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South Africa on brink of historic four-club CAF group-stage haul
South Africa is one qualifying round away from placing all four of its clubs in the group stages of the CAF Interclub competitions for the first time. The possibility emerged after the conclusion of the opening round, with South Africa among seven of the 12 highest-ranked associations to have progressed all four entrants into the […] The article South Africa on brink of historic four-club CAF group-stage haul was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kruger United goalkeeper set for Messi farewell in Argentina
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin on 6 October, with Kruger United goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou expected to line up for the West African side in the Betway Premiership-linked fixture. The match will be played at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental, the home of River Plate, and is being arranged […] The article Kruger United goalkeeper set for Messi farewell in Argentina was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Marius Mouandilmadji: Chad striker joins Olympiacos from Samsunspor
Chad striker Marius Mouandilmadji has joined Greek club Olympiacos from Turkish side Samsunspor, completing a move to the Super League 1 club on 16 September 2026. The 28-year-old centre-forward has agreed a contract with Olympiacos running until 30 June 2028. No transfer fee has been disclosed for the switch. Mouandilmadji leaves Samsunspor after joining the […] The article Marius Mouandilmadji: Chad striker joins Olympiacos from Samsunspor was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Af...
Sofiane Dris leaves Titus Petange and becomes a free agent
French-Algerian winger Sofiane Dris is now without a club after leaving Titus Petange, bringing his time with the Luxembourg side to an end on 15 September 2026. The 22-year-old right winger joined Titus Petange from Utrecht Under-21 on 31 August 2025 in a free transfer. He spent the 2025-26 season with the club before departing […] The article Sofiane Dris leaves Titus Petange and becomes a free agent was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Iraola praises Liverpool’s ‘energy’ after League Cup win over Tottenham
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised his side’s performance after they beat Tottenham 3-1 in the English League Cup to reach the last 16. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for the Reds, while Conor Gallagher replied for Tottenham. Speaking to ITV Sport, Iraola said the match had been played in several distinct […] The article Iraola praises Liverpool’s ‘energy’ after League Cup win over Tottenham was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Zamalek appeal FIFA ruling ordering $600,000 payment to Abdelhamid Maaly
Zamalek have appealed against a FIFA ruling ordering the Egyptian club to pay Abdelhamid Maaly $600,000, a club source has told FilGoal.com. Maaly joined Zamalek at the start of the 2025-26 season but terminated his contract unilaterally after delays in receiving his financial dues. “Zamalek have appealed against FIFA’s decision in the Abdelhamid Maaly case,” […] The article Zamalek appeal FIFA ruling ordering $600,000 payment to Abdelhamid Maaly was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appea...
Mourinho says Real Madrid matches never become boring after late Elche win
Jose Mourinho says nobody gets bored watching Real Madrid after his side survived a late fightback to beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga. Real Madrid appeared to be in control after taking a two-goal lead, but Elche levelled in the second half before Kylian Mbappe secured victory in stoppage time. The result moved Real Madrid […] The article Mourinho says Real Madrid matches never become boring after late Elche win was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mbappe strikes in stoppage time as Real Madrid survive Elche comeback
Real Madrid held off a second-half fightback from Elche before Kylian Mbappe scored in the first minute of added time to secure a 3-2 victory in La Liga’s sixth round. Arda Guler opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a powerful free-kick which struck the left post before finding the net. Real Madrid doubled […] The article Mbappe strikes in stoppage time as Real Madrid survive Elche comeback was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mostafa Asal wins marathon battle to reach Qatar Classic semi-finals
Mostafa Asal reached the Qatar Classic semi-finals after beating fellow Egyptian Aly Abou Eleinen in a 91-minute quarter-final in Doha. The tournament is being held in Doha until Sunday. Asal won 11-5 and 11-4 to take a two-game lead, but Abou Eleinen fought back by claiming the third 14-12. The fourth game was another close […] The article Mostafa Asal wins marathon battle to reach Qatar Classic semi-finals was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 as Fulham and Brentford progress in League Cup
Arsenal continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town in the third round of the English League Cup. Max Dowman scored twice for Arsenal, while Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino were also on target. Ipswich Town replied through Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom, but Arsenal held on to secure […] The article Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 as Fulham and Brentford progress in League Cup was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lens part company with Dino Toppmoller after six matches
Lens have parted company with German manager Dino Toppmoller by mutual agreement after he led the club in only six matches this season. The French club announced the decision on its official website, saying: “After numerous discussions, the club informed its coach Toppmoller that his duties were coming to an end.” Lens added that Toppmoller […] The article Lens part company with Dino Toppmoller after six matches was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Omar Marmoush’s goal drought reaches 125 days after 15 matches
Omar Marmoush’s wait for a goal has extended to 125 days after the Egypt international completed Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 defeat by Liverpool in the English League Cup. Marmoush played the entire match but was unable to score as Liverpool ended Tottenham’s involvement in the competition. The forward has now gone 125 days without finding the […] The article Omar Marmoush’s goal drought reaches 125 days after 15 matches was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 to reach League Cup last 16
Liverpool reached the last 16 of the League Cup after beating Tottenham 3-1 in the standout tie of the competition’s third round. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Liverpool, while Conor Gallagher replied for Tottenham. The result also ended Tottenham’s run without a goal this season, having gone four matches without […] The article Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 to reach League Cup last 16 was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tottenham end 344-minute scoring drought with Conor Gallagher goal
Tottenham Hotspur ended their goal drought for the season when Conor Gallagher scored against Liverpool in the EFL Cup. Gallagher headed Tottenham’s first goal of the campaign in the 69th minute of their match against Liverpool, bringing an end to a run of 344 minutes without scoring in all competitions. The goal was Tottenham’s first […] The article Tottenham end 344-minute scoring drought with Conor Gallagher goal was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ammouta rejects Al Shabab links as Al Ahly return to winning ways
Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta dismissed reports linking him with a move to Al Shabab Saudi, claiming they were spread by people posing as members of the media who wanted to cause division between his players and coaching staff. Al Ahly moved back to the top of the Egyptian Premier League, at least temporarily, […] The article Ammouta rejects Al Shabab links as Al Ahly return to winning ways was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Wael Gomaa says international break gives Al Ahly chance to reset
Wael Gomaa says the international break has come at an ideal time for Al Ahly after they returned to winning ways in the Egyptian Premier League under difficult circumstances that he believes are not widely understood. Al Ahly beat Abu Qir Fertilizers 2-0 at Cairo International Stadium in the fifth round of the competition, recovering […] The article Wael Gomaa says international break gives Al Ahly chance to reset was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly assess Taher Mohamed Taher after elbow pain in Abu Qir Fertilizers win
Al Ahly are assessing Taher Mohamed Taher after the forward reported pain in his elbow during their 2-0 victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers in the Egyptian Premier League. Ahmed Gaballah, head of Al Ahly’s medical staff, said Taher felt discomfort after appearing in the fifth-round match at Cairo International Stadium. “Taher Mohamed Taher felt pain […] The article Al Ahly assess Taher Mohamed Taher after elbow pain in Abu Qir Fertilizers win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on A...
Muhsin Ertugral backs Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen to recover from costly errors
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral says the club should continue to trust goalkeeper and captain Brandon Petersen despite a run of mistakes that has cost the team valuable points. Petersen has faced growing criticism after a series of uncertain performances, with some supporters calling for Fernando da Cruz to replace him. However, Ertugral believes […] The article Muhsin Ertugral backs Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen to recover from costly errors was written by Nuhu Adams ...
Former Spanish FA chief Villar gives verdict on Negreira case and 2030 World Cup final
Former Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar has discussed the Negreira case and the contest between Spain and Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup final. Villar was speaking on the opening day of the World Football Summit, currently being held in Madrid. In comments reported by AS, he reflected on a 60-year career […] The article Former Spanish FA chief Villar gives verdict on Negreira case and 2030 World Cup final was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaS...
Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim sets sights on Champions League success after 2030 renewal
Hamza Abdelkarim has set his sights on helping Barcelona win the Champions League after extending his contract with the Catalan club until 2030. The 18-year-old forward said his priorities were scoring goals, developing with the team and contributing to trophies, with European success his main ambition. Barcelona have not won the Champions League since 2015. […] The article Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim sets sights on Champions League success after 2030 renewal was written by Alansary a...
Al Nassr punished by another defensive error in Al Ain match
Al Nassr’s defensive problems continued against Al Ain as a misplaced pass and a goalkeeping mistake combined to give the UAE side an early lead. Al Ain took advantage after 25 minutes when Al Nassr left-back Saad Al-Nasser played the ball straight to Hussein Rahimi. The Al Ain player was presented with a clear opportunity […] The article Al Nassr punished by another defensive error in Al Ain match was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Joan Garcia says Barcelona move was the right decision despite Espanyol backlash
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has spoken publicly about his controversial move from Espanyol, insisting he has no regrets about joining the Catalan club’s historic rivals. The transfer caused widespread anger among sections of the Espanyol support, and the reaction has continued more than a year after Garcia’s departure. Relations between the goalkeeper and some of […] The article Joan Garcia says Barcelona move was the right decision despite Espanyol backlash was written by Sylvester Nti...
Cote d’Ivoire make winning start in Coupe UFOA-B U17 Filles
Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephanteaux opened their Coupe UFOA-B U17 Filles campaign with a 3-2 victory over Togo. The young Ivorians came through a closely contested match to secure three goals and begin their regional competition campaign in winning fashion. The article Cote d’Ivoire make winning start in Coupe UFOA-B U17 Filles was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arthur Zwane urged to stay true to himself as AmaZulu and Bafana roles beckon
Arthur Zwane’s possible appointment to Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana technical team will bring fresh opportunities, but the AmaZulu coach must preserve the identity that has driven his progress at club level. Zwane is reportedly being considered as Mosimane’s second assistant, with his responsibilities expected to include leading the SA U23 setup. The position would be […] The article Arthur Zwane urged to stay true to himself as AmaZulu and Bafana roles beckon was written by Samuel Ekow Am...
Tottenham’s League Cup hopes end at Liverpool as De Zerbi takes responsibility
Roberto De Zerbi apologised after Tottenham Hotspur’s poor start to the season continued with a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool in the English League Cup third round at Anfield. The result brought an end to Tottenham’s hopes of building confidence through a run in the competition, with Liverpool scoring through Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and […] The article Tottenham’s League Cup hopes end at Liverpool as De Zerbi takes responsibility was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
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