Kaizer Chiefs were forced to remove Faiz Abrahams from their starting XI shortly before kick-off in Tuesday’s 1-1 Betway Premiership draw with Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium. The winger had been named on the team sheet, but was replaced by Mduduzi Shabalala after Chiefs discovered that the terms of Abrahams’ loan agreement prevented the 21-year-old […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso praised his players’ approach after they followed their MTN8 triumph with a 4-1 victory over Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday. Sundowns had won the MTN8 final only a few days earlier, leaving Cardoso concerned about whether his squad would be able to maintain its focus for the […]
The article Sundowns maintain perfect start as Cardoso praises mindset after Richards Bay win was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Liverpool have reportedly had further contacts over the potential transfer of Tijuana wonderkid Gilberto Mora, who has also been linked with Arsenal. The talented 18-year-old attacking midfielder is becoming highly regarded in the game, and it seems he’s set to be at the centre of a battle between two of the Premier League’s top clubs. […]
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Eintracht Frankfurt coach Adi Hutter has urged patience with Jeremiaha Maluze after the young defender returned to team training following a groin injury and illness. The 21-year-old centre-back had been sidelined for several weeks, missing Frankfurt’s heavy 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig. He is now back with the squad, but Hütter would not confirm whether […]
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Champions League action continues to deliver drama, with Liverpool set to host LASK in Matchday 2 without Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak.
Liverpool is set to face LASK in Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League as the Reds look to secure three crucial points and climb the league-phase standings. However, Andani Iraola’s side will be forced to tackle this challenge shorthanded, with Dominik Szoboszlai , Alexander Isak , and Cody Gakpo all ruled out of today’s squad...
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle says Nick Woltemade was allowed to join Juventus on loan because one or two players were ahead of him in the club’s attacking pecking order. Woltemade moved to Juventus from Newcastle in the final hours of the transfer window, but Jaissle stressed that the Germany international remains a Newcastle player because […]
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Milan have extended the contract of Serbia defender Strahinja Pavlovic, keeping him at the club for a further five seasons. Pavlovic, 25, joined Milan in 2024 from Austrian club Salzburg and has since made 80 appearances for the Italian side. The defender has scored seven goals and provided four assists during his time at Milan. […]
The article Milan extend Strahinja Pavlovic contract until 2031 was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
After dropping two crucial points against Cagliari in our first match back from the international break, Juventus finds itself at an early-season fork in the road. The immediate calendar offers zero margin for error: a tricky midweek Europa League trip to face Celta Vigo in Spain, followed immediately by a high-stakes Serie A battle against […]
Liverpool have had their eye on the record-breaking Mexican international for some time, and they are seriously considering a January move amid rival interest from Arsenal
Mali recovered from a two-goal first-leg deficit to beat Benin 6-2 in Bamako and progress to the third round of the women’s football qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Aigles Dames had been beaten 3-1 by the Amazones in the first meeting, but turned the tie around with a decisive victory at […]
The article Mali complete stunning comeback to reach third round of 2028 Olympic qualifiers was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard has urged supporters to give the club’s young players time to develop after a 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch FC extended their run of Betway Premiership draws to three matches. Sheppard addressed the post-match media conference at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night after head coach Fernando da Cruz fell ill […]
The article Sheppard calls for patience as Kaizer Chiefs’ young players adjust to pressure was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaS...
This summer’s World Cup smashed all sorts of soccer viewership records in the United States, and it appears as if some viewers are sticking around for the sport’s other offerings. According to new research published by the audience measurement firm Nielsen at a Front Office Sports conference on Tuesday, viewership for Major League Soccer, the…
Turkish football commentator Hüseyin Özkök has urged Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk to address Victor Osimhen’s recurring offside problem after the Nigerian striker endured a frustrating night in the club’s 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League. Osimhen struggled to influence proceedings at Rams Park on Tuesday, repeatedly falling into Barcelona’s offside trap as the […]
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A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch.
MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – LA Galaxy Still out due to injury. Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo Did not play as he was serving a suspension from a red card the prior week. Eredivisie Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar Played the full 90 in a 0-2 loss over the weekend. Stephano Carrillo – Youth Division […]
Red Bull Salzburg host AC Milan in one of the standout fixtures from the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League phase on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The match will kick off at 16:45 GMT at the Red Bull Arena in Austria. Viewers can watch the game on Canal+ Foot in France, Telefonica in Spain, […]
The article Red Bull Salzburg v AC Milan: How to watch, kick-off time and preview was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Former United States international Alexi Lalas sparks backlash with eyebrow-raising tweets about Manchester City
Olivier Giroud wanted a new challenge when he crossed the Atlantic. But his brief MLS adventure left him longing for something he could not quite find in Los Angeles: the atmosphere of European football. His blunt assessment of American soccer has now sparked criticism, especially as the sport continues to build a passionate following across […]
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Esperance Sportive de Tunis have told their supporters not to travel to Libya for their CAF Champions League meeting with Al-Suwaihli after rejecting the ticket allocation offered by the hosts. The Tunisian club will visit Al-Suwaihli on 18 October 2026 for the first leg of the competition’s second preliminary round. In a statement, Esperance said […]
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Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe says he is confident his players will be motivated for their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round clash against South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. The Zambian side will host Chiefs at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in the first leg this weekend, hoping to secure an advantage before travelling to South […]
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It’s quite hilarious that this competition is now sponsored by a product that isn’t physically available in the UK yet. Given that little fact, it’s a miracle we managed to get over 1.6k through the turnstiles for a format (and competition) that is rapidly losing its credibility. Fair play to the club for giving out […]
Sunderland AFC has teamed up with the Red Sky Foundation to help provide additional lifesaving equipment at the Club’s European away fixtures this season.
As part of the initiative, the Red Sky Foundation – a North-East charity dedicated to helping save lives from cardiac arrest through the provision of defibrillators, CPR training and wider cardiac support – will loan two defibrillators to Sunderland AFC for the duration of the Club’s Europa League campaign.
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Fiona O’Keeffe was supposed to return to New York after rewriting the record books last year. Instead, the American distance runner now faces a long recovery after surgery for a serious hamstring injury, casting doubt over her participation in the November 1 marathon. O’Keeffe revealed the setback in an Instagram post, explaining that an injury […]
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