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Morocco’s Ashraf Dari returns to Al Ahly squad as Hussein Ammouta makes surprise decision
Moroccan defender Ashraf Dari has been included in Al Ahly’s squad for the first time this season, with coach Hussein Ammouta handing him a potential route back into the Egyptian giants’ plans. Dari was named in Al Ahly’s squad for Tuesday’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with Abu Qir Fertilisers, marking his first inclusion of the […] The article Morocco’s Ashraf Dari returns to Al Ahly squad as Hussein Ammouta makes surprise decision was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaS...
Algeria star Baghdad Bounedjah makes AFC Champions League history with Al Shamal
Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah wrote his name into the history of the AFC Champions League after scoring Al Shamal’s first-ever goal in the competition against Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad. The Qatar-based side faced Al-Ittihad at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Monday in their opening league stage fixture of the Asian club competition. Bounedjah broke the […] The article Algeria star Baghdad Bounedjah makes AFC Champions League history with Al Shamal was written by Eric Kwafo and first...
Smouha president backs Ahmed Abdel Aziz after ‘bottleneck’ win over Talaea El Gaish
Smouha president Mohamed Bilal has backed manager Ahmed Abdel Aziz and ruled out any immediate change to the coaching staff after the club secured their first Egyptian Premier League victory of the season. Smouha beat Tala’ea El Gaish 1-0 in the opening match of the fifth round, ending a run of 10 league games without […] The article Smouha president backs Ahmed Abdel Aziz after ‘bottleneck’ win over Talaea El Gaish was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ghazl El Mahalla offer free tickets for fans ahead of Zamalek match
Ghazl El Mahalla will provide free tickets to their supporters for Wednesday’s Egyptian Premier League match against Zamalek. Tickets will be available from 17:00 to 23:00 on Tuesday at the ticket office of Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium. The club said sales would continue without a limit on the number of tickets issued until the stadium […] The article Ghazl El Mahalla offer free tickets for fans ahead of Zamalek match was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco attacker Sofiane Boufal joins Al-Ittihad Tripoli on free transfer
Morocco international Sofiane Boufal has joined Libyan club Al-Ittihad Tripoli on a free transfer, bringing his experience at the highest level to a new chapter in his career. The Libyan club confirmed the signing on Monday after reaching an agreement with the 32-year-old, who became a free agent following his departure from French side Le […] The article Morocco attacker Sofiane Boufal joins Al-Ittihad Tripoli on free transfer was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Marseille prospect Elies Diallo chooses France after turning down Algeria U17 call-up
Elies Diallo, the 16-year-old Olympique de Marseille academy winger, has been selected by France for an upcoming U17 training camp and two friendly matches against Finland, after declining an invitation from Algeria for their U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Johan Radet’s squad on Monday ahead of the […] The article Marseille prospect Elies Diallo chooses France after turning down Algeria U17 call-up was written by Abdul Karim an...
Liverpool face Tottenham as Andrew Robertson returns to Anfield in League Cup
Andrew Robertson returns to Anfield in Tottenham colours on Tuesday as Liverpool host the Spurs in the third round of the League Cup, also known as the EFL Cup. The former Liverpool left-back spent nine years at the club between 2017 and 2026 before moving to London on a free transfer. His return comes as […] The article Liverpool face Tottenham as Andrew Robertson returns to Anfield in League Cup was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahli rescued by late Feras Albrikan goal in disappointing AFC Champions League Elite draw
Al Ahli began their defence of the AFC Champions League Elite title with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Pakhtakor at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah on Monday. The Saudi side dominated possession and created the clearer opportunities throughout the opening league-phase match, but failed to convert their chances and appeared set to suffer a damaging defeat […] The article Al Ahli rescued by late Feras Albrikan goal in disappointing AFC Champions League Elite draw was written by Nuhu Adams and first ...
Al Qadsiah make winning AFC Champions League Elite debut against Al Wasl
Al Qadsiah began their first AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a historic 2-1 victory over Al Wasl at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Stadium on Monday. The Saudi Arabian side secured all three points in the opening round of the league phase after goals from Julian Quinones and Mateo Retegui. Leandro Spadacio scored a late […] The article Al Qadsiah make winning AFC Champions League Elite debut against Al Wasl was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lamine Yamal’s goalscoring surge puts Barcelona forward in Ballon d’Or race
Lamine Yamal has transformed his recent form in front of goal, scoring seven times in four matches for Barcelona as he strengthens his case for the Ballon d’Or. The Spain international has become the first Barcelona player to score three successive doubles in La Liga, achieving the feat against Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Levante. He […] The article Lamine Yamal’s goalscoring surge puts Barcelona forward in Ballon d’Or race was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ceramica Cleopatra make best-ever Egyptian Premier League start under Ali Maher
Ceramica Cleopatra have made the strongest start in their Egyptian Premier League history after collecting 12 points from their opening five matches of the 2026-27 season. Ali Maher’s side have won four of those games and lost once, leaving them temporarily at the top of the table. Ceramica Cleopatra are also the league’s leading scorers […] The article Ceramica Cleopatra make best-ever Egyptian Premier League start under Ali Maher was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Hossam Abdelmaged completes third straight full game as Ludogorets beat Septemvri
Ludogorets Razgrad maintained their unbeaten start to the Bulgarian league season with a 2-1 victory over Septemvri in the ninth round. Egypt international Hossam Abdelmaged played the entire match for Ludogorets, completing 90 minutes for the third consecutive game. Ivaylo opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Aguibou Camara doubled Ludogorets’ advantage. Septemvri reduced […] The article Hossam Abdelmaged completes third straight full game as Ludogorets beat Septemvri was written by...
Robertson returns to Anfield as Liverpool face Tottenham in League Cup
Andrew Robertson will return to Anfield in a Tottenham shirt on Tuesday when Liverpool host the Spurs in the third round of the League Cup, also known as the EFL Cup. The former Liverpool defender faces a side under pressure after the Reds were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Fulham on Saturday. Tottenham […] The article Robertson returns to Anfield as Liverpool face Tottenham in League Cup was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ollie Watkins ruled out of Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League Elite opener
Al Hilal forward Ollie Watkins will miss the club’s opening AFC Champions League Elite fixture against Al Gharafa after suffering lower-back pain. Al Hilal host the Qatari side at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Tuesday in the opening round of the competition’s league phase. The Saudi club confirmed Watkins’ absence from their final training session […] The article Ollie Watkins ruled out of Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League Elite opener was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Mbappe-Dembele tensions raise fears of divisions in France squad
Kylian Mbappe’s relationship with Ousmane Dembele is causing tension within the France dressing room, with reports suggesting that disagreements among several players are creating divisions in the national team. According to information reported by RMC and published by Foot Mercato, Dembele and those around him were strongly unhappy with recent comments made by France captain […] The article Mbappe-Dembele tensions raise fears of divisions in France squad was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Ap...
Karim Benzema’s career salary rise from Lyon to Al-Hilal
Karim Benzema’s next career move remains uncertain after his contract with Al-Hilal was terminated by mutual agreement. The French striker could still return to European football, remain in Saudi Arabia while fulfilling his ambassadorial commitments through 2030, or retire after an extraordinarily profitable career. Since beginning professionally with Lyon, Benzema has built an estimated €360 […] The article Karim Benzema’s career salary rise from Lyon to Al-Hilal was written by Elias Boaten...
AC Milan welcome Benfica with full squad available for Europa League opener
AC Milan host Benfica on Wednesday in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with the Italian side able to call on a full squad. The Portuguese visitors, in contrast, will be without defender Alexander Bah after he suffered another injury. Both teams are preparing for a closely watched early-season meeting, with several […] The article AC Milan welcome Benfica with full squad available for Europa League opener was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Milan AC face confident Benfica in UEFA Europa League opener at San Siro
Milan AC begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against Benfica at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) on Wednesday, with the Rossoneri aiming to make home advantage count against a Portuguese side enjoying a seven-match winning run. The match is scheduled for 19 h 00 GMT on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Milan AC return to European […] The article Milan AC face confident Benfica in UEFA Europa League opener at San Siro was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Seko Fofana retires from international football after Cote d’Ivoire’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph
Seko Fofana has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 31, bringing his Cote d’Ivoire career to an end after helping the Elephants win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. The midfielder confirmed his decision on Monday in an emotional message to Ivory Coast supporters. His international career concludes […] The article Seko Fofana retires from international football after Cote d’Ivoire’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph was written by Alansary and first...
Cameroon star Carlos Baleba steps up recovery ahead of Manchester United debut
Cameroon international Carlos Baleba has stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury as he works towards making his Manchester United debut. The midfielder has been pictured undertaking gym and pitch-based training at Carrington as he continues his rehabilitation from the injury suffered during pre-season with Brighton. Baleba joined Manchester United from Brighton on 25 […] The article Cameroon star Carlos Baleba steps up recovery ahead of Manchester United debut was written by Eric Kwafo ...
Michael Olise impresses in central role for Bayern Munich
Michael Olise once again showed his versatility for Bayern Munich by operating as a number ten during the 2-1 victory over SV 07 Elversberg. The France international’s ability to influence matches from different areas has given head coach Vincent Kompany another valuable tactical option. Kompany does not want to restrict Olise to one position. “Olise […] The article Michael Olise impresses in central role for Bayern Munich was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bayer Leverkusen rule out move for former French-Algerian striker Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema’s reported links with Bayer Leverkusen have suffered an immediate setback after the German club ruled out a move for the former France international. The 38-year-old striker, who is currently without a club, had been linked with a surprise switch to the Bundesliga champions, with reports suggesting Leverkusen had made contact with the veteran […] The article Bayer Leverkusen rule out move for former French-Algerian striker Karim Benzema was written by Eric Kwafo and first appea...
Omar Al-Somah returns to Syrian football after 15 years with Al-Wahda move
Al-Wahda have signed veteran striker Omar Al-Somah on a free transfer, bringing the Syrian forward back to his home league after 15 years away. Al-Somah has agreed a two-year contract with the club, known as the Orange, which will run until the summer of 2028. The 37-year-old joins from Saudi Arabian club Al Hazem. The […] The article Omar Al-Somah returns to Syrian football after 15 years with Al-Wahda move was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ismael Bennacer joins Qatar’s Al Gharafa on a free transfer
Al Gharafa have signed Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer on a free transfer. The Qatar club have not disclosed the length of the contract for the 28-year-old, who became a free agent after mutually ending his agreement with Milan last summer. Milan thanked Bennacer for his contribution and wished him “all the best and success” in […] The article Ismael Bennacer joins Qatar’s Al Gharafa on a free transfer was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ceramica Cleopatra’s second-half double secures 2-0 win over National Bank
Ceramica Cleopatra scored twice after the break to beat National Bank 2-0 in Egyptian League Week 5. Mohamed Reda Bobbo opened the scoring with a powerful strike from inside the penalty area, finding the top-left corner of the goal. Amr Qalawa then doubled Ceramica Cleopatra’s advantage with an equally fierce effort from outside the box, […] The article Ceramica Cleopatra’s second-half double secures 2-0 win over National Bank was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...
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