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Felix Nmecha not yet at full fitness for Borussia Dortmund
Felix Nmecha is not yet at his peak condition for Borussia Dortmund, head coach Niko Kovac has confirmed, as the club carefully manages his return to full fitness. The 25-year-old midfielder was substituted in the 55th minute of Dortmund’s 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, continuing a pattern of restricted playing time as he works his way […] The article Felix Nmecha not yet at full fitness for Borussia Dortmund was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Christian Kofane nears Bayer Leverkusen contract extension
Bayer Leverkusen are close to securing Christian Kofane’s long-term future with a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2031. The 20-year-old Cameroon international’s current deal runs until 2029, but Bild reports that an early two-year extension is now in the final stages of completion. The move rewards Kofane’s rapid progress since […] The article Christian Kofane nears Bayer Leverkusen contract extension was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Moroccan wonderkid Ayoub Bouaddi named in Manchester City squad for Porto Champions League clash
Moroccan youngster Ayoub Bouaddi has been named in Manchester City’s squad for their UEFA Champions League clash against Porto on Tuesday. City manager Enzo Maresca has selected a 22-man travelling squad for the opening round of the 2026/27 Champions League league stage, with the English side set to face the Portuguese giants at the Estádio […] The article Moroccan wonderkid Ayoub Bouaddi named in Manchester City squad for Porto Champions League clash was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ...
Chippa United seek Buffalo City Stadium switch for Mamelodi Sundowns fixture
Chippa United have applied to move their Betway Premiership match against Mamelodi Sundowns away from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium after the Gqeberha venue failed to satisfy the PSL’s required standards. The fixture remains scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, but it will no longer be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Chippa have formally requested […] The article Chippa United seek Buffalo City Stadium switch for Mamelodi Sundowns fixture was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appe...
AmaZulu FC striker Ngwenya backed for Betway Premiership Golden Boot
Former AmaZulu FC striker Dumisani Ngwenya believes the club’s new forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya can challenge for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership Golden Boot after making a remarkable start to the season. The 23-year-old has scored eight goals in his first six appearances in the elite division, announcing himself as one of the most dangerous finishers in […] The article AmaZulu FC striker Ngwenya backed for Betway Premiership Golden Boot was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afric...
Kaizer Chiefs: Young Itumeleng Khune’s breakthrough in the 2008 MTN8 remembered
Kaizer Chiefs’ 2008 MTN8 triumph is remembered not only for the trophy the Soweto club lifted, but also as the tournament in which a young Itumeleng Khune began to establish himself on the biggest stage. For Amakhosi supporters, the competition offered an early glimpse of the goalkeeper who would go on to become one of […] The article Kaizer Chiefs: Young Itumeleng Khune’s breakthrough in the 2008 MTN8 remembered was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bafana Bafana players still waiting for 2026 World Cup bonuses
Bafana Bafana players and members of the technical staff have yet to receive their bonuses for South Africa’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, despite SAFA having received its tournament money six weeks ago. An insider has told KickOff that the players and staff were expected to be paid by the end of August. The […] The article Bafana Bafana players still waiting for 2026 World Cup bonuses was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Willemse recalled as Springboks keep changes to a minimum for All Blacks decider
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made just two changes to the side that beat New Zealand in Johannesburg for Saturday’s Greatest Rivalry Series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore. Damian Willemse returns at full-back in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe, while Morne van den Berg has been promoted to the starting line-up at […] The article Willemse recalled as Springboks keep changes to a minimum for All Blacks decider was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Kaizer Chiefs confirm Thabo Cele departure ahead of transfer-window deadline
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Thabo Cele has left the club after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, with only a couple of weeks remaining in the transfer window. The Soweto club announced the first-team departure as they continue to reshape their squad for the 2026/27 season. Cele is now […] The article Kaizer Chiefs confirm Thabo Cele departure ahead of transfer-window deadline was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ethan Nwaneri stars in Dortmund comeback win over Hoffenheim
Ethan Nwaneri made an immediate impact for Borussia Dortmund, helping inspire a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Hoffenheim only days after arriving on loan from Arsenal. The teenager was introduced after defender Filippo Mané went off injured in the 32nd minute, despite having completed just two training sessions with his new teammates. Dortmund head coach […] The article Ethan Nwaneri stars in Dortmund comeback win over Hoffenheim was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Egypt sweat over Trezeguet injury ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Egypt international Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet has suffered an injury while featuring for Al-Riyadh in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Khaleej. The Egyptian winger started the match as Al-Riyadh faced Al-Khaleej in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League, but his involvement was cut short after just 11 minutes. Trezeguet sustained the injury following […] The article Egypt sweat over Trezeguet injury ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on A...
SAFA explains delay in paying World Cup bonuses to Bafana Bafana players
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has explained the delay in paying Bafana Bafana players and members of the technical team following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports went rife that a chunk of the players who represented South Africa at the global showpiece are furious with the South African FA and are said to […] The article SAFA explains delay in paying World Cup bonuses to Bafana Bafana players was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele agree mutual contract termination
Kaizer Chiefs have agreed to part ways with midfielder Thabo Cele by mutual consent, bringing an end to the 29-year-old’s time at the club. The decision was announced on Monday as Kaizer Chiefs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Cele joined Amakhosi from Fakel Voronezh in January 2025, arriving to a […] The article Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele agree mutual contract termination was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Van Neel’s Bafana call-up reward for form and long-term tracking, says Dladla
Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla believes Bafana Bafana manager Pitso Mosimane and his technical team had been monitoring Ronaldo Van Neel before the striker joined the club, helping explain his inclusion in the national team’s preliminary squad. Van Neel moved to Abafana Bes’thende from Hungry Lions at the start of the campaign after an outstanding […] The article Van Neel’s Bafana call-up reward for form and long-term tracking, says Dladla was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Af...
Saudi Pro League shifts from big spending to smarter transfer strategy
The Saudi Pro League spent about $407m on transfers in summer 2026, a 26.3% fall from the previous summer and the lowest total since the country’s star-recruitment project began. The figures underline a significant change from summer 2023, when Saudi clubs emerged as one of world football’s biggest financial forces and attracted dozens of leading […] The article Saudi Pro League shifts from big spending to smarter transfer strategy was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles
Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal’s greatest strength is their ability to win matches without relying on control or sustained dominance, a quality he says could help them retain the Premier League title. The former England defender was speaking after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s London derby. He said the result demonstrated […] The article Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles was written by Sylv...
New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia
Rodri’s challenge on Valencia forward Arnaut Danjuma has prompted fresh debate after new footage emerged from Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory on Sunday, with the incident raising questions over whether the midfielder should have been sent off. The disputed moment occurred inside Barcelona’s penalty area during the fourth round of the competition. The broadcast pictures […] The article New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia was written by S...
Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane
Bayer Leverkusen are close to securing the long-term future of Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane, with the Bundesliga club reportedly nearing an agreement on a new contract until 2031. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Leverkusen from Spanish side Albacete in the summer of 2025, attracting interest from several Premier League clubs. According […] The article Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane was written by Eric Kwafo and fi...
Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match
Nigerian winger Suleman Sani is set to leave RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah without having made a single competitive appearance for the German club, according to reports. The 20-year-old’s move was reportedly completed on Sunday, the final day of the Saudi Pro League transfer window, with an official announcement expected soon. RB Leipzig […] The article Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match was written by Eric Kwafo and f...
Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears
Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey is increasingly likely to remain at the German champions until at least January after the Saudi Arabian transfer window closed without an agreement being reached. The 25-year-old right-back had been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl admitting the club were still […] The article Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso
Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Paolo Vanoli to become the club’s new head coach, with the Italian set to replace Fabio Grosso after the team’s poor start to the season. Grosso’s final match in charge was Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Torino at Fiorentina’s stadium. The club subsequently confirmed his departure, bringing an end to […] The article Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash
Manchester City will travel to Portugal without Nico O’Reilly and Jeremy Doku for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League league-phase opener against FC Porto, according to the Manchester Evening News. The two sides meet at 22:00 BST on Tuesday, with City beginning their European campaign at the Estadio do Dragao. O’Reilly and Doku are both unavailable, while […] The article Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on...
Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah stepped down as a director of all four of his British companies three days before Trabzonspor announced his signing, with his wife Magi Sadeq appointed to each board on the same day. On 3 August 2026, Sadeq replaced Salah as a registered director across the four businesses. In three of the companies, she […] The article Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four
Ittihad Alexandria secured a 1-0 victory over Petrol Asyut in the Egyptian League, with Nour Alaa El Din scoring the only goal of the match during the second half. The decisive moment came after Petrol Asyut’s defence lost its shape. Yousry Waheed advanced towards the penalty area before finding Nour Alaa El Din on the […] The article Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision
Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi has left French winger Simon Boabri out of the club’s eight-player foreign contingent for Monday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Neom, with the decision described as tactical. The league leaders face Neom in the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League as they look to maintain their perfect start […] The article Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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