair will take charge of Saturday’s Betway Premiership meeting with Sekhukhune United as the Natal Rich Boys continue their search for a permanent head coach. Richards Bay hope to announce […] The article Richards Bay name interim coaching team after Ronnie Gabriel resignation was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
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