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Netflix to show every 2030 World Cup match live in Spain and Andorra

Netflix will broadcast all 104 matches at the 2030 FIFA World Cup live in Spain and Andorra after securing the rights to the tournament, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday. The agreement means Netflix will show matches involving Spain, who will co-host the competition with Portugal and Morocco. Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also stage […] The article Netflix to show every 2030 World Cup match live in Spain and Andorra was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeare...

Morocco confirm dates for crucial double-header against Niger

Morocco will face Niger on November 13 and 17 as the Atlas Lions resume their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, according to reports in Moroccan newspaper Al Ahdath Al Maghribia. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has scheduled the first meeting for November 13 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, with […] The article Morocco confirm dates for crucial double-header against Niger was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Mezian Mesloub: Why Portugal moved ahead of Algeria for the Lens prospect

Mezian Mesloub appears to have chosen Portugal as the country he wants to represent internationally, despite also being eligible for France and Algeria. The 16-year-old attacking midfielder has already been fast-tracked through the Portuguese system. After representing Portugal at Under-16 and Under-17 level, he became the youngest player ever to start for the nation’s Under-21 […] The article Mezian Mesloub: Why Portugal moved ahead of Algeria for the Lens prospect was written by Issa Said ...

Thabo Moloisane urged to force his way into Bafana Bafana contention

Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane has been told to maintain his form and consistency if he is to convince Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane that he deserves an international opportunity. The centre-back outlined his ambition on Monday to move higher up the pecking order, despite strong competition for places in the national team. He reiterated […] The article Thabo Moloisane urged to force his way into Bafana Bafana contention was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared...

Niko Kovac signs new Borussia Dortmund contract through to 2029

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at the Bundesliga club until 2029. The new deal adds two years to the Croatian’s previous agreement and rewards the progress made since he took charge in early 2025. Kovac inherited a Dortmund side in 11th place but guided them […] The article Niko Kovac signs new Borussia Dortmund contract through to 2029 was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb impresses in Belgium with clinical finishing for Anderlecht

Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb is attracting attention in Belgium after scoring in each of Anderlecht’s last three league matches, underlining his ability to make the most of limited opportunities in front of goal. The graduate of the Mohammed VI Football Academy has scored three times in those matches, with a Belgian sports newspaper highlighting his […] The article Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb impresses in Belgium with clinical finishing for Anderlecht was written by Eric Kwafo and f...

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen hails Barcelona as ‘the best team right now’ ahead of upcoming clash

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has described Barcelona as the best team in the world at the moment, acknowledging the Spanish giants’ quality ahead of their upcoming encounter. The Nigerian international recognises the challenge of facing a side renowned for its technical ability, attacking quality and capacity to dominate possession, insisting that his team must approach […] The article Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen hails Barcelona as ‘the best team right now’ ahead of upcoming clash ...

CAF Confederation Cup: AS FAR travel to Ivory Coast after frustrating league draw

Moroccan side AS FAR will travel to Ivory Coast on Tuesday to prepare for their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first-leg tie against FC Korhogo, following a 2-2 draw with Hassania Agadir in the domestic league. The Military Club are scheduled to face the Ivorian side on 17 October at the Amadou Coulibaly Stadium, […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: AS FAR travel to Ivory Coast after frustrating league draw was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Zamalek file complaint over refereeing in Al Ahly derby defeat

Zamalek have lodged an official complaint with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) over the refereeing in their Cairo Derby defeat by rivals Al Ahly. The Egyptian giants have questioned the standard of the appointed referee and accused the match official of making decisions they believe were deliberately biased against them. In their complaint, Zamalek argued […] The article Zamalek file complaint over refereeing in Al Ahly derby defeat was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...

Egypt star Omar Marmoush clocks fastest speed in Tottenham’s draw against Manchester United

Egyptian international Omar Marmoush recorded the fastest speed on the pitch during Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the 2026/27 Premier League season, underlining his impressive pace and physical qualities. The 27-year-old forward came off the bench during Saturday’s encounter at Old Trafford and made his presence felt as Tottenham battled to earn […] The article Egypt star Omar Marmoush clocks fastest speed in Tottenham’s draw against Manchester United was written ...

Al Ahly offer Mohamed Hany half-season salary payment in bid to extend contract

Al Ahly have offered Mohamed Hany half of his first-season salary upfront as the Egyptian giants step up efforts to secure a contract extension for the right-back. The Egyptian giants are keen to reach an agreement with the 30-year-old, whose current deal is due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season. According to […] The article Al Ahly offer Mohamed Hany half-season salary payment in bid to extend contract was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Thembinkosi Lorch left out of Al-Ittihad Tripoli first-team plans

Al-Ittihad Tripoli have excluded South African forward Thembinkosi Lorch from first-team preparations, just one week before the start of the 2026-2027 Libyan Professional League season. The decision was made by coach Fawzi Benzarti after the Tunisian reviewed the club’s foreign players following a series of pre-season friendly matches, according to reports by Eram News. Lorch, […] The article Thembinkosi Lorch left out of Al-Ittihad Tripoli first-team plans was written by Abdul Karim and fir...

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Kaizer Chiefs midfield crisis puts Fernando Da Cruz’s squad faith to the test

Fernando Da Cruz’s decision not to pursue further signings is facing its biggest challenge yet, with Kaizer Chiefs’ midfield options reduced by a growing injury list during the 2026/27 campaign. The Chiefs head coach dismissed the need for additions earlier in the current PSL transfer window, expressing complete satisfaction with the squad assembled before the […] The article Kaizer Chiefs midfield crisis puts Fernando Da Cruz’s squad faith to the test was written by Issa Said and first appe...

PSG eye free transfer for German-Sierra Leonean defender Antonio Rudiger

Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the contract situation of Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger as they consider a potential move for the German international at the end of the season. According to reports, the French champions are interested in signing the 33-year-old centre-back, whose current contract with the Spanish giants expires at the end of the […] The article PSG eye free transfer for German-Sierra Leonean defender Antonio Rudiger was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared ...

I manifested playing at the top level through journaling – Antoine Semenyo

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has shared how his daily journaling has helped him achieve his ambitions and reach the highest level of football. The Black Stars attacker has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of European football after overcoming several setbacks during childhood, including multiple trial rejection before securing a professional contract with Bristol […] The article I manifested playing at the top level through journaling – Antoine Semenyo was written by Sylvester Nti...

Thabo Moloisane dismisses ‘heavy’ Kaizer Chiefs jersey theory

Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane says he has felt no pressure from wearing the club’s shirt, rejecting the long-standing idea that it is “heavy” for new signings. The 27-year-old joined Kaizer Chiefs from Stellenbosch before the start of this season but believes his upbringing in Soweto has helped him understand the expectations that come with […] The article Thabo Moloisane dismisses ‘heavy’ Kaizer Chiefs jersey theory was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...

Sihle Nduli credits Orlando Pirates support for rapid recovery from ankle injury

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli says the backing of his team-mates helped him stay positive after suffering a grade 3 ankle ligament tear against AmaZulu in August. Nduli was initially expected to spend about four months out of action, but returned to light running and individual training after only five weeks. The 30-year-old thanked the […] The article Sihle Nduli credits Orlando Pirates support for rapid recovery from ankle injury was written by Alansary and first appeared on Afric...

Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to recover from poor run before Atletico Madrid test

Michael Carrick has admitted Manchester United have not met expectations this season but believes they can overcome their difficult spell as they prepare to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. United have taken only six points from their first six Premier League matches, their poorest start to a league campaign since 1986-87, […] The article Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to recover from poor run before Atletico Madrid test was written by Nuhu Adams and first ap...

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Youcef Atal resumes Al-Sadd training as contract situation remains unclear

Algerian defender Youcef Atal has returned to training with Al-Sadd despite remaining without a contract, leaving his future at the Qatari club uncertain. The right-back has been without a club since his contract with Al-Sadd expired on 30 June. However, recent photographs show him training alongside the team, raising questions about whether he could remain […] The article Youcef Atal resumes Al-Sadd training as contract situation remains unclear was written by Issa Said and first appeared o...

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Real Madrid name Vinicius Junior and Dean Huijsen in squad for Roma

Jose Mourinho has named the Real Madrid squad for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Dean Huijsen returns to the group after missing the victory over Villarreal through suspension, while Vinicius Junior is also included despite being sent off in that match. Vinicius will serve his suspension in La Liga rather […] The article Real Madrid name Vinicius Junior and Dean Huijsen in squad for Roma was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....

Zamalek weigh decisions after Al Ahly derby defeat as club pursues refereeing complaint

Zamalek’s board is holding consultations over a series of decisions following the club’s 2-0 defeat by Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League derby. A source at Zamalek told FilGoal.com that discussions had continued among board members after the club submitted an official complaint against the referees’ committee over what it considers officiating errors during […] The article Zamalek weigh decisions after Al Ahly derby defeat as club pursues refereeing complaint was written by Alansary and...

Al Ahly reach fourth successive African Handball Champions League final

Al Ahly secured a place in the African Handball Champions League final for the fourth consecutive year after beating Congolese side Shabab Kinshasa 38-20 in their semi-final. Mahmoud Shika was named player of the match after Al Ahly produced a commanding performance to set up another appearance in the tournament’s showpiece match. The Egyptian club […] The article Al Ahly reach fourth successive African Handball Champions League final was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSocce...

Maresca urges Manchester City fans to make Paris Saint-Germain clash a special night

Enzo Maresca has called on Manchester City supporters to create a memorable atmosphere when Paris Saint-Germain visit the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain in the second round of the Champions League, with Maresca eager to return to home soil after his side’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. “I am excited […] The article Maresca urges Manchester City fans to make Paris Saint-Germain clash a special night was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared o...

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Algeria winger Adam Ounas rediscovers his spark at Al-Gharafa despite Esteghlal defeat

Adam Ounas is showing signs of returning to his best form at Al-Gharafa, with the Algeria international gradually rebuilding his match fitness and confidence despite his side’s 2-1 defeat to Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League. The 29-year-old winger did not score or provide an assist in the continental encounter, but his performance offered further […] The article Algeria winger Adam Ounas rediscovers his spark at Al-Gharafa despite Esteghlal defeat was written by Abdul Karim and first ap...

Jaap Stam backs £70m Carlos Baleba to replace Casemiro at Manchester United

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam believes Carlos Baleba has the qualities to fill the void left by Casemiro and become a key figure in the club’s midfield. The Cameroonian joined United from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £70 million summer transfer but has endured a difficult start to life at Old Trafford after […] The article Jaap Stam backs £70m Carlos Baleba to replace Casemiro at Manchester United was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .