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Women’s U20 World Cup: South Korea fight back to draw level with Italy
South Korea and Italy went into half-time level at 1-1 after an open and fast-paced first half in their Women’s U20 World Cup meeting. Italy’s pressure was rewarded in the 16th minute when K. Appiah put the Squadra Azzurra ahead, finishing after being set up by G. Pellegrino. South Korea were forced to defend for […] The article Women’s U20 World Cup: South Korea fight back to draw level with Italy was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Brighton bring Arsenal’s winning run to an abrupt end as Tottenham remain winless
Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended with a 3-0 defeat by Brighton, while Tottenham remain without a victory after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s side had won all seven of their matches in every competition this season before travelling to the south coast, but Brighton extended their own unbeaten […] The article Brighton bring Arsenal’s winning run to an abrupt end as Tottenham remain winless was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Africa...
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to claim FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns underlined their status as Africa’s leading club with a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli in the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. The win sends the South African side into the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, where they will meet either the South American or North […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to claim FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Abdulahi Kawawa: Uganda midfielder joins Lugazi from NEC FC
Uganda attacking midfielder Abdulahi Kawawa has joined Lugazi from NEC FC on a free transfer, completing his move to the Uganda Premier League club on 19 September 2026. Kawawa, 25, arrives at Lugazi after less than seven months with NEC FC. He joined NEC from Express on 9 February 2026, also in a free transfer, […] The article Abdulahi Kawawa: Uganda midfielder joins Lugazi from NEC FC was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Saudi legend calls for Marino Pusic to leave Al Ahli after Mamelodi Sundowns defeat
Former Al Ahli and Saudi Arabia player Hussein Abdulghani has called for Marino Pusic to be removed after the club’s 2-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in the Intercontinental Cup. Abdulghani placed a significant share of the blame for the loss on the Al Ahli manager, arguing that the team’s performance deteriorated markedly after half-time. Al […] The article Saudi legend calls for Marino Pusic to leave Al Ahli after Mamelodi Sundowns defeat was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
Zinedine Zidane faces pressure as France expectations rise, says Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger says Zinedine Zidane is under pressure as France manager because expectations around the national team are so high. The former Arsenal manager, now FIFA’s chief of global football development, was speaking as a guest on Ligue 1+ during Paris FC’s match against Strasbourg on Saturday. Wenger, who continues to follow the fortunes of […] The article Zinedine Zidane faces pressure as France expectations rise, says Arsene Wenger was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaS...
Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain: TV channel, kick-off time and online viewing details
Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain at the Velodrome on Sunday, 20 September 2026, in the fifth round of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Paris Saint-Germain go into the fixture seventh in the table with five points from their opening matches, while Marseille are 13th with three points. The match will be played at the Velodrome, with […] The article Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain: TV channel, kick-off time and online viewing details was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on A...
Ismael Saibari wins Golden Boot after outstanding PSV Eindhoven season
Morocco international Ismael Saibari has been awarded the Golden Boot as the best player in the Dutch league for the 2025-2026 season, following an exceptional campaign with his former club PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old midfielder helped PSV Eindhoven secure the Dutch league title and the Dutch Super Cup, featuring in 37 competitive matches across the […] The article Ismael Saibari wins Golden Boot after outstanding PSV Eindhoven season was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Manchester City v Sunderland: kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch online
Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with the home side looking to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League 2026-2027 table. Manchester City have taken 12 points from their opening four matches and currently lead the standings. Sunderland sit 14th with four points ahead of […] The article Manchester City v Sunderland: kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch online was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on ...
Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic planning January departure amid Saudi interest
Mateo Kovacic is reportedly considering leaving Manchester City in the next winter transfer window after a difficult period at the club, with interest in the Croatia international coming from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Italy. The previous season was the biggest setback of Kovacic’s career. He spent much of the campaign recovering from injury and made […] The article Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic planning January departure amid Saudi interest was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Af...
Mendy hails Mamelodi Sundowns as ‘best team in Africa’ after Al Ahly defeat
Mamelodi Sundowns stunned Al Ahly goalkeeper Edouard Mendy with a 2-1 victory over the Saudi Arabian side in the Club World Cup. The South African team controlled much of the match and secured a notable win in their home country, leaving Al Ahly disappointed after they had hoped to take a different result from the […] The article Mendy hails Mamelodi Sundowns as ‘best team in Africa’ after Al Ahly defeat was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Former Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib announces retirement from football
Khalid Boutaib has officially retired from football, bringing an end to a career that began in amateur football and culminated in representing Morocco at the 2018 World Cup. The former Morocco international announced his decision in a video posted on his official Instagram account, reflecting on the journey that took him from playing alongside his […] The article Former Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib announces retirement from football was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afric...
Bournemouth v Liverpool: TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch the Premier League match online
Liverpool travel to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026, in the fifth round of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Liverpool are 10th in the table with six points from their four matches so far, while Bournemouth are 15th with three points. The fixture gives both sides an opportunity to improve […] The article Bournemouth v Liverpool: TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch the Premier League match online was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afr...
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to advance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their position in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 with a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli on Saturday afternoon. The African champions made the ideal start against the Asian representatives when Portuguese midfielder Nuno Santos opened the scoring in the 17th minute. His goal gave Sundowns a narrow advantage at half-time. Al Ahli […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to advance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup was written by Alansary and first appeared on Afric...
Ben Ahmed Kohili: MC Alger forward ready to face bigger expectations
Ben Ahmed Kohili’s rapid rise from Paradou AC prospect to one of Algeria’s most watched young forwards has brought a new challenge: proving he can thrive under the pressure at MC Alger. The 21-year-old, born on 11 July 2005 in Ain Temouchent, is third in our ranking of 25 players to follow in the 2026/27 […] The article Ben Ahmed Kohili: MC Alger forward ready to face bigger expectations was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns ‘respect the game but no-one else’ – Cardoso
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso said his side respect football but not their opponents after the African champions defeated Asian champions Al Ahli Saudi SC 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. Nuno Santos scored twice as Sundowns produced a spirited display against Al Ahli SC at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. The […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns ‘respect the game but no-one else’ – Cardoso was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to win FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli SC 2-1 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon to claim the 2026 FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup title. Nuno Santos scored twice as the African champions overcame the visitors’ early pressure and secured a place in the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Al Ahli, the back-to-back […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli to win FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Eritrea to tighten player monitoring for AFCON qualifiers – Report
Eritrea’s football federation is expected to increase monitoring of its players during upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and South Africa amid fears of further defections, according to reports. The Eritrean national team will return to AFCON qualifying for the first time since its 2008 campaign, with matches against Kenya in Nairobi […] The article Eritrea to tighten player monitoring for AFCON qualifiers – Report was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
USFA sign Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote from Rahimo FC
Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote has joined USFA from Rahimo FC, completing a move to the Ouagadougou-based club on 19 September 2026. The 25-year-old, who plays in an advanced midfield role, arrives after a spell with Rahimo FC. No transfer fee or contract length has been disclosed for the move, and the club […] The article USFA sign Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote from Rahimo FC was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cheick Gnoumou: Burkina Faso defender joins USFA from Salitas
Burkina Faso centre-back Cheick Gnoumou has joined USFA from Salitas, completing a move to the Ouagadougou club on 19 September 2026. The 24-year-old defender arrives at USFA after two seasons with Salitas, where he had played since returning to the club in August 2024. Gnoumou’s move represents the latest step in a career that has […] The article Cheick Gnoumou: Burkina Faso defender joins USFA from Salitas was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids FC backed to win Egyptian Premier League by former Al Ahly star
Former Al Ahly forward Mohamed Abdel Jalil believes Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids FC are the leading contenders to win this season’s Egyptian Premier League. The reigning CAF Champions League winners have made a perfect start to the league campaign, coming from behind to beat Eastern Enppi 2-1 on Thursday. Jalil said Pyramids possess the strongest squad […] The article Pyramids FC backed to win Egyptian Premier League by former Al Ahly star was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appe...
Cardoso hails Sundowns’ historic victory over Al Ahli
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said the team’s 2-1 victory over Al Ahli FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon would remain in the club’s history forever. Two goals from Nuno Santos secured a landmark win for the Brazilians against the Saudi giants and sent Sundowns through to the Challenger Cup. Their next opponents […] The article Cardoso hails Sundowns’ historic victory over Al Ahli was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nuno Santos double sends Mamelodi Sundowns through in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after Nuno Santos scored twice in a 2-1 win over Al Ahli at Loftus on Saturday. The forward struck with a header in each half to settle a closely contested match, despite Sundowns having to absorb sustained pressure from the Saudi Arabian side. […] The article Nuno Santos double sends Mamelodi Sundowns through in FIFA Intercontinental Cup was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Aston Villa comeback leaves Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi under pressure
Tottenham Hotspur’s winless start to the Premier League season continued as Aston Villa came from behind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, increasing the pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs began brightly despite having failed to score or win in their opening league games. Savio twice tested Zion Suzuki during the early stages, but […] The article Aston Villa comeback leaves Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi under pressure was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Intercontinental Cup 2026: Al Ahli face Auckland City in opening tie
The 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup begins on Wednesday, 26 August, with Al Ahli Saudi taking on Auckland City before the winners face African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions, will enter the competition in the final. The annual tournament, introduced by FIFA to replace the yearly version of the Club World Cup, brings […] The article Intercontinental Cup 2026: Al Ahli face Auckland City in opening tie was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
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