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Zamalek postpone decision on renewing Moroccan star Mahmoud Bentayg’s contract
Egyptian giants Zamalek have postponed a decision on renewing the contract of Moroccan international Mahmoud Bentayg despite the club’s desire to extend his stay beyond his current deal. Bentayg joined Zamalek in the summer of 2024 on a one-season loan from French side Saint-Étienne before the Egyptian club decided to make his move permanent. Zamalek […] The article Zamalek postpone decision on renewing Moroccan star Mahmoud Bentayg’s contract was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared...
Arsenal draw up new plan to hand Noni Madueke bigger role under Mikel Arteta
Arsenal have reportedly drawn up a new development plan for English-Nigerian attacker Noni Madueke, with the winger set to become a more prominent figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad rotation. According to reports, Arteta is pleased with the England international’s adaptation to life at the Emirates Stadium and has been impressed by his explosive qualities. Madueke […] The article Arsenal draw up new plan to hand Noni Madueke bigger role under Mikel Arteta was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ...
Togo begin CAN 2027 qualifying camp ahead of Burundi and Zambia fixtures
Togo have opened their preparations for the CAN 2027 qualifiers, with the national team assembling in Lome on Monday 21 September. The first day began with medical treatment and work in the gym before Patrice Neveu took the squad through a closed training session at 16:00 at Stade de Kegue. A first group of 12 […] The article Togo begin CAN 2027 qualifying camp ahead of Burundi and Zambia fixtures was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz demands full focus for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz has urged Ghana’s players to remain fully focused as they prepare to begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Cote d’Ivoire and Gambia. The Black Stars will be without Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena for their opening Group C fixtures, as they attempt to respond after missing the 2025 […] The article Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz demands full focus for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Ouaddou tells Orlando Pirates legends: winning matters more than showboating
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has defended his criticism of players who showboat, saying his responsibility is to deliver results rather than entertain supporters. The Moroccan coach was angered during the CAF Champions League Preliminary Round second leg against La Cure Waves last week after some of his players attempted what he viewed as […] The article Ouaddou tells Orlando Pirates legends: winning matters more than showboating was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared...
Premier League: Arsenal stumble as pressure builds on Manchester United’s Michael Carrick
Manchester City opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a dramatic weekend in which Arsenal and Chelsea suffered heavy defeats. That advantage will stand for the next three weeks after Arsenal’s perfect start to the season ended with a 3-0 loss at Brighton. City also conceded three goals, but […] The article Premier League: Arsenal stumble as pressure builds on Manchester United’s Michael Carrick was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afric...
Zambia settle in Algiers as coach George Lwandamina demands history-changing display against Algeria
The Chipolopolo Boys have arrived in Algiers and settled into camp ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Algeria on Friday. The Zambia squad, led by captain Fashion Sakala, travelled to Algeria on Sunday following a week-long training camp in Lusaka as preparations intensified for the Group I opener. The […] The article Zambia settle in Algiers as coach George Lwandamina demands history-changing display against Algeria was written by Abdul Karim and fir...
Abu Qir Fertilizers register Ghanaian duo after international clearance
Abu Qir Fertilizers have completed the registration of Ghanaian players Gideon Kofi Kwaison and Prince Tweneboa after receiving their international transfer certificates. The two players joined the Egyptian club during the summer transfer window but had been unable to feature because the required documents had not arrived. FilGoal.com understands that both men are now eligible […] The article Abu Qir Fertilizers register Ghanaian duo after international clearance was written by Elias Boateng...
Amina Orfi becomes youngest world number one after Qatar Classic triumph
Amina Orfi says she is still struggling to believe she has reached the top of the world squash rankings after becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat. The 19-year-old Egyptian defeated compatriot Hania El Hammamy 3-2 in the Qatar Classic final, winning the deciding game 12-10. Her victory moved her to number one in […] The article Amina Orfi becomes youngest world number one after Qatar Classic triumph was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nawaf Al-Aqidi confident Saudi Arabia can win Gulf Cup 27
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi says the national team are fully prepared for Gulf Cup 27 and believes playing at home, in front of their own supporters, can help them return to the winners’ podium. Saudi Arabia will host the tournament from 23 September to 6 October. “We are completely ready for this tournament,” Al-Aqidi […] The article Nawaf Al-Aqidi confident Saudi Arabia can win Gulf Cup 27 was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morgan Gibbs-White called up by England to replace Cole Palmer
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White for September’s international fixtures, with Cole Palmer left out as part of a workload-management decision. The Athletic reported that Gibbs-White was selected to replace Palmer in the England squad. Palmer’s omission is linked to managing his workload and the number of appearances he […] The article Morgan Gibbs-White called up by England to replace Cole Palmer was written by Elikplim Bokor and firs...
Mohamed Salah handed six-month driving ban and £660 fine over speeding offence
Mohamed Salah has been banned from driving for six months and fined £660 after failing to identify who was driving his car when it was caught speeding in Britain. The Trabzonspor player and Egypt captain was prosecuted after his electric Rolls-Royce Spectre, reportedly worth about £400,000, was recorded by a mobile camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, […] The article Mohamed Salah handed six-month driving ban and £660 fine over speeding offence was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Af...
Salah’s hat-trick leads Egypt’s nine overseas players into Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Egypt will begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with nine overseas-based players in Hossam Hassan’s 24-man squad. The Pharaohs are in Group B alongside Angola, Malawi and South Sudan, and will play three matches during the international window from 21 September to 6 October. They face Angola at Cairo […] The article Salah’s hat-trick leads Egypt’s nine overseas players into Africa Cup of Nations qualifying was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Zinedine Zidane to receive enhanced security as France manager
Zinedine Zidane will be given significantly greater security protection than his predecessor Didier Deschamps received as France manager, according to L’Equipe. The French Football Federation has discussed tailored arrangements for Zidane in recent weeks because of the huge public interest surrounding him. Like Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup, Zidane will have a personal bodyguard […] The article Zinedine Zidane to receive enhanced security as France manager was written by Samuel Ekow Amo...
International break: Three Egypt matches, Messi farewell and major European clashes
FilGoal has highlighted the main storylines to follow during the upcoming international break, including three matches involving Egypt, Lionel Messi’s farewell and a series of high-profile fixtures in Europe. The article was published on Monday, 21 September 2026, at 11:57 and was written by FilGoal. Its accompanying image shows the Egypt national team facing Argentina. […] The article International break: Three Egypt matches, Messi farewell and major European clashes was written by Elias Bo...
Spanish referees admit Kang-in Lee should have been sent off in Madrid derby
The Spanish Football Federation’s technical refereeing committee has concluded that Kang-in Lee should have received a red card for his challenge on Fede Valverde during Atletico de Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. The committee also agreed that Dean Huijsen was correctly dismissed following a VAR review for his challenge on Giuliano Simeone inside the […] The article Spanish referees admit Kang-in Lee should have been sent off in Madrid derby was written by Elikplim Bokor and first ap...
Sheppard confident Kaizer Chiefs can recover after fourth league draw
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard believes his side can still turn their early-season opportunities into results after they were held to a goalless draw by Golden Arrows at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday. The result was Chiefs’ fourth draw in seven league matches, although they remain unbeaten. They have won three games and drawn four, […] The article Sheppard confident Kaizer Chiefs can recover after fourth league draw was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on A...
Miguel Cardoso proud as Mamelodi Sundowns make African football history
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he is “very proud” to have placed the club and South Africa in the history books after their 2-1 victory over Al-Ahli Saudi in the African-Asia-Pacific Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. The win sent Sundowns through to the next stage of the competition and underlined their ambition […] The article Miguel Cardoso proud as Mamelodi Sundowns make African football history was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns aim to retain CAF Champions League crown, says Aubrey Modiba
Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns are determined to defend their CAF Champions League title and earn another opportunity to compete in the Fifa Intercontinental Cup. The South African side beat Al-Ahli Saudi 2-1 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to win the Fifa African-Asia-Pacific Cup, securing their progress to the next stage of the tournament. Sundowns […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns aim to retain CAF Champions League crown, says Aubrey Modiba was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeare...
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Derby County forward Mohammed Fuseini handed late Ghana call-up
Mohammed Fuseini has been handed a late call-up to the Ghana squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia. The Derby County forward has been added to the squad following Mohammed Kudus’ decision to withdraw from the international window and uncertainty surrounding Prince Adu Kwabena’s availability. Fuseini’s recall […] The article 2027 AFCON qualifiers: Derby County forward Mohammed Fuseini handed late Ghana call-up was written by Abdul Karim an...
Bruno Genesio finds positives in Harit and Aguerd after PSG defeat
Olympique de Marseille manager Bruno Genesio believes Amine Harit and Nayef Aguerd are providing reasons for encouragement despite his side’s defeat by Paris Saint-Germain at the Velodrome on Sunday. The loss came during a difficult start to the Ligue 1 season for Marseille, who are currently 17th in the table. However, Genesio highlighted the progress […] The article Bruno Genesio finds positives in Harit and Aguerd after PSG defeat was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Africa...
‘He deserves to play for a bigger club’ – Mohamed Belloumi’s dad sets sights on Barcelona after Hull City heroics
Lakhdar Belloumi believes his son Mohamed has earned the right to target Europe’s elite after his impressive start to life with Hull City. Mohamed Belloumi’s father, Lakhdar Belloumi, believes the Hull City winger has the quality to eventually represent one of Europe’s biggest clubs and compete for major domestic and continental honours. The former Algeria […] The article ‘He deserves to play for a bigger club’ – Mohamed Belloumi’s dad sets sights on Barcelona after Hull City heroics was wri...
Real Madrid and Atletico staff members sent off after half-time derby brawl
A confrontation between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players and coaching staff broke out in the tunnel at half-time of Atletico’s 2-1 victory in the Madrid derby, with Antonio Rudiger and Morten Hjulmand identified as the central figures. The incident was detailed in the referee’s report by Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, who said the altercation […] The article Real Madrid and Atletico staff members sent off after half-time derby brawl was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afric...
Roman Ferber: Luxembourg’s top scorer earns Madagascar call-up after 21 goals in 22 games
Roman Ferber has been called up by Madagascar for the first time and could make his international debut at the age of 33, following an outstanding season in Luxembourg. The Belgian striker received his maiden selection for the Barea after changing his sporting nationality. For a player who has spent much of his career in […] The article Roman Ferber: Luxembourg’s top scorer earns Madagascar call-up after 21 goals in 22 games was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Djene Dakonam illness not serious, says Getafe boss ahead of Togo’s CAN 2027 qualifiers
Getafe manager Jose Bordalas has eased concerns over Togo captain Djene Dakonam after the defender asked to come off during Sunday’s La Liga victory over Malaga. Dakonam was withdrawn in the 65th minute, with Orel Mangala taking his place, as Getafe eventually secured a 1-0 win through Ivan Azon’s late goal. The Togo captain was […] The article Djene Dakonam illness not serious, says Getafe boss ahead of Togo’s CAN 2027 qualifiers was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared o...
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