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Luke Le Roux joins Cercle Brugge on two-year deal
Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux has joined Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was available as a free agent after ending his spell with English Championship side Portsmouth. Cercle Brugge technical director Luciano Murchio said Le Roux’s experience at international level and in competitive domestic leagues would strengthen […] The article Luke Le Roux joins Cercle Brugge on two-year deal was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afri...
Ibrahim Maza: Algeria’s ‘Mazadona’ earns first Ballon d’Or nomination
Ibrahim Maza, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen, has received his first Ballon d’Or nomination after being included among the 10 candidates for the young player of the year award. Maza is known in Algeria by the nickname “Mazadona”, a reference to Argentina great Diego Maradona. The award is presented by French magazine France […] The article Ibrahim Maza: Algeria’s ‘Mazadona’ earns first Ballon d’Or nomination was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Majdi Abdelghany criticises Hussein Ammouta after Al Ahly substitution incident
Al Ahly and Egypt legend Majdi Abdelghany has criticised Hussein Ammouta after the Moroccan coach appeared to react angrily to Ali Mahmoud during the 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the Egyptian Premier League on Wednesday. Mahmoud was substituted during the match and attempted to shake Ammouta’s hand as he left the pitch. […] The article Majdi Abdelghany criticises Hussein Ammouta after Al Ahly substitution incident was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bayern Munich extend 13-year Champions League home unbeaten run
Bayern Munich extended their remarkable home record in the Champions League by making it 39 consecutive matches without defeat in the group stage or league phase. The German side reached the landmark with a 5-0 victory over Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt in their opening league-phase fixture on Thursday. Bayern had started the match unbeaten in their […] The article Bayern Munich extend 13-year Champions League home unbeaten run was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal resigns before president orders him to stay
Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal announced his resignation after his side drew 1-1 with Roma in their first Champions League campaign for 18 years, only for club president Aziz Yıldırım to say minutes later that he would remain in charge. Kartal, 65, made the announcement during a news conference after the match. According to comments published […] The article Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal resigns before president orders him to stay was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Afri...
Al Nassr legend Fahad Al-Herifi criticises team and offers Cristiano Ronaldo advice
Al Nassr legend Fahad Al-Herifi has criticised the team’s performances despite their challenge to local rivals Al Hilal at the top of the Saudi Pro League. Speaking on the SBC programme Dawrina Ghair, Al-Herifi said the side were suffering from a lack of discipline and a clear weakness in midfield. “There is complacency and a […] The article Al Nassr legend Fahad Al-Herifi criticises team and offers Cristiano Ronaldo advice was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
FIFA to overhaul contract termination rules after Julian Alvarez dispute
From the beginning of January, FIFA will amend Article 17, which governs contract termination clauses and the ending of contractual relationships between players and clubs. The revised regulations will require competitions to bring their contracts into line with a model in which the value of a unilateral termination is reasonably proportionate to the circumstances of […] The article FIFA to overhaul contract termination rules after Julian Alvarez dispute was written by Abdul Karim and first ...
Harry Kane matches Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski Champions League record
Harry Kane scored as Bayern Munich began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 5-0 victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt on Thursday, extending his remarkable scoring run in the competition. The England captain’s goal means he has now scored in eight consecutive UEFA Champions League appearances, placing him among only four players to have achieved […] The article Harry Kane matches Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski Champions League record was written by Eric Kwafo and first ap...
NBA star Jaylen Brown makes boxing debut in Nigeria ahead of new season
Boston Celtics great Jaylen Brown has made his boxing debut in Nigeria, just six weeks before the start of the new NBA season. The 29-year-old American took part in his first boxing bout in a move that came as a surprise both because of the decision itself and the location. Brown shared video of the […] The article NBA star Jaylen Brown makes boxing debut in Nigeria ahead of new season was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Como mark Champions League debut with emphatic win as Roma draw at Fenerbahce
Como made a memorable start to their first-ever Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the opening round of the league phase on Thursday. Cesc Fabregas’ side took the lead after 15 minutes when Martin Baturina fired into the left corner from inside the penalty area. The goal was the first […] The article Como mark Champions League debut with emphatic win as Roma draw at Fenerbahce was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns to face Wiliete SC in CAF Champions League qualifying
Mamelodi Sundowns will play Angolan side Wiliete SC in the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after Wiliete eliminated Seychelles club Foresters FC. Wiliete, the former club of Orlando Pirates winger Gilberto, secured their place in the competition by finishing second in the Girabola last season. The Angolan side advanced from the first […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns to face Wiliete SC in CAF Champions League qualifying was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afri...
Tactical balance: Nebojsa Kapor promises Hearts of Oak will adapt at Bibiani GoldStars
Serbian coach wants Hearts of Oak to adjust to opponents without abandoning their tactical identity Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor says his side will make the necessary tactical adjustments against Bibiani GoldStars on Sunday while maintaining the structure that produced an impressive opening-day victory. The Phobians travel to Dun’s Park for their first away […] The article Tactical balance: Nebojsa Kapor promises Hearts of Oak will adapt at Bibiani GoldStars was written by Elikplim Boko...
Special tribute: Algeria prepare emotional farewell for Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi
FAF reportedly plans symbolic invitation for two 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winners Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi could receive a special farewell from Algeria during the next international break after the two veterans ended their national team careers following the 2026 World Cup. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) is reportedly considering an initiative that […] The article Special tribute: Algeria prepare emotional farewell for Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi was written by Elikplim Bokor...
Lazio v AC Milan: probable line-ups for Serie A fourth-round clash
Lazio and AC Milan meet on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at 16:00 GMT in the fourth round of Serie A, with both sides expected to field strong line-ups. Lazio Lazio manager Gattuso is expected to have almost all of his senior players available for the fixture, with few significant absences reported. The Rome side also […] The article Lazio v AC Milan: probable line-ups for Serie A fourth-round clash was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mezian Mesloub makes Champions League history with Lens at 16
Mezian Soares Mesloub became one of the youngest players from a French club to appear in the Champions League after helping Lens beat Slavia Prague 3-2. The 16-year-old, who was 16 years and 306 days old, marked his debut in Europe’s leading club competition with an assist. According to Stats Foot, Mesloub is the third-youngest […] The article Mezian Mesloub makes Champions League history with Lens at 16 was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lazio v AC Milan: Gennaro Gattuso’s side target a fourth straight Serie A win
Lazio host AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, 12 September 2026, with both sides aiming to strengthen their early-season campaigns. The Serie A fixture is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast on Canal+ in France, Amazon Prime Video in Germany and the United Kingdom, and Paramount+, CBS, […] The article Lazio v AC Milan: Gennaro Gattuso’s side target a fourth straight Serie A win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Samuel Essende leads Swiss Super League scoring charts after flying Young Boys start
Samuel Essende has emerged as the early leader in the Swiss Super League goalscoring race, with the BSC Young Boys forward already finding the net seven times this season. The 28-year-old Congolese striker has made an immediate impact in Bern and is also contributing creatively, with three assists to his name. His performances have placed […] The article Samuel Essende leads Swiss Super League scoring charts after flying Young Boys start was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Strasbourg v Monaco: Probable line-ups for Ligue 1 clash
Monaco’s perfect start to the Ligue 1 season will be tested by a confident RC Strasbourg side when the two ambitious teams meet in the fourth round of the French championship. Both clubs have made strong early impressions, setting up a closely contested encounter. Strasbourg will have to cope with the absences of Martial Godo […] The article Strasbourg v Monaco: Probable line-ups for Ligue 1 clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mali name four uncapped players in Anthony da Silva’s first squad
Anthony da Silva has selected four uncapped players for Mali’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Cape Verde on 23 September and Liberia on 27 September. Goalkeeper Emile Doucoure, winger Ange Martial Tia, defender Adama Camara and forward Alimami Gory have been included in the new Mali manager’s first squad. The list was […] The article Mali name four uncapped players in Anthony da Silva’s first squad was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Crucial win: USM Alger beat JS El Biar to claim first League victory
Draoui and Ramdawi score as USM Alger move temporarily top after second-round victory USM Alger claimed their first Professional League victory of the season with a 2-0 win over JS El Biar at the July 5 Olympic Stadium in the second round of the championship. The result gave USM Alger four points from their opening […] The article Crucial win: USM Alger beat JS El Biar to claim first League victory was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Dream start: Assane Diao shines as Como crush RB Leipzig 4-1
Senegalese forward scores first Champions League goal as Como make impressive start Assane Diao marked his Champions League debut with a goal as Como produced a remarkable 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday, giving the Senegalese forward a memorable introduction to European football’s biggest club competition. The 21-year-old was one of Como’s most dangerous […] The article Dream start: Assane Diao shines as Como crush RB Leipzig 4-1 was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on A...
Brilliant Kobbie Mainoo earns special praise from Michael Carrick after United’s Champions League win
Manchester United midfielder impresses as Carrick’s side make winning return to Europe’s premier competition Kobbie Mainoo’s influential performance in Manchester United’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah earned special praise from manager Michael Carrick, who described working with the midfielder as “a joy”. United returned to Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since […] The article Brilliant Kobbie Mainoo earns special praise from Michael Carrick after United’s Cha...
Jules Ahoka impresses Regis Le Bris as DR Congo youngster makes strong Sunderland debut
Jules Ahoka has received a glowing assessment from Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris after making an impressive first-team debut in the Black Cats’ 1-0 Carabao Cup victory over Hull City. The 20-year-old DR Congo youth international was given the difficult task of filling the midfield position normally occupied by captain Granit Xhaka, but he responded […] The article Jules Ahoka impresses Regis Le Bris as DR Congo youngster makes strong Sunderland debut was written by Abdul Karim and first a...
Zambia star Kings Kangwa scores as Panathinaikos beat Kifisia 3-1
Zambia international Kings Kangwa scored as Panathinaikos began their 2026/27 Greek Super League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kifisia on Thursday. The midfielder started the Round 1 encounter and played a key role as Panathinaikos secured all three points in an entertaining contest. Kangwa breaks deadlock for Panathinaikos Kangwa opened the scoring in the […] The article Zambia star Kings Kangwa scores as Panathinaikos beat Kifisia 3-1 was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Afri...
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria held by China in crucial Group F clash
Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a goalless draw by China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday. The result leaves Nigeria with one point from their opening two games and means they must beat New Caledonia in their final group match on Sunday […] The article FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria held by China in crucial Group F clash was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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