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De Zerbi challenges media over Richarlison’s Tottenham future
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has criticised the media for questioning Richarlison’s possible departure during the summer transfer window. Tottenham are preparing to face Everton on Saturday in the fourth round of the Premier League, with De Zerbi using his pre-match news conference to reject suggestions that he had detailed knowledge of the Brazil international’s […] The article De Zerbi challenges media over Richarlison’s Tottenham future was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and f...
Ghana’s Mohamed Salisu could return as Monaco face Strasbourg
Ghana international Mohamed Salisu could make his return to the AS Monaco matchday squad when they travel to face RC Strasbourg Alsace, as the defender continues his recovery from an ACL injury. Salisu has been sidelined since suffering the injury last winter but has now resumed training as he works towards a return to competitive […] The article Ghana’s Mohamed Salisu could return as Monaco face Strasbourg was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Spain reject World Cup withdrawal rumours as Morocco push for 2030 final
Spain’s Football Federation president Rafael Louzán has rejected reports that the country could withdraw from hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup if Morocco is chosen to stage the tournament’s final. Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena COPE, Louzán said there was no basis for speculation about Spain abandoning the joint hosting project, stressing that the […] The article Spain reject World Cup withdrawal rumours as Morocco push for 2030 final was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on ...
Grobler strikes late as Stellenbosch FC draw with Sekhukhune United
Stellenbosch FC secured a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United after Bradley Grobler scored with three minutes of regulation time remaining in their Betway Premiership match at Athlone Stadium on Friday. Bethuel Muzeu had put the visitors ahead in the 63rd minute, but 38-year-old Grobler reacted sharply in the box to deny Sekhukhune United victory in […] The article Grobler strikes late as Stellenbosch FC draw with Sekhukhune United was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Morocco striker Tawfik Bentayeb fires Anderlecht to victory over Mechelen
Moroccan international Tawfik Bentayeb scored his first goal for RSC Anderlecht on Friday, securing a 1-0 victory over Mechelen in the sixth round of the Belgian Pro League. The 24-year-old forward broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, finding the net before half-time to give Anderlecht a lead they held until the final whistle. Bentayeb […] The article Morocco striker Tawfik Bentayeb fires Anderlecht to victory over Mechelen was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Precious Asante confident Ghana can beat France at U20 Women’s World Cup
Ghana U20 defender Precious Asante says the Black Princesses are fully prepared for their crucial final Group C encounter against France at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Asante believes Ghana have moved on from their previous result and are focused on producing a strong performance to secure victory and keep their campaign alive. Asante […] The article Precious Asante confident Ghana can beat France at U20 Women’s World Cup was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ghana’s Black Princesses seek victory against France at U20 Women’s World Cup
Ghana U20 women’s national team head coach Charles Sampson says the Black Princesses are determined to dominate France and secure victory in their final Group C match at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Sampson believes his players are ready for the decisive encounter after a positive training session, with Ghana needing another strong performance […] The article Ghana’s Black Princesses seek victory against France at U20 Women’s World Cup was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afric...
Simon Banza arrives in Thessaloniki ahead of PAOK move
Simon Banza has arrived in Thessaloniki as he closes in on a move to PAOK after missing his scheduled flight earlier on Friday. The 30-year-old forward landed in the Greek city on Friday evening to continue negotiations between PAOK and Al Jazira, his current club. He is expected to complete a medical before signing his […] The article Simon Banza arrives in Thessaloniki ahead of PAOK move was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Newcastle United and Aston Villa monitor Rennes forward Yassir Zabiri
Yassir Zabiri has emerged as a potential target for Newcastle United and Aston Villa, with both Premier League clubs monitoring the Morocco striker’s progress at Racing Santander. The 21-year-old is currently playing in Spain on loan from Stade Rennais and has recently strengthened his case with an impressive hat-trick. His performance is understood to have […] The article Newcastle United and Aston Villa monitor Rennes forward Yassir Zabiri was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared o...
Fabian Ruiz says players must ‘know how to lose’ after Spain-Argentina World Cup final clashes
Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has criticised the scenes that followed the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, saying footballers must set a better example for children. Spain won the final 1-0, but players from both teams were involved in confrontations after the final whistle. Ruiz, who became a world champion with Spain, said the incident […] The article Fabian Ruiz says players must ‘know how to lose’ after Spain-Argentina World Cup final clashes was written by Elias Boateng and first ...
Zinedine Zidane’s first France shortlist includes 50 players
France’s provisional squad has attracted significant attention this week after several of the players being considered for Zinedine Zidane’s first squad were revealed. The final selection is due to be announced officially next Friday. According to French newspaper L’Equipe, the preliminary list contains a number of relatively unexpected names, including Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, Paris […] The article Zinedine Zidane’s first France shortlist includes 50 players was written by Sylvester N...
Lamine Yamal closes in on Kylian Mbappe’s Champions League record
Lamine Yamal moved within one goal of Kylian Mbappe’s record for Champions League goals scored before turning 20 after finding the net for Barcelona in their 5-1 victory over Feyenoord. The 19-year-old scored Barcelona’s fifth goal with a direct free-kick in the 77th minute at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, in the opening round of […] The article Lamine Yamal closes in on Kylian Mbappe’s Champions League record was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona’s physical surge reflects Hansi Flick’s hidden advantage, but peak is still to come
Barcelona’s impressive start to the season has been built on more than results and technical quality, with the Spanish side also showing a clear physical advantage over their opponents. Despite Hansi Flick warning that Barcelona would not reach 100% of their physical condition before the international break, the team have begun the campaign covering greater […] The article Barcelona’s physical surge reflects Hansi Flick’s hidden advantage, but peak is still to come was written by Alansary an...
Mbappe backed for Ballon d’Or as confidence sparks debate
Kylian Mbappe’s confidence in his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or has fuelled debate, with former Morocco manager Walid Regragui defending the Real Madrid forward’s comments. The race for this year’s award has already begun to attract attention, with Mbappe emerging as a leading contender after receiving public backing from his former coach Jose Mourinho. […] The article Mbappe backed for Ballon d’Or as confidence sparks debate was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola identifies language barrier as Ronald Araujo’s biggest challenge
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says Ronald Araujo’s main difficulty in adapting to life at the club has been the language barrier, despite the defender making an immediate impact since joining on loan from Barcelona. Araujo was among Liverpool’s outstanding performers in their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid last Wednesday, setting up Dominik Szoboszlai’s equaliser with […] The article Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola identifies language barrier as Ronald Araujo’s biggest challenge was written...
Waleed Al-Farraj says Al-Ittihad are restoring pride and belief after Al-Faisaly win
Waleed Al-Farraj has praised Al-Ittihad’s 3-1 victory over Al-Faisaly in round seven of the Roshn Saudi League, saying the result has challenged the expectations surrounding the club before the season began. Al-Ittihad had been tipped by some to become little more than “guest of honour” in the competition, with criticism of the club’s management expected […] The article Waleed Al-Farraj says Al-Ittihad are restoring pride and belief after Al-Faisaly win was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appi...
Marino Pusic praises Al-Ahli after comeback win over Al Hazem
Dutch manager Marino Pusic praised his Al-Ahli players after they recovered from an early setback to beat Al Hazem 3-1 in the Roshn Saudi League. Al Hazem took the lead after just 87 seconds at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah on Friday, but Al-Ahli turned the match around by scoring three times before half-time. Speaking at […] The article Marino Pusic praises Al-Ahli after comeback win over Al Hazem was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kylian Mbappe says Real Madrid fans’ criticism was ‘natural’
Kylian Mbappe has played down the significance of being booed by Real Madrid supporters last season, saying he understood their frustration after joining the club. Speaking to French newspaper L’Equipe, the France forward said criticism at the Santiago Bernabeu was an expected part of playing for Real Madrid. “These things happen naturally,” Mbappe said. “Do […] The article Kylian Mbappe says Real Madrid fans’ criticism was ‘natural’ was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Africa...
Romania introduces black card to halt youth matches over abusive spectator behaviour
The Romanian Football Federation has introduced a black card to combat abusive and inappropriate behaviour by parents and spectators during youth football matches. The new regulation, announced on Friday, is intended to protect children from pressure and misconduct from the stands. It applies to games involving players aged between seven and 16 and forms part […] The article Romania introduces black card to halt youth matches over abusive spectator behaviour was written by Nuhu Adams and fir...
SAFA election to go ahead after delegates receive death threats
The South African Football Association (SAFA) says several delegates have received death threats before Saturday’s Elective Congress, but the vote for the organisation’s president will proceed as planned. Security at the venue has been increased after delegates were sent threats, while SAFA said police would be informed. The election for the SAFA presidency is a […] The article SAFA election to go ahead after delegates receive death threats was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afr...
Algeria make approach for highly rated RC Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub
The Federation algerienne de football (FAF) has contacted the father of RC Lens prospect Mezian Mesloub about a possible future call-up for Algeria and a change of sporting nationality, according to winwin. Mesloub, who is 16 and has made two appearances this season, recording one assist, is regarded as one of the emerging talents attracting […] The article Algeria make approach for highly rated RC Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rani Khedira reportedly asks Tunisia not to select him again after six caps
Rani Khedira has reportedly asked not to be called up by Tunisia again, just three months after making his international debut for the North African side. The 32-year-old Union Berlin midfielder, who previously represented Germany at youth level, switched his sporting nationality before joining Tunisia at the end of March. He has since won six […] The article Rani Khedira reportedly asks Tunisia not to select him again after six caps was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeare...
Orlando Pirates heavily backed to ease into CAF Champions League next round
Orlando Pirates are strong favourites to progress from the first qualifying round of the CAF Champions League when they face Mauritius champions La Cure Waves on Saturday. The Bucs welcome La Cure Waves to Orlando Amstel Arena for the second leg of their tie, which begins at 15h00. The South African side are expected to […] The article Orlando Pirates heavily backed to ease into CAF Champions League next round was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mosoetsa joins Cardoso in questioning PSL’s stadium instability
Siwelele FC head coach Godfrey Mosoetsa has criticised the disruption caused by teams being forced to play home matches at alternative stadiums, following similar complaints from Mamelodi Sundowns manager Miguel Cardoso. Cardoso expressed his anger after Chippa United’s Betway Premiership match against Sundowns was moved on Saturday from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Buffalo City […] The article Mosoetsa joins Cardoso in questioning PSL’s stadium instability was written by Elikplim Bokor and...
Cardoso explains why Ndlovu has a new role at Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Siyanda Ndlovu’s role in his side is determined by where the player believes he can perform best, rather than the position he occupied at Golden Arrows. Ndlovu has made a positive start since moving to Sundowns during the off-season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in six […] The article Cardoso explains why Ndlovu has a new role at Sundowns was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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