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Erdogan invites Mohamed Salah to presidential palace, Turkish report says
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has invited Trabzonspor forward Mohamed Salah to a meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara, according to Turkish newspaper 61saat. The meeting was expected to take place today or tomorrow, but has been postponed because of Erdogan’s scheduled visits to the cities of Rize and Samsun. The planned meeting was […] The article Erdogan invites Mohamed Salah to presidential palace, Turkish report says was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on A...
Al Ahly begin search for Amr El Gazar replacement after serious knee injury
Al Ahly have started looking for a replacement for defender Amr El Gazar ahead of the January transfer window after the player was diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. The Egyptian club confirmed previously that El Gazar had suffered the injury, which is expected to rule him out for a significant period. The defender […] The article Al Ahly begin search for Amr El Gazar replacement after serious knee injury was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
KVZ vs Asswehly: Early-season test as home side looks to respond to defeat
KVZ face Asswehly on 13 September at 12:00 GMT, with the hosts aiming to recover from a defeat and the visitors arriving after a win. The match offers both sides an opportunity to strengthen their position early in the league campaign. KVZ have scored 0 goals this season, while Asswehly have also scored 0. That […] The article KVZ vs Asswehly: Early-season test as home side looks to respond to defeat was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Alexander Isak targeting consistency after Liverpool breakthrough
Alexander Isak says he is beginning to find his rhythm at Liverpool after scoring three goals in his first four appearances of the 2026-27 season. The Sweden striker scored twice in Liverpool’s 2-0 Premier League win at Ipswich Town last weekend, producing two impressive finishes to help secure victory. Isak has started all four matches […] The article Alexander Isak targeting consistency after Liverpool breakthrough was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AmaZulu aim to extend winning run against struggling Marumo Gallants
AmaZulu will look to strengthen their position in the Betway Premiership when they host Marumo Gallants at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on Saturday. The match kicks off at 15h00 and will be broadcast live on SABC 1. It can also be streamed on the SABC Plus App. AmaZulu head into the fixture after […] The article AmaZulu aim to extend winning run against struggling Marumo Gallants was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nico OReilly cleared for Manchester derby as Jeremy Doku remains out
Nico O’Reilly is available for Manchester City’s Premier League meeting with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Jeremy Doku will miss the Manchester derby. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed O’Reilly has recovered from the injury which forced him to withdraw from the starting line-up shortly before last weekend’s match against Coventry. Doku, […] The article Nico OReilly cleared for Manchester derby as Jeremy Doku remains out was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah...
Cercle Brugge sign Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux on free transfer
Cercle Brugge have signed South Africa midfielder Luke Le Roux on a free transfer, less than a week after he ended his spell with Portsmouth. The 26-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the Belgian Pro League club, who confirmed the move on Tuesday. “Cercle Brugge have strengthened their midfield with Luke Le Roux,” the […] The article Cercle Brugge sign Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux on free transfer was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle United to keep momentum as Lewis Hall targets ‘big things’
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has called on his side to maintain their unbeaten beginning to the season when they travel to Leeds on Monday. Jaissle has overseen an encouraging opening since taking charge during the European summer, with Newcastle avoiding defeat in their first five matches in all competitions. Their most recent result was […] The article Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle United to keep momentum as Lewis Hall targets ‘big things’ was written by Nuhu Adams and firs...
Chelseas Joao Pedro says front three can become very dangerous under Alonso
Joao Pedro says Chelsea’s attack has made an impressive start under Xabi Alonso and believes the partnership he has formed with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers can become even more difficult to defend as the season develops. Chelsea have scored 16 goals in their first five matches since Alonso took charge, with Wednesday’s 6-3 win […] The article Chelseas Joao Pedro says front three can become very dangerous under Alonso was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi unavailable for Stade Rennes clash
Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi is set to miss Friday night’s Ligue 1 encounter against Stade Rennais as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. The Nigerian midfielder picked up the injury during Marseille’s 2-0 defeat to AS Monaco two weeks ago, forcing him to leave the pitch and raising concerns over his availability for […] The article Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi unavailable for Stade Rennes clash was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
‘Don’t come back until you do it’ – Mum’s tough love fuels Olwethu Makhanya’s Rangers trophy chase
Olwethu Makhanya could have walked away from football at 16, but his mother’s refusal to let him quit has helped propel him to the brink of a first major final with Rangers. The South African defender had become so frustrated during an early search for opportunities in Johannesburg that he considered abandoning his football dream […] The article ‘Don’t come back until you do it’ – Mum’s tough love fuels Olwethu Makhanya’s Rangers trophy chase was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on ...
Aliou Dieng makes immediate impact at Valencia after Al Ahly move
Aliou Dieng has quickly established himself in Spain after leaving Al Ahly for Valencia, earning a place in the starting XI at the beginning of the season. The Mali international’s representative, Khaled Maghraby, discussed the midfielder’s successful move in an interview with Maghreb-Foot. He praised the co-operation of Al Ahly’s Egyptian officials during negotiations and […] The article Aliou Dieng makes immediate impact at Valencia after Al Ahly move was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appi...
OGC Nice make Alidu Seidu their priority defensive target
OGC Nice have identified Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu as their preferred option to strengthen the defence following Antoine Mendy’s serious left-knee injury. According to information from L’Equipe, the Ghana international has emerged as the club’s main target. However, Nice must first receive approval from Ineos, the club’s owner, before formally opening negotiations with Stade […] The article OGC Nice make Alidu Seidu their priority defensive target was written by Nuhu Adams and first...
Guirassy leads standout African performers on Champions League opening night
The 2026/27 Champions League league phase began with several African players making a decisive impact, from match-winning goals and debut strikes to dramatic comebacks. Guirassy delivers on landmark Dortmund appearance Serhou Guirassy produced the performance of the opening round as Borussia Dortmund defeated Villarreal 3-2 in the Guinea international’s 100th appearance for the German club. […] The article Guirassy leads standout African performers on Champions League opening night was writt...
Manchester derby: probable line-ups for Manchester United v Manchester City
Manchester United host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Premier League, with the Red Devils seeking to halt their neighbours’ winning run. Manchester City, meanwhile, will be aiming to protect their position at the top of the table. Enzo Maresca is expected to select a side combining defensive strength with creativity for the […] The article Manchester derby: probable line-ups for Manchester United v Manchester City was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
El Hadj Ba ends 25 year football career with retirement announcement
Mauritania international El Hadj Ba has officially announced his retirement from football after a career spanning more than 25 years. Ba began playing football at the age of six with CSL Aulnay before building a professional career that took him across several European clubs and eventually back to Mauritania. The midfielder played for a number […] The article El Hadj Ba ends 25 year football career with retirement announcement was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt star Mohamed Salah set to meet Turkey president Tayyip Erdogan
Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to meet Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a request involving the Trabzonspor hierarchy. According to reports, Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan recently spoke with Erdogan, who asked about the Egyptian star during their conversation. Dogan reportedly informed the Turkish president about Salah’s desire to meet him, prompting […] The article Egypt star Mohamed Salah set to meet Turkey president Tayyip Erdogan was wr...
Mourinho demands maximum points from Real Madrid before international break
Jose Mourinho has told his Real Madrid players they must collect all nine available points before the first international break of the season after the defeat by Real Betis disrupted the club’s plans. Mourinho had wanted Real Madrid to reach the break with a perfect record of 21 points from 21. The aim was to […] The article Mourinho demands maximum points from Real Madrid before international break was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Brahim Diaz makes his case as Real Madrid’s €125m signing waits for a start
Brahim Diaz has strengthened his claim for a regular starting place on the right wing after an influential performance for Real Madrid against Inter Milan, while 125m-euro signing Yan Diomande continues to wait for his first start. The Ivory Coast player joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig around a month ago, but has so far […] The article Brahim Diaz makes his case as Real Madrid’s €125m signing waits for a start was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid renew interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as Rodri alternative
Real Madrid are revisiting their interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as they seek a solution to the weakness in central midfield exposed by their failure to sign Rodri. The Spanish club’s problems were highlighted against Inter Milan, with the team lacking a player capable of controlling matches at the level offered by the Barcelona […] The article Real Madrid renew interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as Rodri alternative was written by Alansary and first appeared on ...
Sassuolo host Juventus in Serie A: kick-off time, streaming details and expected line-ups
Sassuolo will host Juventus at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday, 13 September 2026, in the fourth round of the 2026-27 Serie A season. The home side go into the match 10th in the table with four points. Sassuolo will be aiming for a positive result against one of the competition’s leading clubs as they look […] The article Sassuolo host Juventus in Serie A: kick-off time, streaming details and expected line-ups was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Federico Chiesa linked with Atletico Madrid and Valencia move from Liverpool
Federico Chiesa’s future at Liverpool has become increasingly uncertain, with reports linking the Italy international with a move to La Liga during the January transfer window. Atletico Madrid and Valencia are both said to be monitoring the forward, who has struggled for regular first-team football since joining Liverpool from Juventus in 2024. According to Tribuna, […] The article Federico Chiesa linked with Atletico Madrid and Valencia move from Liverpool was written by Elikplim Bokor and ...
Laporta targets Barcelona clean sweep with Champions League top priority
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club have the quality to challenge for every major honour this season, while making clear that winning the Champions League is their leading ambition. Laporta was speaking at Barcelona’s annual wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to Rafael Casanova, held to mark the National Day of Catalonia. The president urged […] The article Laporta targets Barcelona clean sweep with Champions League top priority was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on ...
Napoli v Bologna: How to watch the 2026-27 Italian league match online
Napoli host Bologna at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday, 13 September 2026, with both sides looking to improve difficult starts to the 2026-27 Italian league season. The fourth-round fixture sees Napoli attempt to move closer to the leading positions after taking three points from their opening matches. Massimiliano Allegri’s side currently sit 12th […] The article Napoli v Bologna: How to watch the 2026-27 Italian league match online was written by Alansary and first appeared on...
Nico Paz explains why he chose Como over Real Madrid return
Nico Paz says he chose to remain at Como because the Italian club offered him the best opportunity to continue developing, despite Real Madrid’s intention to bring him back in the summer of 2026. The Argentina midfielder made his Champions League debut for Como and explained his decision after the club’s 4-1 victory over RB […] The article Nico Paz explains why he chose Como over Real Madrid return was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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