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Ange Postecoglou demands improvement from Al-Nassr despite Abha victory
Ange Postecoglou says Al-Nassr must improve in several areas despite their 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi league. Cristiano Ronaldo and Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored for Al-Nassr, while Nabil Fekir replied for the visitors in the sixth-round match. “We controlled the game, but there are some aspects we need to improve in the matches ahead,” […] The article Ange Postecoglou demands improvement from Al-Nassr despite Abha victory was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...
Trezeguet set to miss Al-Kholood game but return after international break, says Riyadh president
Riyadh president Bandar Al-Moqbel says Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet’s hamstring injury has come at a fortunate time, with the international break expected to give the forward enough time to recover. Riyadh announced that Trezeguet had suffered a tear to his hamstring and would be sidelined for four weeks. The Egypt international is expected to miss the […] The article Trezeguet set to miss Al-Kholood game but return after international break, says Riyadh president was written by Abdul Karim and ...
Andoni Iraola praises Liverpool’s comeback as he dismisses Bradley Barcola injury fears
Andoni Iraola praised Liverpool’s character after they recovered from a difficult start to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their opening Champions League league-phase match. Liverpool fell behind but turned the game around at Anfield, where Iraola said the atmosphere had been exceptional. He also confirmed that Bradley Barcola’s late withdrawal was caused by cramp rather […] The article Andoni Iraola praises Liverpool’s comeback as he dismisses Bradley Barcola injury fears was written by Alansar...
Odegaard strike earns Arsenal opening Champions League win over Napoli
Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Napoli, as captain Martin Odegaard’s 75th-minute strike secured three points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Odegaard settled the match with a powerful effort that found the back of the Napoli net, giving Arsenal a winning start in the league phase of the competition. Arteta praised […] The article Odegaard strike earns Arsenal opening Champions League win over Napoli was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Chelsea rally from two goals down to beat Leeds United 6-3 in EFL Cup thriller
Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge and reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Leeds controlled much of the first half and took the lead after 23 minutes when Tarik Muharemovic found the net. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso made four changes at half-time in an attempt to […] The article Chelsea rally from two goals down to beat Leeds United 6-3 in EFL Cup thriller was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Carrick tells Manchester United to compete, not just enjoy Champions League return
Michael Carrick has challenged Manchester United to make a serious impact on their return to the Champions League, insisting his squad is capable of competing with Europe’s leading sides. United begin their league phase campaign against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, returning to club football’s elite competition for the first time in […] The article Carrick tells Manchester United to compete, not just enjoy Champions League return was written by Nuhu Adams and firs...
Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano: Mbappe-backed hosts face test after early Liga setback
Real Madrid will look to recover from last week’s defeat by Real Betis when they host local rivals Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 19:00 GMT. The match comes on the fifth weekend of the Liga season, with Real Madrid already three points behind after four matches. Their need for […] The article Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano: Mbappe-backed hosts face test after early Liga setback was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
African football news: Akintola joins Omonia Nicosia as Rennes sign Bopaka
Omonia Nicosia have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola from Hull City on a two-year contract. The 30-year-old right winger was confirmed as a new Omonia player on the club’s Instagram account. Akintola, who has previously played for FC Midtjylland and Hatayspor, is valued at €1m. His move was one of several developments […] The article African football news: Akintola joins Omonia Nicosia as Rennes sign Bopaka was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cardoso explains why Sundowns moved for Van Rooyen after Mudau injury
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says Deano van Rooyen was signed to provide crucial defensive cover after Bafana Bafana right-back Khuliso Mudau suffered a long-term Achilles injury. Van Rooyen left Orlando Pirates a few weeks ago and became available to Sundowns as the Tshwane club sought another option at right-back. Although he had received limited […] The article Cardoso explains why Sundowns moved for Van Rooyen after Mudau injury was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared o...
Isaac Kiese Thelin: Sweden and DR Congo striker joins SV Ried
Sweden and DR Congo striker Isaac Kiese Thelin has found his next challenge, joining Austrian Bundesliga club SV Ried after a spell without a club. The 34-year-old centre-forward arrives following his departure from Japanese side Urawa Reds, whom he joined from Malmo in August 2025. He left Urawa at the end of June and spent […] The article Isaac Kiese Thelin: Sweden and DR Congo striker joins SV Ried was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns set to sign Bafana Bafana defender Thabang Matuludi on three-year deal
Mamelodi Sundowns have agreed a three-year deal to sign Bafana Bafana right-back Thabang Matuludi from Polokwane City, according to Soccer Laduma. The transfer is expected to be announced by Sundowns this week after an agreement was reached between the two clubs. The move is subject only to the 27-year-old completing his medical. “It’s just a […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns set to sign Bafana Bafana defender Thabang Matuludi on three-year deal was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared ...
Messi assists as Inter Miami draw with Chicago Fire in front of record crowd
Inter Miami rescued a point at Chicago Fire after recovering from an early Robert Lewandowski goal to draw 1-1 at Soldier Field on Thursday, in a match watched by a club-record crowd of 63,094. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 10th minute with an acrobatic finish that gave Chicago Fire an ideal start against Lionel […] The article Messi assists as Inter Miami draw with Chicago Fire in front of record crowd was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al-Malki questions Saudi Arabia omission as Gulf Cup squad remains undecided
Abdulelah Al-Malki has questioned why he has not been selected for Saudi Arabia, suggesting his omission from Georgios Donis’ squad may be linked to personal rather than footballing reasons. The Al-Diriyah midfielder and former Al-Hilal player said he was “very surprised” not to be included in the national team for the Gulf Cup, which Saudi […] The article Al-Malki questions Saudi Arabia omission as Gulf Cup squad remains undecided was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Arsenal win at Napoli leaves Mikel Arteta furious with three players
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s performance after their 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli but was visibly angry with Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and Christos Tzolis late in the match. Arsenal were the stronger side in Italy and created several opportunities, yet their failure to convert those chances threatened to cost them all three points. Their […] The article Arsenal win at Napoli leaves Mikel Arteta furious with three players was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appear...
Clara Luvanga becomes first Tanzanian to join NWSL with Washington Spirit
Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga has joined National Women’s Soccer League side Washington Spirit on a four-year contract running through the 2029 season. The 21-year-old striker becomes the first player from Tanzania to play in the NWSL after completing her move from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Washington Spirit will pay an undisclosed transfer fee for Luvanga, […] The article Clara Luvanga becomes first Tanzanian to join NWSL with Washington Spirit was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah ...
Tanzania’s Clara Luvanga becomes world’s most expensive female footballer
Tanzania forward Clara Luvanga has become the most expensive female footballer in history after joining Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr for a reported $2.3m (£1.7m). The 21-year-old’s move to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club surpasses the previous record of $1.5m paid for Mexico international Lizbeth Ovalle. Luvanga’s transfer represents a landmark moment for both […] The article Tanzania’s Clara Luvanga becomes world’s most expensive female footballer was written by Samuel Eko...
Ngwenya targets Golden Boot glory after Billiat and Musona comparisons
AmaZulu striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has won the first Betway Premiership Player of the Month award of the 2026/27 season, while Abdeslam Ouaddou was named Coach of the Month. The Zimbabwe international has made a spectacular start to the campaign, scoring five goals in four league matches during August to move to the top of the […] The article Ngwenya targets Golden Boot glory after Billiat and Musona comparisons was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sudan name squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Ethiopia and Mozambique
Sudan head coach James Kwesi Appiah has named his squad for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Ethiopia and Mozambique. The Falcons of Jediane will begin their Group J campaign against Ethiopia on 25 September before travelling to face Mozambique four days later. Sudan’s meeting with Ethiopia […] The article Sudan name squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Ethiopia and Mozambique was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Aberdeen sign France-Morocco winger Hicham Mahou as free agent
France-Morocco winger Hicham Mahou has joined Aberdeen after leaving Swiss club FC Lugano, giving the Scottish Premiership side a new right-sided attacking option. The 27-year-old has signed a contract with Aberdeen running until 30 June 2027. Mahou had been without a club since departing Lugano on 1 July before completing his move to Pittodrie on […] The article Aberdeen sign France-Morocco winger Hicham Mahou as free agent was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Afri...
Aboubacar Camara: Guinea-France defender joins KACM Marrakech on free transfer
Guinea-France centre-back Aboubacar Camara has joined KACM Marrakech from Romanian club Metaloglobus on a free transfer, giving the Botola Pro Inwi side a new defensive option at the start of the 2026-27 season. The 25-year-old completed the move on 9 September 2026 after leaving Metaloglobus, where he had spent the second half of the 2025-26 […] The article Aboubacar Camara: Guinea-France defender joins KACM Marrakech on free transfer was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
AEL Limassol sign Nigeria striker Chinedu Geoffrey on loan from KS Samara
Nigeria centre-forward Chinedu Geoffrey has joined AEL Limassol from KS Samara on loan, bringing the 28-year-old striker to Cyprus for the 2026-27 season. Geoffrey’s move was completed on 9 September and takes him from Russia’s Premier Liga to the Cyprus League. The loan runs until 30 June 2027, when he is scheduled to return to […] The article AEL Limassol sign Nigeria striker Chinedu Geoffrey on loan from KS Samara was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sierra Leone midfielder Mohamed Bangura joins Ano Mouttagiaka on free transfer
Sierra Leonean midfielder Mohamed Bangura has joined Ano Mouttagiaka from AEZ Zakaki on a free transfer, completing his move to the Cyprus club on 9 September 2026. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder has signed a contract running until 31 May 2027. Bangura is right-footed and was born in Freetown, making the move another step in a […] The article Sierra Leone midfielder Mohamed Bangura joins Ano Mouttagiaka on free transfer was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nea Salamis sign Nigeria midfielder Timipere Johnson Eboh on loan from Kifisia
Nigeria midfielder Timipere Johnson Eboh has joined Cypriot club Nea Salamis on loan from Greek side Kifisia. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder completed the move on 9 September 2026, switching from Greece’s Super League 1 to the Cyprus League. The transfer is recorded as a loan, with Eboh due to return to Kifisia when the arrangement […] The article Nea Salamis sign Nigeria midfielder Timipere Johnson Eboh on loan from Kifisia was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Wisla Plock sign Nigeria winger Samuel Akere from Widzew Lodz on loan
Nigeria winger Samuel Akere has joined Wisla Plock from Widzew Lodz on loan until 30 June 2027, strengthening the Ekstraklasa club’s attacking options. The 22-year-old right winger completed the move on 9 September and will remain with Wisla for the rest of the 2026-27 season. Akere is left-footed and was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, on […] The article Wisla Plock sign Nigeria winger Samuel Akere from Widzew Lodz on loan was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mozambique name 25-man squad for Senegal and Sudan AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Mozambique have announced a 25-man squad for their opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Senegal and Sudan later this month. The Mambas will begin their Group J campaign at home against Senegal on 25 September, before hosting Sudan four days later. Both matches will be played at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto […] The article Mozambique name 25-man squad for Senegal and Sudan AFCON 2027 qualifiers was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
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