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Mofokeng credits relentless training for flying start at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Relebohile Mofokeng says making himself work harder every day has helped him make an immediate impact in European football. The 21-year-old scored on his European debut as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise began their UEFA Europa League campaign with a 3-0 win away to Viktoria Plzen on Thursday night. Mofokeng has now contributed four goals in eight […] The article Mofokeng credits relentless training for flying start at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on A...
Mamelodi Sundowns will not be overawed by Al Ahli’s wealth, says Miguel Cardoso
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side will not be intimidated by Al Ahli’s expensive squad or high-profile players when the teams meet in the Fifa Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup on Saturday. The South African club face the Saudi Arabian Pro League side at Loftus Versfeld in the second round of the Intercontinental competition. Sundowns qualified […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns will not be overawed by Al Ahli’s wealth, says Miguel Cardoso was written by Alansary and first appeared o...
Harry Kane leaves door open to future La Liga move
Harry Kane says he would not rule out playing in La Liga during his career, while revealing that talks about a possible move to a Spanish club have taken place in the past. The Bayern Munich striker was speaking ahead of England’s Nations League meeting with Spain at Wembley, and also discussed his admiration for […] The article Harry Kane leaves door open to future La Liga move was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
UAE v Qatar: Ticket prices, sales details and Arabian Gulf Cup match guide
United Arab Emirates will face Qatar in a Group B meeting at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on 30 September 2026, with both sides competing for an early advantage in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. The match brings together two of the region’s prominent national teams, although official broadcast information has not yet been […] The article UAE v Qatar: Ticket prices, sales details and Arabian Gulf Cup match guide was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Valencia in talks with Javier Aguirre over return to La Liga
Valencia are in negotiations with Javier Aguirre as they step up plans to appoint the Mexican as their next manager and successor to Carlos Corberan. The club has been in contact with Aguirre’s representatives for several days, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, following an initial round of discussions with a number of coaches. A decisive […] The article Valencia in talks with Javier Aguirre over return to La Liga was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
De la Fuente backs Spanish Ballon d’Or winner and calls for 2030 World Cup final in Spain
Luis de la Fuente says either Rodri or Lamine Yamal would deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, while insisting the 2030 World Cup final should be played in Spain. Asked to choose between the two Spain internationals at a news conference, Spain manager De la Fuente said: “Both of them are Spanish and I […] The article De la Fuente backs Spanish Ballon d’Or winner and calls for 2030 World Cup final in Spain was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Flick urges Barcelona to ignore Madrid derby and focus on Sevilla test
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says his side must concentrate solely on Saturday’s trip to Sevilla rather than their pursuit of a seventh consecutive victory or Sunday’s Madrid derby. Barcelona travel to Sevilla for the seventh round of La Liga, aiming to maintain their perfect start to the campaign. Attention will then turn to the meeting […] The article Flick urges Barcelona to ignore Madrid derby and focus on Sevilla test was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez visits Ceuta amid migration crisis
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has led a club delegation to Ceuta to show support for the city amid the escalating crisis surrounding illegal migration. Perez travelled on Friday alongside honorary president Pirri, while Emilio Butragueno, the club’s director of institutional relations, also accompanied the group. Their visit followed the controversy involving Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius […] The article Real Madrid president Florentino Perez visits Ceuta amid migration crisis was written...
Milan v Lecce: Kick-off time, streaming details and predicted line-ups for Serie A
Milan host Lecce at San Siro on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with both sides looking to improve their position in the 2026-27 Serie A table. Milan are sixth after four matches, with eight points. Lecce sit 12th on six points and will be seeking a positive result to move up the standings. The match is […] The article Milan v Lecce: Kick-off time, streaming details and predicted line-ups for Serie A was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Flick backs Raphinha to lead Barcelona’s press from centre-forward role
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Raphinha’s hunger and mentality make him the ideal player to lead the team’s pressing as a number nine ahead of Saturday’s La Liga meeting with Sevilla. Barcelona travel to Sevilla top of the table with 18 points from six matches, having won every game so far this season. Raphinha has […] The article Flick backs Raphinha to lead Barcelona’s press from centre-forward role was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Xavi names first Netherlands squad with Memphis Depay and three veterans omitted
Xavi Hernandez has left out Memphis Depay, Wout Weghorst, Marten de Roon and Stefan de Vrij from his first Netherlands squad since becoming head coach. The former Barcelona manager has selected his squad for the Netherlands’ 3 Nations League fixtures during the next international break. His side will host Germany before travelling to face Serbia […] The article Xavi names first Netherlands squad with Memphis Depay and three veterans omitted was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
Egypt name three overseas-based players in Under-20 squad for North Africa qualifiers
Egypt Under-20 head coach Wael Riyad has named his squad for the North Africa qualifiers, with three players based abroad included in the group. The tournament will feature Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, and will be staged in Ismailia from 21 September to 6 October 2026. Matches will be played at Suez Canal Authority […] The article Egypt name three overseas-based players in Under-20 squad for North Africa qualifiers was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Egypt name 14-man squad for Algeria friendlies ahead of Africa Futsal Cup of Nations
Egypt head coach Nader Rashad has selected a 14-man squad for the national futsal team’s two friendly matches against Algeria later this month. The two sides will meet on 21 and 23 September as Egypt continue their preparations for the Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from 12 to 21 […] The article Egypt name 14-man squad for Algeria friendlies ahead of Africa Futsal Cup of Nations was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona’s Hamza Abdelkarim: The unique routine of the Egypt Under-? striker in Catalonia
“Hamza Abdelkarim’s situation at Barcelona is uniquely unusual,” says Spanish newspaper Sport, which has revealed how the young Egypt international spends his days in Catalonia. The 18-year-old is the only Barcelona player who leaves the club’s facilities on foot, rather than by car with his team-mates. He lives in accommodation provided by the club for […] The article Barcelona’s Hamza Abdelkarim: The unique routine of the Egypt Under-? striker in Catalonia was written by Abdul Karim and fi...
Al-Mareekh Port Said awarded 20% share of Ibrahim Adel’s Al Jazira transfer
Al-Mareekh Port Said have been ruled entitled to 20% of Ibrahim Adel’s transfer from Pyramids to Al Jazira by the Player Affairs Committee, the club’s official spokesman Ayman Eid has told FilGoal.com. The committee’s decision means the club will receive 10,475,000 Egyptian pounds, with both Al-Mareekh Port Said and Pyramids informed of the ruling. “The […] The article Al-Mareekh Port Said awarded 20% share of Ibrahim Adel’s Al Jazira transfer was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on...
Tunisia recall Ali Maaloul as Ferjani Sassi and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane return
Tunisia manager Moein Chaabani has named his squad for the September international break, including the return of Ali Maaloul and recalls for Ferjani Sassi and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane. It is Chaabani’s first squad since he took charge of the national team, succeeding Herve Renard, who managed Tunisia on an interim basis during the 2026 […] The article Tunisia recall Ali Maaloul as Ferjani Sassi and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane return was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Rowan Elaraby reaches Nash Cup semi-finals after straight-game win
Rowan Elaraby of Wadi Degla has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Nash Cup in London after beating Haya Ali 3-0 in the last eight. The tournament has a total prize fund of $67,500, with $33,750 allocated to the men’s competition and the same amount for the women’s event. Elaraby secured a convincing victory in […] The article Rowan Elaraby reaches Nash Cup semi-finals after straight-game win was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids quartet join Egypt squad after domestic campaign ends
Four Pyramids players have joined Egypt’s training camp after completing their club’s domestic fixtures. Mohannad Lasheen, Karim Hafez, Mostafa Ziko and Mahmoud Saber reported for international duty after Pyramids defeated Eastern Company Enppi 2-1. The result sent them top of the table after five rounds. Egypt began their camp on Thursday, with the Al Ahly […] The article Pyramids quartet join Egypt squad after domestic campaign ends was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Hania El Hammamy and Amina Orfi set up all-Egyptian Qatar Classic final
Hania El Hammamy and Amina Orfi will contest an all-Egyptian women’s final at the Qatar Classic, while Mostafa Asal has also reached the men’s final in Doha. The Qatar Classic concludes on Friday, with El Hammamy and Orfi meeting in a repeat of a final that will be contested for the third time between the […] The article Hania El Hammamy and Amina Orfi set up all-Egyptian Qatar Classic final was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Spain name four new faces for Nations League campaign from Ceuta
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has included four new players in his squad for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, announcing his World Cup-winning selection from Ceuta. Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez, Espanyol forward Roberto Fernandez, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen and Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez have all been added to the squad of world champions. […] The article Spain name four new faces for Nations League campaign from Ceuta was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afric...
Fantasy La Liga: Mbappe leads the picks for Real Madrid’s derby clash with Atletico
Real Madrid’s attacking options dominate the Fantasy La Liga rankings ahead of Sunday’s Madrid derby, while Atletico Madrid provide the stronger defensive presence before the meeting at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The two sides face one another in the seventh round of La Liga, with the fixture attracting particular interest from Fantasy football managers assessing […] The article Fantasy La Liga: Mbappe leads the picks for Real Madrid’s derby clash with Atletico was written by Alansary and...
Portugal recall Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus names squad for next international break
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for the next international break, giving the forward the opportunity to continue his international career after the 2026 World Cup. Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the last 16 of the tournament, losing 1-0. The defeat brought Ronaldo’s campaign to an end at a […] The article Portugal recall Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus names squad for next international break was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on A...
Arsène Wenger: FIFA U-15 World Cup will give every nation a chance to test itself
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger believes the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival will provide young players around the world with a unique opportunity to test themselves against different football cultures. The first edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan from 24 to 30 October 2026, with […] The article Arsène Wenger: FIFA U-15 World Cup will give every nation a chance to test itself was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afri...
Former Wydad AC forward Mohamed Rayhi joins Jordanian outfit Al-Hussein Irbid
Jordanian club Al-Hussein Irbid have completed the signing of former Wydad AC attacker Mohamed Rayhi. Rayhi arrives at Al-Hussein Irbid following his spell with Moroccan giants Wydad AC, where he spent the 2024 campaign and established himself as an important attacking option. “From the land of the free… to the land of the Nashama [the […] The article Former Wydad AC forward Mohamed Rayhi joins Jordanian outfit Al-Hussein Irbid was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Botafogo coach Tite hails Hakim Ziyech’s quality after joining club
Botafogo head coach Tite has praised the technical qualities of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, insisting that the experienced attacker can add significant quality to the Brazilian side if he maintains good physical condition. Ziyech recently joined Botafogo after reaching a mutual agreement with Wydad AC to terminate his contract, bringing an end to his spell […] The article Botafogo coach Tite hails Hakim Ziyech’s quality after joining club was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appe...
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