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Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles

Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal’s greatest strength is their ability to win matches without relying on control or sustained dominance, a quality he says could help them retain the Premier League title. The former England defender was speaking after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s London derby. He said the result demonstrated […] The article Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles was written by Sylv...

New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia

Rodri’s challenge on Valencia forward Arnaut Danjuma has prompted fresh debate after new footage emerged from Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory on Sunday, with the incident raising questions over whether the midfielder should have been sent off. The disputed moment occurred inside Barcelona’s penalty area during the fourth round of the competition. The broadcast pictures […] The article New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia was written by S...

Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane

Bayer Leverkusen are close to securing the long-term future of Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane, with the Bundesliga club reportedly nearing an agreement on a new contract until 2031. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Leverkusen from Spanish side Albacete in the summer of 2025, attracting interest from several Premier League clubs. According […] The article Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane was written by Eric Kwafo and fi...

Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match

Nigerian winger Suleman Sani is set to leave RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah without having made a single competitive appearance for the German club, according to reports. The 20-year-old’s move was reportedly completed on Sunday, the final day of the Saudi Pro League transfer window, with an official announcement expected soon. RB Leipzig […] The article Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match was written by Eric Kwafo and f...

Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears

Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey is increasingly likely to remain at the German champions until at least January after the Saudi Arabian transfer window closed without an agreement being reached. The 25-year-old right-back had been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl admitting the club were still […] The article Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocc...

Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso

Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Paolo Vanoli to become the club’s new head coach, with the Italian set to replace Fabio Grosso after the team’s poor start to the season. Grosso’s final match in charge was Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Torino at Fiorentina’s stadium. The club subsequently confirmed his departure, bringing an end to […] The article Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash

Manchester City will travel to Portugal without Nico O’Reilly and Jeremy Doku for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League league-phase opener against FC Porto, according to the Manchester Evening News. The two sides meet at 22:00 BST on Tuesday, with City beginning their European campaign at the Estadio do Dragao. O’Reilly and Doku are both unavailable, while […] The article Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on...

Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move

Mohamed Salah stepped down as a director of all four of his British companies three days before Trabzonspor announced his signing, with his wife Magi Sadeq appointed to each board on the same day. On 3 August 2026, Sadeq replaced Salah as a registered director across the four businesses. In three of the companies, she […] The article Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four

Ittihad Alexandria secured a 1-0 victory over Petrol Asyut in the Egyptian League, with Nour Alaa El Din scoring the only goal of the match during the second half. The decisive moment came after Petrol Asyut’s defence lost its shape. Yousry Waheed advanced towards the penalty area before finding Nour Alaa El Din on the […] The article Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision

Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi has left French winger Simon Boabri out of the club’s eight-player foreign contingent for Monday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Neom, with the decision described as tactical. The league leaders face Neom in the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League as they look to maintain their perfect start […] The article Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Quique Sanchez Flores beats Mourinho and Flick to La Liga Manager of the Month award

Quique Sanchez Flores has been named La Liga’s best manager for August after guiding Deportivo Alaves to two victories and a draw during the opening month of the season. The Spanish coach was chosen ahead of Jose Mourinho, who had made an impressive start with Real Madrid, and Hansi Flick, whose Barcelona side also recorded […] The article Quique Sanchez Flores beats Mourinho and Flick to La Liga Manager of the Month award was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Egyptian League 2027: How Hussein Ammouta forged an extraordinary coaching career

Hussein Ammouta’s coaching career began almost by accident after he returned to Morocco hoping to leave football behind and build a life in business. Ammouta retired as a player with Qatar SC in 2003 and initially wanted to move away from the pressures of professional football. Instead, a call from Mohamed El Kartili, president of […] The article Egyptian League 2027: How Hussein Ammouta forged an extraordinary coaching career was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...

Mahmoud Nagy appointed referee for Zamalek’s Egyptian League meeting with Abu Qir Fertilizers

The Egyptian Football Association’s refereeing committee has appointed Mahmoud Nagy to take charge of Zamalek’s match against Abu Qir Fertilizers in the fourth round of the Egyptian League on Tuesday. The match will begin at 20:00 local time at Cairo Stadium, while Smouha face Ceramica Cleopatra at the same time at Borg El Arab Stadium. […] The article Mahmoud Nagy appointed referee for Zamalek’s Egyptian League meeting with Abu Qir Fertilizers was written by Issa Said and first appeared on ...

Inter leave Federico Dimarco out of Real Madrid Champions League trip

Inter will be without Federico Dimarco for their UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Madrid after deciding not to include the Italy international in their travelling squad. The two sides are preparing to meet in the opening match of the league phase at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, but Dimarco will remain in Italy despite completing […] The article Inter leave Federico Dimarco out of Real Madrid Champions League trip was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Pyramids FC confirm Mustafa Ziko fit to return against El Gouna

Pyramids FC have confirmed that Mustafa Ziko is available to make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with El Gouna. Mustafa Abdel Raouf Ziko missed Pyramids’ opening three league matches after suffering a knee injury, but the club’s head of medical affairs, Mostafa El-Mouniri, says the forward has completed […] The article Pyramids FC confirm Mustafa Ziko fit to return against El Gouna was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...

Andrea Belotti set to join Serie B side Modena as a free agent

Andrea Belotti is close to joining Modena, with the former Italy striker expected to return to Italy’s second tier during the current transfer window, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The 32-year-old is due to arrive in Modena on Monday evening, 7 September, before undergoing a medical on Tuesday. The checks are expected to […] The article Andrea Belotti set to join Serie B side Modena as a free agent was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoc...

Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat in Premier League title chase

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea must use their painful 2-1 defeat by Arsenal as a lesson as they try to close the gap on the Premier League champions. Chelsea took the lead after only 77 seconds in an intense London derby at Emirates Stadium, when Morgan Rogers found the net. Arsenal responded through Kai Havertz before […] The article Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat in Premier League title chase was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Premier League announces August nominees for Player and Manager of the Month awards

The Premier League has announced the nominees for its Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards for August 2026, with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes included after scoring a hat-trick in the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. Fernandes is among eight players shortlisted for the individual award following their performances in […] The article Premier League announces August nominees for Player and Manager of the Month awards was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared ...

Zungu threatens SAFA dismissals over delayed Bafana Bafana bonuses

Sandile Zungu has warned that SAFA executives could be dismissed if Bafana Bafana players and members of the technical team do not receive their outstanding 2026 World Cup bonuses before he takes office. The AmaZulu FC president and SAFA presidential candidate gave the warning at a press conference at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, […] The article Zungu threatens SAFA dismissals over delayed Bafana Bafana bonuses was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Cape Town Soccer Grannies seek support for Soweto tournament

At 75, Yasmin Johnson is leading Soccer Grannies Cape Town in a fundraising drive to take a combined team of women from the city to a national tournament in Soweto. The side is preparing to meet other soccer grannies teams from across South Africa at Nike Stadium on 3 and 4 October 2026. Because only […] The article Cape Town Soccer Grannies seek support for Soweto tournament was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Kylian Mbappe welcomes Ballon d’Or talk after record World Cup

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says it is natural for him to be considered a contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or after his record-breaking World Cup campaign. The France captain scored 10 goals at the tournament this summer to win the Golden Boot, although his side finished fourth. His career total of 22 World Cup […] The article Kylian Mbappe welcomes Ballon d’Or talk after record World Cup was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Siwelele remove Seema after Kaizer Chiefs defeat

Siwelele have parted ways with head coach Lehlohonolo Seema and assistant coach Willem Jackson after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Kaizer Chiefs, ending their time in charge following a poor start to the 2026/27 season. The club confirmed on Monday that both members of the first-team coaching staff had been relieved of their duties. Godfrey Mosoetsa […] The article Siwelele remove Seema after Kaizer Chiefs defeat was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .