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Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios to miss three matches with calf injury
Atletico Madrid will be without Pablo Barrios for their next three matches after the midfielder suffered a calf injury, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Barrios raised concerns during Atletico’s meeting with Liverpool at Anfield, when he was forced to leave the pitch in the second half. Subsequent examinations confirmed that he had sustained an injury […] The article Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios to miss three matches with calf injury was written by Sylvester Ntim and first a...
Kylian Mbappe: ‘No player performed better than me last season’
Kylian Mbappe says he produced the best individual performances of any player last season as he makes his case for the Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid forward told L’Equipe: “The Ballon d’Or? There was no player who performed better than me last season.” Mbappe acknowledged that his goalscoring often attracts more attention than the wider […] The article Kylian Mbappe: ‘No player performed better than me last season’ was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Saturday football: Zamalek in African Champions League action as Salah faces Mostafa Mohamed
Saturday 12 September brings a full schedule of European league fixtures, alongside Zamalek’s African Champions League match and a meeting between Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Mohamed. Premier League Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town 17:00, beIN SPORTS 5 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest 17:00, beIN SPORTS 2 Bournemouth v Brentford 17:00, beIN SPORTS 3 Liverpool v […] The article Saturday football: Zamalek in African Champions League action as Salah faces Mostafa Mohamed was written by Eric Kwafo and...
Sacha Boey stays at Bayern Munich until winter
Sacha Boey will remain at Bayern Munich until at least the winter transfer window, with Vincent Kompany now outlining the defender’s situation. After sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that the right-back would stay, the coach made clear that Boey remains part of his plans. “He will stay here now. That is how it is, and […] The article Sacha Boey stays at Bayern Munich until winter was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek set condition for Juan Bezera talks as Shabab Al Ahli Dubai interest grows
A source at Zamalek says Brazilian forward Juan Bezera is expected to return to Cairo next week, meeting the club’s condition before any discussions about his future can take place. Bezera had refused to return to Egypt for Zamalek’s pre-season training camp because he wants to move to UAE club Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. “Juan […] The article Zamalek set condition for Juan Bezera talks as Shabab Al Ahli Dubai interest grows was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
CAF Confederation Cup: Julien Mette backs Tusker to finish the job against Al Ahli
Tusker coach Julien Mette has warned his players that lapses in concentration could cost them a place in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round when they face Al Ahli Wad Madani on Saturday. The Kenyan Premier League side will welcome the Sudanese outfit to Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium for the decisive second-leg encounter, with the […] The article CAF Confederation Cup: Julien Mette backs Tusker to finish the job against Al Ahli was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Africa...
Unai Emery tells Ibrahim Mbaye to be patient over Aston Villa playing time
Unai Emery has urged Ibrahim Mbaye to be patient as the Senegal winger waits for his first appearance for Aston Villa since joining the club for €55 million. Mbaye, 18, has not played a single minute for Villa since completing his move from Paris Saint-Germain. The teenager has been named among the substitutes during the […] The article Unai Emery tells Ibrahim Mbaye to be patient over Aston Villa playing time was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sadio Mané nominated for Ballon d’Or for fifth time
Sadio Mané has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or for the fifth time in his career after being included in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 award. The Al-Nassr forward is the only African player on this year’s shortlist alongside Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi. Mané’s nomination also marks the first time a player from […] The article Sadio Mané nominated for Ballon d’Or for fifth time was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
‘Healthy competition’ – Rio Ngumoha embraces Liverpool fight with Gakpo, Munoz and Barcola
Rio Ngumoha is relishing the competition for places at Liverpool as he battles Cody Gakpo, Victor Munoz and £123 million signing Bradley Barcola for a place in Andoni Iraola’s side. The 18-year-old believes the intense battle for attacking positions can only benefit Liverpool, with every player being pushed to maintain high standards as the club […] The article ‘Healthy competition’ – Rio Ngumoha embraces Liverpool fight with Gakpo, Munoz and Barcola was written by Abdul Karim and first appe...
Wilfried Singo closing in on Galatasaray return after injury
Wilfried Singo is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the next international break as the Ivory Coast defender continues his recovery from injury. According to Milliyet, the 25-year-old is nearing a return after being sidelined since the beginning of the season. Galatasaray are taking a cautious approach and do not want to rush […] The article Wilfried Singo closing in on Galatasaray return after injury was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Harry Maguire pays tribute to Riyad Mahrez after Leicester spell
Harry Maguire has named Riyad Mahrez in his best XI of players he has played alongside, despite sharing the Leicester City dressing room with the Algerian for only one season. The England defender selected Mahrez as his right winger when asked by Score 90 to choose the strongest team from his career. Maguire played alongside […] The article Harry Maguire pays tribute to Riyad Mahrez after Leicester spell was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Wiliete SC coach Bianchi warns Sundowns ahead of Champions League clash
Wiliete SC coach Beto Bianchi says his side will not be intimidated by reigning African champions Mamelodi Sundowns when the two teams meet in the CAF Champions League. The Angolan club booked their place in the second preliminary round after completing a 5-0 aggregate victory over Seychelles side Foresters FC on Thursday. Wiliete won the […] The article Wiliete SC coach Bianchi warns Sundowns ahead of Champions League clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afri...
Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal faces six-month lay-off
Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal is expected to be sidelined for around six months after suffering a leg fracture. The Egypt international sustained the injury and is set to undergo surgery as part of his treatment. Galal’s absence will be a significant blow to Pyramids, who will now have to cope without one of their […] The article Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal faces six-month lay-off was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
APR FC complete comeback to reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round
Rwanda’s APR FC have advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after completing a 3-0 comeback victory over Aigles du Congo in Kigali. APR overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a convincing performance on home soil to progress 3-1 on aggregate. The Rwandan champions went into the second leg needing to […] The article APR FC complete comeback to reach CAF Champions League second preliminary round was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afric...
FIFA plans new rules for players and clubs seeking early contract exits
Fifa is preparing new rules aimed at creating a clearer and more consistent system for determining compensation when players or clubs seek to end contracts before they expire. The proposed regulations are expected to come into force on 1 January 2027 and would introduce a more structured approach to calculating how much should be paid […] The article FIFA plans new rules for players and clubs seeking early contract exits was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Lazola Maku linked with SV Ried move from Siwelele FC
South African midfielder Lazola Maku has been linked with a move from Siwelele FC to Austrian Bundesliga club SV Ried. Maku, 19, plays as a defensive midfielder and is currently with Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership. The reported interest would see him move from South Africa’s top flight to Austria’s Bundesliga. The potential transfer […] The article Lazola Maku linked with SV Ried move from Siwelele FC was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lazola Maku linked with Sundowns move after leaving Siwelele
South African midfielder Lazola Maku, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Betway Premiership side Sundowns. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is available after leaving Siwelele FC on 1 July 2026. Maku joined Siwelele from SuperSport Reserves in July 2025 and made five Betway Premiership appearances, accumulating 235 minutes. The reported link […] The article Lazola Maku linked with Sundowns move after leaving Siwelele was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and firs...
Anass Salah-Eddine linked with Panathinaikos move from Roma
Anass Salah-Eddine, the Moroccan-Dutch left-back currently at Roma, is being linked with a move to Greek Super League club Panathinaikos. The proposed transfer is rated at 71%, although no agreement has been confirmed. Salah-Eddine remains under contract with Roma until 30 June 2028 and is valued at €12m. The 24-year-old joined Roma from FC Twente […] The article Anass Salah-Eddine linked with Panathinaikos move from Roma was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mor Ndiaye linked with HNK Gorica move from Pogon Szczecin
Senegalese midfielder Mor Ndiaye, currently with Pogon Szczecin, has been linked with a move to HNK Gorica in Croatia’s SuperSport HNL. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder joined Pogon from Greek side Kallithea in July 2025 for a reported €50,000 and remains under contract with the Polish club until 30 June 2027. Ndiaye has made one Ekstraklasa […] The article Mor Ndiaye linked with HNK Gorica move from Pogon Szczecin was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Renato Sanches: Getafe linked with move for Portuguese midfielder
Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to La Liga side Getafe. The 29-year-old became a free agent after leaving Paris St-Germain on 1 September, following the end of his latest loan spell. Sanches spent the 2025-26 season at Panathinaikos, joining the Greek club on loan from PSG […] The article Renato Sanches: Getafe linked with move for Portuguese midfielder was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Wilfried Zaha linked with Malaga move after leaving Galatasaray
Wilfried Zaha, the Ivorian-English winger currently without a club, is being linked with a move to Malaga in Spain’s La Liga. The 33-year-old became unattached after leaving Galatasaray on 1 July 2026. He had joined the Turkish club from Crystal Palace in July 2023 and was part of their 2023-24 Turkish championship-winning side. Zaha spent […] The article Wilfried Zaha linked with Malaga move after leaving Galatasaray was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Isaac Asante linked with Suduva move from Panevezys
Belgian-Ghanaian attacking midfielder Isaac Asante has been linked with a move from Panevezys to fellow Lithuanian top-flight club Suduva. Asante, 24, has made 23 Toplyga appearances for Panevezys this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists. He has also featured twice in Conference League qualifying, registering one assist. The midfielder joined Panevezys from Belgian […] The article Isaac Asante linked with Suduva move from Panevezys was written by Sylvester Ntim and first a...
Joyskim Dawa linked with UAE move as United FC eye FCSB defender
Cameroonian-French defender Joyskim Dawa could leave FCSB for UAE Pro League club United FC, with the 30-year-old reportedly attracting interest ahead of a possible transfer. Dawa has made six SuperLiga appearances for FCSB this season, scoring once, and has also featured in the Romanian Cup and Conference League qualifying. He joined the Bucharest club from […] The article Joyskim Dawa linked with UAE move as United FC eye FCSB defender was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Af...
Morocco PM tells football chief to stop promising 2030 World Cup final
Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has publicly urged the country’s football federation president to stop suggesting that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, insisting no decision has yet been agreed with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The expanded 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the opening three matches […] The article Morocco PM tells football chief to stop promising 2030 World Cup final was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah an...
CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers and APR FC reach second preliminary round
Two CAF Champions League first preliminary-round second legs were played on Friday 11 September, with Enugu Rangers qualifying after a penalty shoot-out against Sobemap and APR FC overturning a first-leg deficit to eliminate Aigles du Congo. Enugu Rangers secured their place in the second preliminary round after drawing 1-1 with Sobemap in Lome. The result […] The article CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers and APR FC reach second preliminary round was written by Elikplim Bokor and first app...
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