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Ousmane Dembele says Luis Enrique decides his PSG rest days
Ousmane Dembele has played down the rest he was given by Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League trip to Manchester City, insisting the decision was entirely down to head coach Luis Enrique. The forward was handed a short break after France’s international fixtures and did not feature in PSG’s weekend match. Speaking in Manchester […] The article Ousmane Dembele says Luis Enrique decides his PSG rest days was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns begin Betway Premiership defence against Richards Bay
Newly crowned MTN8 champions Mamelodi Sundowns return to Betway Premiership action against Richards Bay at Princes Magogo Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Brazilians ended a three-week wait for competitive football on Saturday, beating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Miguel Cardoso’s side face a short journey to Richards Bay […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns begin Betway Premiership defence against Richards Bay was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah an...
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership against Stellenbosch FC
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action on Tuesday when they host Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium. The match, scheduled for 13 October 2026, will be Chiefs’ first in three weeks after the extended international break. The Soweto club are seeking their first league win since their previous outing ended in a goalless draw against […] The article Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership against Stellenbosch FC was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates name starting XI for TS Galaxy Betway Premiership clash
Orlando Pirates have made changes to their focus after losing the MTN8 final, with Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side returning to Betway Premiership action against TS Galaxy on Tuesday night. The match will be played at the Orlando Amstel Arena on 13 October 2026, with Pirates aiming to maintain their unbeaten league run after seven matches. Pirates’ […] The article Orlando Pirates name starting XI for TS Galaxy Betway Premiership clash was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates target wins as four Betway Premiership matches begin
All four Betway Premiership fixtures got under way at 19:30 on Tuesday, with Kaizer Chiefs hosting Stellenbosch, Orlando Pirates facing TS Galaxy, Richards Bay taking on Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City meeting AmaZulu FC. Kaizer Chiefs named Leaner, Frosler, Miguel, Moloisane, Cross, Monyane, Mako, Mthethwa, Shabalala, Vilakazi and Duba in their starting XI. Stellenbosch began […] The article Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates target wins as four Betway Premiership matches begin was written...
Aurelien Tchouameni declines to reveal Real Madrid midfield opinion
Aurelien Tchouameni has declined to reveal whether he believes Real Madrid need a more creative midfielder, despite admitting he has an opinion on the issue. Speaking before Real Madrid’s Champions League trip to Roma, the France international was asked whether the squad lacks a player capable of unlocking defences from midfield. He said: “I have […] The article Aurelien Tchouameni declines to reveal Real Madrid midfield opinion was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Ghana Black Queens march on in Olympic Games qualifiers after dominant display against Mauritius
Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after a commanding victory over Mauritius in the second leg of their tie at Essipong Stadium on Tuesday. The Queens entered the return fixture with a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Mauritius and continued their dominance on home […] The article Ghana Black Queens march on in Olympic Games qualifiers after dominant display against Mauritius was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Eintracht Frankfurt receives injury boost as Jeremiaha Maluze returns to training
Eintracht Frankfurt have been handed a welcome fitness boost with Jeremiaha Maluze returning to team training on Tuesday. The 21-year-old centre-back had been sidelined by a thigh problem, which was later followed by an illness. His absence also meant he missed Frankfurt’s heavy 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig. According to Hessenschau, Maluze trained alongside the […] The article Eintracht Frankfurt receives injury boost as Jeremiaha Maluze returns to training was written by Elias Boateng and firs...
Silas rejoins team training in major recovery milestone
Mainz 05 attacker Silas has taken another significant step in his recovery by joining part of team training for the first time since suffering a serious shin and fibula fracture in March. The 28-year-old trained with his teammates for around 30 minutes on Tuesday before moving into an individual programme and completing additional running work. […] The article Silas rejoins team training in major recovery milestone was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hossam Hassan leads Al Ittihad Alexandria attack against El Gouna
Al Ittihad Alexandria have named Hossam Hassan in their starting attack for their Egyptian Premier League meeting with El Gouna. The two sides face each other shortly in the sixth round of the competition. Al Ittihad Alexandria’s starting line-up is: Goalkeeper: Sobhi Soliman Defenders: Moamen Awad, Mostafa Ibrahim, Mohamed Mostafa, Khaled Massad Midfielders: Mohamed Fakhry, […] The article Hossam Hassan leads Al Ittihad Alexandria attack against El Gouna was written by Elikplim Bokor and fi...
Bank Al Ahly defeat Talaea El Gaish 3-0 after penalty miss and late red card
Bank Al Ahly secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Tala’ea El Gaish in the sixth week of the league season at Cairo Stadium. Francisco Anderson gave Bank Al Ahly the lead after only five minutes, striking a first-time effort from inside the penalty area. The goal ensured his side went into half-time 1-0 ahead. The […] The article Bank Al Ahly defeat Talaea El Gaish 3-0 after penalty miss and late red card was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Petroleum Assiut secure first league win of season against Abu Qir Fertilizers
Petroleum Assiut claimed their first victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Abu Qir Fertilizers in the sixth round of the Egyptian league. Mohamed Eid and Fathy Gamal scored for Petroleum Assiut, while Ali Hussein was on target for the Alexandria-based side. The result was Petroleum Assiut’s first win in all competitions this […] The article Petroleum Assiut secure first league win of season against Abu Qir Fertilizers was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Postecoglou concerned by Coman injury as Al Nassr avoid competition priorities
Ange Postecoglou says Kingsley Coman’s injury is a concern after Al Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite. The victory was Al Nassr’s first in the league stage, following their unexpected 4-0 defeat by Al Ain in the opening round. It moved the Saudi club to three points in seventh place […] The article Postecoglou concerned by Coman injury as Al Nassr avoid competition priorities was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Milos Kerkez says Liverpool must respond after ‘disappointing’ Manchester City defeat
Milos Kerkez says Liverpool must react to their “disappointing” defeat by Manchester City when they face LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday. Liverpool travel to Austria for a 19:45 BST kick-off in the second round of the competition’s league phase, looking to put their domestic setback behind them. “We were very disappointed after the […] The article Milos Kerkez says Liverpool must respond after ‘disappointing’ Manchester City defeat was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afr...
Liverpool omit Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai for LASK Champions League trip
Liverpool will travel to Austria without Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with LASK Linz. The three players also missed Liverpool’s recent Premier League match against Manchester City because of injury and a lack of match fitness. Liverpool visit LASK at 7:45pm on Wednesday in the second round of […] The article Liverpool omit Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai for LASK Champions League trip was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Af...
Al Ittihad Alexandria sign American guard Frank Mason ahead of December arrival
Al Ittihad Alexandria have announced the signing of American guard Frank Mason to strengthen their basketball squad. Mason, who plays as a point guard in position one, will join the Egyptian club at the beginning of December. He is scheduled to arrive in Alexandria for a medical examination before linking up with the team. Head […] The article Al Ittihad Alexandria sign American guard Frank Mason ahead of December arrival was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaS...
On Sport to broadcast Al Ahly’s CAF Confederation Cup tie against Kitara
On Sport has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for Al Ahly’s CAF Confederation Cup first-leg fixture against Ugandan side Kitara. The match will be played next Saturday in the first leg of the round of 32, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00. The return fixture will be shown by Al Ahly channel, which previously announced that it […] The article On Sport to broadcast Al Ahly’s CAF Confederation Cup tie against Kitara was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes return for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manchester City trip
Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes have returned to the Paris Saint-Germain squad for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain travel to the Etihad Stadium for the league-phase fixture, which kicks off at 22:00 on Wednesday. Both players were left out of the team’s latest league match against Le Mans as they were […] The article Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes return for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manchester City trip was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared...
Al Ahly’s Muaz Azab diagnosed with mild concussion after Kinshasa match
Al Ahly have confirmed that Muaz Azab suffered a mild concussion during their African Handball Champions League match against Kinshasa in Angola. The Egyptian club said Azab underwent a CT scan after being hurt during the game. The scan confirmed the concussion, prompting the medical team to carry out the necessary examinations and prepare an […] The article Al Ahly’s Muaz Azab diagnosed with mild concussion after Kinshasa match was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco’s Achraf Dari set to stay at Al Ahly after reported change of plans
Moroccan defender Achraf Dari is reportedly set to remain at Egyptian giants Al Ahly during the upcoming winter transfer window, with coach Hussein Ammouta keen to give him another opportunity to establish himself in the team. Al Ahly reconsider Dari’s future According to Egyptian media reports, Al Ahly’s management has decided to close the file […] The article Morocco’s Achraf Dari set to stay at Al Ahly after reported change of plans was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen warns Galatasaray cannot afford to sit back against Barcelona
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has described Barcelona as the best team in the world at present but insists Galatasaray will approach their meeting with the Spanish giants with ambition and determination. Galatasaray are preparing to host Barcelona at Rams Park, where Osimhen expects an intense contest against a side renowned for its quality and ability […] The article Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen warns Galatasaray cannot afford to sit back against Barcelona was written by Eric Kwafo and ...
Burkina Faso athletes promised minimum 200,000 FCFA monthly pay in new Sovereignty League
Every athlete selected for Burkina Faso’s new Ligue de la Souverainete will receive a minimum monthly payment of 200,000 FCFA, President Ibrahim Traore has announced. The competition was presented in Ouagadougou on Monday, 12 October 2026, during a meeting between the president, the country’s regional governors and several sports officials. According to the Direction de […] The article Burkina Faso athletes promised minimum 200,000 FCFA monthly pay in new Sovereignty League was written by El...
Paris FC await Samir Chergui injury diagnosis after Lorient match
Paris FC are waiting for further news on Samir Chergui after the defender was forced off during their Ligue 1 meeting with FC Lorient this weekend. Chergui, 27, started in central defence but asked to be substituted in the 65th minute after feeling a muscular discomfort. The Paris FC staff decided to take no risks […] The article Paris FC await Samir Chergui injury diagnosis after Lorient match was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Jan Gyamerah returns to training ahead of Elversberg vs Augsburg
Elversberg have received a timely boost with the return of right-back Jan Gyamerah to full training. The 31-year-old has fully recovered from the muscular problem that forced him to withdraw from Ghana’s national-team duty during the recent international break. Gyamerah picked up the injury in the goalless draw against Schalke 04 before the break. He […] The article Jan Gyamerah returns to training ahead of Elversberg vs Augsburg was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
CAF Confederation Cup: Kitara FC promise players big winning bonuses ahead of Al Ahly clash
Ugandan outfit Kitara FC have promised their players winning bonuses ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The two sides are scheduled to meet in the first leg of the round of 32, with Kitara determined to take advantage of home support and make life difficult for the Egyptian powerhouse. […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: Kitara FC promise players big winning bonuses ahead of Al Ahly clash was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afri...
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