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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...
Carlisle United sign England and Kenya winger Micah Obiero from Wealdstone
England and Kenya winger Micah Obiero has joined Carlisle United from Wealdstone, strengthening the National League club’s attacking options with a move completed on 9 September. The 25-year-old right winger has agreed a contract with Carlisle running until 30 June 2028. Obiero, who was born in London, prefers his right foot and stands 1.77m tall. […] The article Carlisle United sign England and Kenya winger Micah Obiero from Wealdstone was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaS...
Blessed Uwadiegwu: Nigerian winger joins A. Bals on free transfer
Nigeria winger Blessed Uwadiegwu has joined Romanian club A. Bals on a free transfer, completing a move that takes the 19-year-old right winger to his new side on 9 September 2026. Uwadiegwu became a free agent after leaving NK Jesenice on 1 July. He remained without a club until his move to A. Bals was […] The article Blessed Uwadiegwu: Nigerian winger joins A. Bals on free transfer was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
George Asamoah: Ghana midfielder joins Ethnikos Assias on free transfer
Ghanaian midfielder George Asamoah has joined Ethnikos Assias from MEAP Nisou on a free transfer, completing his move to the Cyprus club on 9 September 2026. The 28-year-old central midfielder has agreed a contract running until 31 May 2027. Asamoah becomes part of the Ethnikos Assias squad after four seasons with MEAP Nisou, where he […] The article George Asamoah: Ghana midfielder joins Ethnikos Assias on free transfer was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cameroon forward Eva Wankewai joins Iraklis from KF Teuta
Cameroon centre-forward Eva Wankewai has joined Cypriot club Iraklis from KF Teuta on a free transfer. The 29-year-old has signed a contract running until 31 May 2027, moving to Iraklis’ second-division squad after less than a year with Teuta in Albania’s Kategoria Superiore. Wankewai made the switch on 9 September 2026 and had not appeared […] The article Cameroon forward Eva Wankewai joins Iraklis from KF Teuta was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hannibal Mejbri faces 3-4 month lay-off after hamstring surgery
Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury suffered while playing for Burnley. The 23-year-old midfielder sustained the injury during Burnley’s match against Bristol City and is expected to be out of action for around three to four months. Mejbri has now undergone surgery […] The article Hannibal Mejbri faces 3-4 month lay-off after hamstring surgery was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeare...
AFCON 2027: Senegal-Mozambique qualifier moved to Maputo due to stadium problems
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Mozambique will no longer be played in Dakar because the country does not currently have a suitable stadium available to host the fixture. The Group C match, originally expected to take place in the Senegalese capital, has been moved to Maputo, Mozambique, and will be played on […] The article AFCON 2027: Senegal-Mozambique qualifier moved to Maputo due to stadium problems was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...
Mohamed Ismail steps down as Al-Ittihad president
Mohamed Ismail has stepped down as president of Libyan giants Al-Ittihad after completing his term in office. Ismail confirmed his departure after overseeing the club during his tenure, bringing an end to his time at the helm of one of Libya’s most prominent football institutions. In a farewell message, Ismail thanked Al-Ittihad’s supporters, board members, […] The article Mohamed Ismail steps down as Al-Ittihad president was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaS...
FIFA extends deadline for PSL clubs to claim 2026 World Cup funds
PSL clubs have been given more time to complete the registration and verification process required to access millions of rands from FIFA’s 2026 World Cup Club Benefits Programme. FIFA has moved the deadline for clubs to register on its online platform and review their preliminary player-release lists from 10 September to 2 October 2026. The […] The article FIFA extends deadline for PSL clubs to claim 2026 World Cup funds was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mickels: Sabah can make impact despite Champions League underdog status
Rwanda international Joy-Lance Mickels says Sabah FK are determined to make an impact in the Champions League despite going into the competition as underdogs. Mickels scored 19 goals last season as Sabah won their first-ever league title, earning the Azerbaijani club a place in the Champions League league phase. The 32-year-old acknowledges the challenge facing […] The article Mickels: Sabah can make impact despite Champions League underdog status was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and...
Senegal to face Mozambique in Maputo after 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier switch
Senegal will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign away from home after their scheduled meeting with Mozambique was moved from Dakar to Maputo. The Group J fixture, originally due to be played in Senegal on 25 September, will now take place at the Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto in the Mozambican capital. Kick-off […] The article Senegal to face Mozambique in Maputo after 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier switch was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Gianni Infantino celebrates Chad’s first-ever FIFA Arena
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has celebrated the inauguration of Chad’s first FIFA Arena in Koumra, describing the grassroots facility as an important step towards expanding access to football for children. Infantino shared the message on Instagram following the inauguration of the mini-pitch at School 15 in Koumra, congratulating the Chadian Football Association, government officials and […] The article Gianni Infantino celebrates Chad’s first-ever FIFA Arena was written by Nuhu Adams and...
Ferran Torres backs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain for Champions League title
Ferran Torres believes Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all serious contenders to win the Champions League after marking his first appearance in the competition for the French club with a hat-trick. The Spain international produced a decisive performance as Paris Saint-Germain began their European campaign with a 6-1 victory over Slovakian […] The article Ferran Torres backs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain for Champions League title was written...
Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers trade jokes after Chelsea’s dramatic League Cup comeback
Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers exchanged playful jibes over the player-of-the-match award after Chelsea recovered from two goals down to beat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge in the English League Cup on Wednesday. Palmer was given the award after scoring Chelsea’s first two goals, but Rogers was quick to question the decision in front […] The article Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers trade jokes after Chelsea’s dramatic League Cup comeback was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Afric...
Iraola praises Liverpool’s character after Atletico comeback in Champions League
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised his players’ resilience after they recovered from a difficult start to beat Atletico de Madrid 2-1 at Anfield on Wednesday in their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase match. Liverpool fell behind after 16 minutes but responded with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to complete another comeback and […] The article Iraola praises Liverpool’s character after Atletico comeback in Champions League was written by Issa Said and fir...
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