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Haaland gives 10-man Manchester City derby victory over Manchester United
Erling Haaland scored the only goal as 10-man Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, overcoming Phil Foden’s first-half red card to maintain Enzo Maresca’s perfect start as manager. Foden was dismissed after 23 minutes for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes, leaving City facing the prospect of playing most of the […] The article Haaland gives 10-man Manchester City derby victory over Manchester United was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Cardoso urges South African football to match Morocco after muddy pitch criticism
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has called on South Africa’s football authorities to improve the country’s facilities, comparing the muddy Buffalo City Stadium surface to a wrestling venue rather than a football pitch. Cardoso’s comments followed Sundowns’ 1-1 draw with Chippa United in the Betway Premiership in East London. The fixture had been moved from […] The article Cardoso urges South African football to match Morocco after muddy pitch criticism was written by Elikplim Bokor an...
Zungu must learn SAFA from grassroots before another election bid – Modipa
Sandile Zungu has been advised to become involved in the South African Football Association (SAFA) at local level before considering another attempt to become president. Zungu, the AmaZulu president, lost to incumbent Danny Jordaan in the SAFA presidential election at the organisation’s elective congress. Tankiso Modipa, a SAFA national executive committee (NEC) member and chairperson […] The article Zungu must learn SAFA from grassroots before another election bid – Modipa was written by Nu...
Sinesipho Mali says World Cup bonus remains unpaid after historic Bafana campaign
Sinesipho Mali says he is still waiting for his 2026 FIFA World Cup bonus and has revealed that he did not receive either the home or away Bafana Bafana jersey during the tournament. Mali was part of the Bafana Bafana technical team that reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. […] The article Sinesipho Mali says World Cup bonus remains unpaid after historic Bafana campaign was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou warns against ‘showboating’ after Champions League progress
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has told his players they must cut out complacency and individual showboating if they are to challenge for the CAF Champions League. The warning came despite Pirates reaching the second preliminary round with a 3-1 aggregate victory over La Cure Waves SC at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Ouaddou was particularly […] The article Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou warns against ‘showboating’ after Champions League progress was written by Abdul Karim and fi...
Ruben Dias says Manchester City will be ready for ‘difficult’ Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias says his side understand the threat posed by Manchester United and will be prepared for a demanding Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. City approach the Premier League fixture after a positive opening to the new season, but Dias has warned there can be no complacency against their local […] The article Ruben Dias says Manchester City will be ready for ‘difficult’ Manchester derby at Old Trafford was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on A...
Durban City defend narrow CAF Confederation Cup lead in Burundi
Durban City will take a 1-0 advantage into their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round second leg against Rukinzo FC at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Sunday, with their defensive organisation likely to be tested. The match, which kicks off at 17:00, is the Nedbank Cup winners’ first away fixture in continental inter-club competition and […] The article Durban City defend narrow CAF Confederation Cup lead in Burundi was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AmaZulu boss Arthur Zwane demands higher standards after narrow Marumo Gallants win
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has warned his players against complacency after a below-par 1-0 victory over struggling Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday. The result moved AmaZulu to 13 points from six league matches, level with defending champions Orlando Pirates, who have played one game fewer. Both sides remain […] The article AmaZulu boss Arthur Zwane demands higher standards after narrow Marumo Gallants win was written by Elikplim Bokor and fir...
Da Cruz demands sharper Kaizer Chiefs after Petersen mistake in Polokwane draw
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz says his side must stop handing opponents goals after goalkeeper and captain Brandon Petersen made another costly error in the draw with Polokwane City. Petersen was at fault for Polokwane’s equaliser during the Betway Premiership encounter at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, making it the fourth mistake leading to […] The article Da Cruz demands sharper Kaizer Chiefs after Petersen mistake in Polokwane draw was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on ...
Arteta condemns Sunderland penalty decision after Arsenal win
Mikel Arteta said the penalty awarded to Sunderland in Arsenal’s 2-0 Premier League victory could have cost his side the title, describing the decision as “not acceptable”. Arsenal secured a fourth win in four league matches at The Stadium of Light on Saturday, moving three points clear at the top of the table. However, their […] The article Arteta condemns Sunderland penalty decision after Arsenal win was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
CAF Champions League preliminary phase second round fixtures confirmed
The 2026/27 CAF Champions League preliminary phase second round has produced several intriguing ties involving some of Africa’s leading clubs. South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns will face Angola’s Wiliete SC, while Egyptian giants Zamalek have been paired with Rwanda’s APR FC. Tanzanian heavyweights Simba SC will meet Comoros side 15 de Agosto/Fomboni, with Moroccan club […] The article CAF Champions League preliminary phase second round fixtures confirmed was written by Eric Kwafo and f...
Yamal: Mbappe and I are the two best in the world, but I deserve Ballon d’Or
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has insisted that he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, pointing to the titles he won and his achievements during the previous season. The Spain international made the claim after scoring twice in Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday. Yamal also placed himself alongside Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe […] The article Yamal: Mbappe and I are the two best in the world, but I deserve Ballon d’Or was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Africa...
Morocco’s Mehdi Benatia backs Lamine Yamal over Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or debate
Former Morocco international Mehdi Benatia has weighed in on the 2026 Ballon d’Or debate, saying he preferred Lamine Yamal’s approach to that of Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid star publicly stated that he deserves to win the award. Mbappe’s comments in an interview with France Football sparked debate across European football, with Benatia among […] The article Morocco’s Mehdi Benatia backs Lamine Yamal over Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or debate was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
Juan Bezerra apologises to Zamalek after pre-season absence and addresses future
Brazilian forward Juan Bezerra has apologised to Zamalek, his team-mates and supporters after his decision to stay away from pre-season training, while reiterating his desire to leave the Egyptian club. Bezerra returned to Cairo on Saturday to resolve the uncertainty surrounding his future after previously refusing to join Zamalek for the start of pre-season because […] The article Juan Bezerra apologises to Zamalek after pre-season absence and addresses future was written by Eric Kwafo and ...
CAF Champions League: Pyramids shine, Saoura fall as four clubs secure progress
Egyptian side Pyramids FC have secured their place in the CAF Champions League round of 32 after completing a 7-1 aggregate victory over Kenyan giants Gor Mahia. Pyramids followed their 2-0 first-leg victory with a commanding 5-1 win in the return fixture, underlining their strength as they continued their push for continental success. Walid El […] The article CAF Champions League: Pyramids shine, Saoura fall as four clubs secure progress was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afric...
Yan Diomande told to improve after subdued Real Madrid performance
Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande endured a difficult first start for Real Madrid as Spanish media questioned his influence during the 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Diomande was handed his first start for the Spanish giants but failed to make a significant impact during his 75 minutes on the pitch, according to a report by […] The article Yan Diomande told to improve after subdued Real Madrid performance was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Miguel Cardoso urges South Africa to improve stadiums and pitches like Morocco
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has urged South African football authorities to follow Morocco’s example in developing modern football infrastructure after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippa United. The Portuguese coach was particularly critical of the condition of the Buffalo City Stadium pitch, which he felt negatively affected the quality […] The article Miguel Cardoso urges South Africa to improve stadiums and pitches like Morocco was written by Eric Kwafo and first a...
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari provides assist as Bayern Munich beat Elversberg
Morocco international Ismael Saibari continued his impressive start to life at Bayern Munich by providing an assist in the German champions’ 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Elversberg on Sunday. The midfielder was handed another start by Vincent Kompany and played a key role in Bayern’s opening goal in the 26th minute. Saibari drove into the penalty […] The article Morocco’s Ismael Saibari provides assist as Bayern Munich beat Elversberg was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Morocco monitor Achraf Hakimi after defender suffers injury in PSG clash
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi was forced off with an injury during Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 meeting with Brest on Saturday night. The PSG right-back was unable to continue after a collision with a Brest player in the 39th minute, with Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz coming on as his replacement. The injury comes at a time […] The article Morocco monitor Achraf Hakimi after defender suffers injury in PSG clash was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso slams ‘horrible’ Buffalo City pitch after Chippa United draw
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has criticised the state of the Buffalo City Municipality Stadium pitch after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippa United in the South African Premiership. The Brazilians rescued a point through Antonio Van Wyk, who scored late in the match, but Cardoso was left unhappy with the […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso slams ‘horrible’ Buffalo City pitch after Chippa United draw was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afr...
CAF Champions League: First preliminary round cleared as Zamalek, TP Mazembe and others advance to second phase
The first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League has reached its conclusion, with 26 teams securing their places in the second preliminary round following a weekend of decisive second-leg matches across the continent. Several ties went down to the wire, with some teams progressing on aggregate, while African Stars, Star Sport Academy, San […] The article CAF Champions League: First preliminary round cleared as Zamalek, TP Mazembe and others advance to second phase was written ...
CAF Confederation Cup: Rayon Sports, CS Sfaxien and others advance to second round
Rayon Sports, CS Sfaxien, Durban City and several other clubs have secured places in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after a busy weekend of first-round action across Africa. The first round produced a mixture of comfortable victories, narrow successes and hard-fought draws as clubs battled to remain in the continental competition. […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: Rayon Sports, CS Sfaxien and others advance to second round was written by Eric Kwafo and first a...
Gabon star Aubameyang makes La Liga history with five-game scoring streak for Deportivo La Coruna
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has continued his remarkable start to life at Deportivo La Coruna by making La Liga history after scoring in each of his team’s first five matches of the 2026/27 season. The 37-year-old Gabonese striker found the back of the net again in Deportivo’s fifth-round clash against Getafe, extending his scoring streak and joining […] The article Gabon star Aubameyang makes La Liga history with five-game scoring streak for Deportivo La Coruna was written by Sylvester Ntim a...
CAF Confederation Cup: Durban City advance after 2-1 win over Rukinzo
Durban City FC have reached the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after completing a 3-1 aggregate victory over Burundi’s Rukinzo FC. The South African side followed up their 1-0 first-leg victory in Durban with a 2-1 win at Stade Intwari in Bujumbura on Sunday afternoon. The result also marked a significant moment […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: Durban City advance after 2-1 win over Rukinzo was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
ASEC Mimosas rally to beat ASKO Kara and reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round
Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas have secured their place in the second preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after completing a comeback victory over ASCK of Togo on Sunday. The Mimosas entered the second leg with the tie finely balanced after playing out a 1-1 draw against ASCK in the first leg in Lomé […] The article ASEC Mimosas rally to beat ASKO Kara and reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
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