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Mosimane handed Bafana Bafana boost by players thriving overseas
Pitso Mosimane has returned to Bafana Bafana with a squad increasingly shaped by South Africans making an impact abroad, including several players arriving in camp in strong form. Relebohile Mofokeng is the most prominent example after scoring his first Europa League goal for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday. The 21-year-old has scored four goals since […] The article Mosimane handed Bafana Bafana boost by players thriving overseas was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaS...
Kane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern thrash Union Berlin
Harry Kane became the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern Munich swept aside Union Berlin 7-0 on Friday. The England captain reached the landmark in his 98th league appearance, before adding a second goal to take his total to 101. He broke the previous record, set by Cologne’s Dieter Mueller in 1977, […] The article Kane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern thrash Union Berlin was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns set the standard in South African and African football
Mamelodi Sundowns have established themselves as the leading force in South African football and, at present, the strongest side on the African continent. While rival clubs are still settling into their domestic campaigns or competing to secure places in continental competitions, Sundowns have already separated themselves from the field. They will represent Africa as reigning […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns set the standard in South African and African football was written by Elikplim Boko...
Ronaldo included in Portugal squad to end international retirement uncertainty
Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to represent Portugal after being selected for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures by new head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward had not confirmed whether he would remain available for international football following Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 defeat by eventual champions Spain in July. Ronaldo had said the […] The article Ronaldo included in Portugal squad to end international retirement uncertainty was written by Elias Boate...
Ouaddou demands discipline as young Orlando Pirates side closes Sundowns gap
Abdeslam Ouaddou praised Orlando Pirates’ disciplined approach after their 2-0 victory over Durban City reduced the gap to Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to four points. Pirates secured the win at Orlando Stadium on Thursday night, but their coach was particularly encouraged by the quality of their second-half display. Ouaddou said the performance reflected the […] The article Ouaddou demands discipline as young Orlando Pirates side closes Sundowns gap was written by Issa Said ...
Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike to become face of Swiss brand On
France captain Kylian Mbappe has joined Swiss sportswear company On, ending a partnership with Nike that began at the start of his career. On confirmed the move on Friday as it announced its entry into football, with Mbappe becoming the centrepiece of the brand’s plans in the sport. “Today, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its […] The article Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike to become face of Swiss brand On was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Brentford punish reshaped Chelsea with three-goal second-half surge
Brentford scored three times after the interval to beat a heavily changed Chelsea side 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday evening. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho were all on target as Thomas Frank’s team secured victory before the international break. The result gave Chelsea their first defeat of the season at […] The article Brentford punish reshaped Chelsea with three-goal second-half surge was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Carrick confident Manchester United can overcome early-season “storm”
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says his side can “work through” their difficult start to the season, insisting he expected the team to face a testing period at some point. United have collected only four points from their opening four Premier League matches and were eliminated from the League Cup by Brighton in midweek. They […] The article Carrick confident Manchester United can overcome early-season “storm” was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Injured Sadio Mané will return for Senegal’s next camp – Patrick Vieira
New Senegal coach Patrick Vieira says captain Sadio Mane has missed his first squad because of a muscle injury, dismissing speculation that the forward has retired from international football. The former Arsenal midfielder said he had spoken to Mane and expects the 34-year-old to return for Senegal’s next training camp. “Sadio Mane has a physical […] The article Injured Sadio Mané will return for Senegal’s next camp – Patrick Vieira was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared...
Cameroon players’ union challenges federation over minimum wage rules
Cameroon’s footballers’ union SYNAFOC has urged the country’s football federation to suspend newly introduced minimum salary levels, saying they are too low for professional players to meet basic living costs. The union says the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) set minimum monthly wages for the 2026-27 season without consulting player representatives, and has called for urgent […] The article Cameroon players’ union challenges federation over minimum wage rules was written by Samue...
Patrick Vieira receives Senegal government backing ahead of first matches
New Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira has held his first official meeting with the country’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Djirèye Clotilde Coly, as he begins his tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions. Vieira met Coly on Friday, 18 September, to discuss his ambitions for the national team and the conditions he believes are […] The article Patrick Vieira receives Senegal government backing ahead of first matches was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Patrick Vieira embraces Senegal challenge after mixed managerial spell
Patrick Vieira says he is confident he can meet the expectations of Senegal supporters after being appointed head coach of the Teranga Lions. The 50-year-old returns to his country of birth for his first international management role, having experienced mixed fortunes during a managerial career that has not matched the success he enjoyed as a […] The article Patrick Vieira embraces Senegal challenge after mixed managerial spell was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on A...
Patrick Vieira faces immediate test as Senegal begin Afcon qualifying
Newly appointed Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira will begin his tenure with two away fixtures as the Teranga Lions launch their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal were initially scheduled to host Mozambique in Dakar on Friday, 25 September, but the fixture has been reversed because the capital is preparing to […] The article Patrick Vieira faces immediate test as Senegal begin Afcon qualifying was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Africa...
Patrick Vieira says Senegal must build on progress after taking over as head coach
Patrick Vieira says his task as Senegal head coach is to build on the country’s recent success rather than start from scratch. The former France international has been appointed to replace Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal’s dramatic elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Senegal led Belgium 2-0 after 85 minutes in their last-32 […] The article Patrick Vieira says Senegal must build on progress after taking over as head coach was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeare...
Senegal role is ‘an absolute dream’ – Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira says becoming Senegal head coach is “an absolute dream”, describing his appointment as “one from the heart” as he begins his first job in international football. The 50-year-old, who was born in Senegal before going on to represent France, was unveiled as Teranga Lions coach in Dakar on Friday after replacing Pape Thiaw. […] The article Senegal role is ‘an absolute dream’ – Patrick Vieira was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lamine Yamal: I have faced racism ‘a thousand times’
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism “a thousand times”, describing it as a recurring part of his rise to prominence in football. The Spain international told broadcaster Movistar that many racist comments or behaviours come from people who “don’t even realise” they are being offensive. His comments come after Spain’s government-run Observatory […] The article Lamine Yamal: I have faced racism ‘a thousand times’ was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appea...
Senegal winger Idrissa Camara joins Av. Bayonnais on free transfer
Senegal winger Idrissa Camara has joined French club Av. Bayonnais on a free transfer, giving the 28-year-old a new opportunity in National 1 Group B. Camara completed the move on 18 September 2026 after a spell without a club. He had most recently been with KF Iliria, whom he left on 1 July, before agreeing […] The article Senegal winger Idrissa Camara joins Av. Bayonnais on free transfer was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Algeria defender Alilet joins Espérance on three-year deal
Algeria international Adem Alilet has completed a move to Espérance de Tunis after leaving Libyan club Al Ittihad, signing a three-year contract with the Tunisian champions. The 24-year-old defender joins one of Africa’s most successful clubs as Espérance continue to strengthen their squad for domestic and continental competitions. The Tunis club confirmed Alilet’s arrival after […] The article Algeria defender Alilet joins Espérance on three-year deal was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appia...
Ruto assures CAF chief Motsepe of Kenya’s commitment to AFCON 2027
Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged his government’s commitment to delivering a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after meeting Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe in Nairobi. The meeting brought together senior officials from CAF, the Kenyan government, the country’s football leadership and the Local Organising Committee responsible for staging the tournament. […] The article Ruto assures CAF chief Motsepe of Kenya’s commitment to AFCON 2027 was writt...
How FIFA investment is helping transform football infrastructure in Liberia
Liberia says investment from FIFA is helping to reshape the country’s football landscape, with new pitches, stadium upgrades and grassroots programmes expanding opportunities for thousands of young players. One of the most significant developments has been the arrival of the FIFA Arena project, a global initiative aimed at building 1,000 football pitches in underserved urban […] The article How FIFA investment is helping transform football infrastructure in Liberia was written by Samuel Ekow...
Ghana midfielder Rashid Abubakar starts new chapter with Saham Club
Ghanaian central midfielder Rashid Abubakar has joined Omani side Saham Club, bringing his period without a club to an end and securing a move to the Jindal League. The 26-year-old signed for Saham on 18 September 2026 and has agreed a contract running until 31 May 2027. No transfer fee has been disclosed for the […] The article Ghana midfielder Rashid Abubakar starts new chapter with Saham Club was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ismail Jakobs reportedly considers Senegal retirement after Patrick Vieira omission
Ismail Jakobs is reportedly considering international retirement after being left out of Patrick Vieira’s first Senegal squad, although the Galatasaray defender has not confirmed the claim. Journalist Fatima Sylla reported that Jakobs could be the latest member of Senegal’s 2026 World Cup squad to end his international career, following the recent retirements of Cherif Ndiaye […] The article Ismail Jakobs reportedly considers Senegal retirement after Patrick Vieira omission was written by Sa...
Leverkusen v RB Leipzig: Probable line-ups for Bundesliga fourth-round clash
Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with both ambitious sides meeting in one of the standout fixtures of the Bundesliga’s fourth matchday. Bayer Leverkusen Mark Flekken is expected to retain his place in goal for Bayer Leverkusen, having established himself through his consistency. Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo […] The article Leverkusen v RB Leipzig: Probable line-ups for Bundesliga fourth-round clash was written by Nuhu Adams and first a...
Raphinha questions Atletico Madrid’s handling of Julian Alvarez
Barcelona captain Raphinha says he does not understand Atletico Madrid’s stance on Julian Alvarez, after the Argentina striker was linked with a move away from the club. Speaking to RAC1, the Brazil international said Alvarez had made his feelings clear and suggested it would be difficult for any player to perform at their best while […] The article Raphinha questions Atletico Madrid’s handling of Julian Alvarez was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Alex Baena: Atletico Madrid midfielder watches Barcelona ‘for Lamine Yamal’
Alex Baena says Lamine Yamal is the only player, alongside Lionel Messi, who makes him want to watch a match purely to see him play. The Atletico Madrid midfielder named Yamal, Rodri and Messi as his top three choices for the Ballon d’Or, placing the Barcelona winger at the top of his personal ranking. “I […] The article Alex Baena: Atletico Madrid midfielder watches Barcelona ‘for Lamine Yamal’ was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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