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Ali Maher reaches 20th league win as Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha
Ali Maher celebrated his 20th Egyptian Premier League victory as Ceramica Cleopatra secured a 2-0 win over Smouha in the fourth round, scoring both goals within an eight-minute spell after half-time. Samir El Iraqi and Hussein El Sayed were on target for Ceramica, who climbed to third in the table with nine points from three […] The article Ali Maher reaches 20th league win as Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids recall Mostafa Ziko and Mohamed Hamdy for El Gouna clash
Pyramids have recalled Mostafa Ziko and Mohamed Hamdy to their squad for Wednesday’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with El Gouna, with the latter included in the league squad for the first time since recovering from a serious knee injury. Pyramids will face El Gouna at Air Defense Stadium at 17:00 local time on Wednesday in […] The article Pyramids recall Mostafa Ziko and Mohamed Hamdy for El Gouna clash was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid take 2-0 half-time lead over Inter in Champions League league phase
Real Madrid lead Inter 2-0 at half-time in their Champions League league-phase match after goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde, with Thibaut Courtois making several important saves to protect his side’s advantage. Inter had created the greater volume of attempts, registering six shots to Real Madrid’s one, but they were punished by two costly […] The article Real Madrid take 2-0 half-time lead over Inter in Champions League league phase was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared...
Zamalek goalkeeper Mehdi Soliman says team improving despite limited preparation
Zamalek goalkeeper Mehdi Soliman says his side are developing with every match after their victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers, while acknowledging that the team did not have enough time for a proper preparation period. Zamalek beat Abu Qir Fertilizers at Cairo International Stadium in the fourth round of the league, recording their third clean sheet […] The article Zamalek goalkeeper Mehdi Soliman says team improving despite limited preparation was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on A...
Zamalek assess Mohamed El Sayed injury after Abu Qir Fertilizers win
Zamalek midfielder Mohamed El Sayed will undergo medical examinations after suffering a bruise to the metatarsal bones in his foot during the league match against Abu Qir Fertilizers. The player was substituted during the game as a precaution, with the club’s medical staff keen to prevent the injury from becoming more serious. Mohamed Osama, head […] The article Zamalek assess Mohamed El Sayed injury after Abu Qir Fertilizers win was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Marcelo Allende statistics underline Miguel Cardoso praise at Mamelodi Sundowns
Miguel Cardoso’s praise of Marcelo Allende’s contribution to Mamelodi Sundowns is supported by the midfielder’s exceptional record of appearances and playing time. Allende is now in his fifth season with Sundowns after joining the club in a big-money transfer from Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque. The Chile international has continued to establish himself as a […] The article Marcelo Allende statistics underline Miguel Cardoso praise at Mamelodi Sundowns was written by Elias Boateng and...
Bruce Ramokadi says Orlando Pirates should have signed Peter Shalulile
Orlando Pirates legend Bruce Ramokadi believes his former club missed an opportunity by not signing Peter Shalulile, saying the Namibian striker could have supplied the intelligence and movement needed to complete the team. Shalulile, 32, recently ended his association with Mamelodi Sundowns by mutual consent after limited playing time last season. The two-time African champions […] The article Bruce Ramokadi says Orlando Pirates should have signed Peter Shalulile was written by Sylvester Nt...
Ivan Rakitic backs Barcelona to shine in Hansi Flick’s Champions League campaign but warns of PSG threat
Barcelona have the quality and stability to challenge for the UEFA Champions League this season, according to former midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who believes this could be the year the club returns to the top of European football. Barcelona begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign against Dutch side Feyenoord on Wednesday, in their opening match of […] The article Ivan Rakitic backs Barcelona to shine in Hansi Flick’s Champions League campaign but warns of PSG threat was written by Eric Kw...
Rothen questions Doue’s Ballon d’Or omission after PSG breakthrough
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Jerome Rothen has criticised the decision to leave Desire Doue out of the 30-player shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, asking: “Are they blind, or do they not watch the matches?” Doue’s omission was one of the most unexpected features of the list, particularly because Paris Saint-Germain have 10 players included among […] The article Rothen questions Doue’s Ballon d’Or omission after PSG breakthrough was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the sole 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee to miss World Cup
For the first time since 2006, only one player on the Ballon d’Or shortlist has not appeared at the most recent World Cup. That player is Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who stands out among the 30 nominees despite Georgia’s failure to qualify for the 2026 tournament. Kvaratskhelia, who has been named the best player in […] The article Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the sole 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee to miss World Cup was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Abderrazak Hamdallah to miss Al Hilal clash after hamstring injury
Abderrazak Hamdallah will be unavailable for Al Taawoun’s Saudi Roshn League meeting with Al Hilal after suffering a hamstring injury. Al Taawoun are scheduled to host Al Hilal at their stadium in Buraidah on Saturday, in the seventh round of the Saudi Roshn League. However, Hamdallah is not expected to recover in time to feature […] The article Abderrazak Hamdallah to miss Al Hilal clash after hamstring injury was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Loris Karius’ Germany hopes grow as Jurgen Klopp faces a difficult goalkeeping call
Loris Karius has revived his career at Schalke and is being discussed as a possible Germany international, just as former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp begins his first spell in charge of the national team. The 33-year-old goalkeeper’s return to prominence comes after several years in which his career appeared to be in steep decline. It […] The article Loris Karius’ Germany hopes grow as Jurgen Klopp faces a difficult goalkeeping call was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afri...
VAR was right not to retake Mbappe penalty, say Spanish referees’ committee
The Technical Committee of Referees of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has backed the decision not to order a retake of Kylian Mbappe’s missed penalty in Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat by Real Betis. The committee responded to comments made by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who questioned the decision during a news conference on […] The article VAR was right not to retake Mbappe penalty, say Spanish referees’ committee was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Tijjani Reijnders beats Manchester City start with Al Qadsiah goal
Tijjani Reijnders has made a quicker scoring start with Al Qadsiah than he managed during his opening matches for Manchester City, finding the net in his team’s Roshn Saudi League meeting with Al Ahli on Tuesday. The Netherlands midfielder started the sixth-round fixture at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam and opened the scoring […] The article Tijjani Reijnders beats Manchester City start with Al Qadsiah goal was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz starts as Real Madrid face Inter Milan in Champions League opener
Moroccan international Brahim Diaz has been named in Real Madrid’s starting line-up for their UEFA Champions League opening match against Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Atlas Lions attacker will feature alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid’s attack as Jose Mourinho’s side begin their European campaign. Jude Bellingham also starts for […] The article Morocco’s Brahim Diaz starts as Real Madrid face Inter Milan in Champions League opener was written by Eric Kwa...
Dortmund and Villarreal confirm starting line-ups for Champions League clash
Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal have announced their starting line-ups for their UEFA Champions League meeting at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Dortmund will start with Kobel in goal, while Anton, Nmecha, Gadou, Svensson and Ryerson make up the defensive selection. The German side have also included Guirassy and Beier […] The article Dortmund and Villarreal confirm starting line-ups for Champions League clash was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Brahim Diaz starts for Real Madrid against Inter in Champions League opener
Real Madrid have named Brahim Diaz in their starting XI for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League league-phase meeting with Inter Milan at Santiago Bernabeu, with the Morocco international selected for one of the first major European games of the campaign. Diaz will operate in the attacking three behind Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius, with Jude Bellingham alongside […] The article Brahim Diaz starts for Real Madrid against Inter in Champions League opener was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appear...
Aston Villa edge Club Brugge in five-goal Champions League thriller
Aston Villa began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in a fast-paced opening-day contest in Belgium. The visitors made the decisive start, moving ahead after 11 minutes when John McGinn finished an attack created by Pau Torres. Aston Villa’s early advantage was short-lived, however, as Club Brugge responded with […] The article Aston Villa edge Club Brugge in five-goal Champions League thriller was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Mohamed Salah misses Ballon d’Or shortlist again as Egypt star’s dream fades
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been omitted from the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, raising fresh questions over whether the 34-year-old will ever get another realistic opportunity to win football’s most prestigious individual award. The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or were announced on Tuesday by France Football in collaboration with UEFA, with Salah’s absence widely […] The article Mohamed Salah misses Ballon d’Or shortlist again as Egypt star’s dream fades was written by Eric Kwafo and fi...
Mbaye Niang set for Dunkerque switch
Mbaye Niang is close to joining USL Dunkerque after the Ligue 2 club reached a verbal agreement with the Senegalese striker and his camp. The former AC Milan forward is available as a free agent after leaving Turkish side Genclerbirligi, and he now looks set for a fresh start in northern France. Dunkerque have been […] The article Mbaye Niang set for Dunkerque switch was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Real Madrid use Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as Inter name Lautaro Martinez in Champions League opener
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has selected Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield to cover for a depleted central area in the Champions League league phase meeting with Inter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler are all unavailable for the Spanish side after being suspended because of accumulated bookings from last season. […] The article Real Madrid use Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as Inter name Lautaro Martinez in Champions League opener was writ...
Manchester City start Erling Haaland against Porto in Champions League opener
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has named Erling Haaland in attack for his side’s Champions League group-stage meeting with Portuguese club Porto. The match is Manchester City’s opening fixture in the group stage of the competition and will be played at Dragao Stadium in Lisbon. Haaland leads the City attack in a starting line-up that […] The article Manchester City start Erling Haaland against Porto in Champions League opener was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha 2-0 after VAR drama in Egyptian Premier League
Ceramica Cleopatra secured a 2-0 victory over Smouha in week four of the Egyptian Premier League, with goals from Samir El Iraqi and Hussein El Sayed after a first-half Smouha effort was ruled out for offside. Smouha thought they had taken the lead when Papy Badji found the net, but the referee cancelled the goal […] The article Ceramica Cleopatra beat Smouha 2-0 after VAR drama in Egyptian Premier League was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek lead Abu Qir Fertilizers after Mohamed Ismail strike
Zamalek took a 1-0 lead over Abu Qir Fertilizers in their Egyptian league week-four match after Mohamed Ismail finished a cleverly worked corner with a superb volley. The decisive move began when Mahmoud Bentayg delivered from the right. Abu Qir Fertilizers’ defence cleared the ball back towards Bentayg, who beat his opponents with individual skill […] The article Zamalek lead Abu Qir Fertilizers after Mohamed Ismail strike was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite
Mohamed Kader Meite remains on the radar of several Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Manchester United among those monitoring the progress of the young Al Hilal forward. The Franco-Ivorian attracted interest from a number of European clubs before leaving Rennes, and English sides have continued to track his situation since his move to Saudi […] The article Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afri...
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