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Real Madrid turn to Bellingham as suspended duo miss Inter Champions League test
Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan on Tuesday night without Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva, leaving manager Jose Mourinho facing an early midfield reshuffle after the domestic defeat by Real Betis. The high-profile meeting at Real Madrid’s home stadium comes at a difficult moment for Mourinho, who must prepare for the […] The article Real Madrid turn to Bellingham as suspended duo miss Inter Champions League test was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appea...
Lille v Real Betis: How to watch the UEFA Champions League match live and online
Lille and Real Betis meet in the opening match of their UEFA Champions League league-phase campaigns, with the game available to watch live and online. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:00 GMT this evening in France. Supporters in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa will be able to watch the game live on New World Sport. […] The article Lille v Real Betis: How to watch the UEFA Champions League match live and online was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Champions League: Real Madrid v Inter Milan headlines opening day as Manchester City visit Porto
Real Madrid host Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in one of the standout fixtures on the opening day of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Manchester City also face a demanding start to their European campaign when they travel to play FC Porto. The opening round of matches will […] The article Champions League: Real Madrid v Inter Milan headlines opening day as Manchester City visit Porto was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Poland and Mexico face decisive Group A clash at Under-20 Women’s World Cup
The Poland Under-20 women’s team will take on Mexico in the second round of matches at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, with both sides focused on strengthening their position in Group A and moving closer to the last 16. The match will be played at Arena Katowice, beginning at 16:00 GMT on 8 […] The article Poland and Mexico face decisive Group A clash at Under-20 Women’s World Cup was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Romaine Gandonou leads Benin’s charge against Argentina at U-20 Women’s World Cup
Benin forward Romaine Gandonou will be the central figure when the Amazones face Argentina in their second Group A match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday at 13:00 GMT. The young Benin side go into the meeting with renewed confidence after making an impressive start to their campaign. A positive result against […] The article Romaine Gandonou leads Benin’s charge against Argentina at U-20 Women’s World Cup was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lille face Betis with Hamza Igamane out and Abde Ezzalzouli a doubt
Hamza Igamane will miss Lille’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Betis, while Abde Ezzalzouli is a doubt for the Spanish side because of illness. The match takes place on 8 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Lille have made an encouraging start under Davide Ancelotti, who was appointed during the summer after […] The article Lille face Betis with Hamza Igamane out and Abde Ezzalzouli a doubt was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Poland v Mexico: How to watch Women’s Under-20 World Cup match live on FIFA+
Poland will face Mexico in the second matchday of the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, with the fixture available to watch live and exclusively on FIFA+. The match will take place on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT at Arena Katowice. The meeting brings together two sides involved in what is described […] The article Poland v Mexico: How to watch Women’s Under-20 World Cup match live on FIFA+ was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Benin and Argentina face crucial Group A test
The second round of group-stage fixtures at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 begins on Tuesday, 8 September, with four matches that could have a major impact on the race to reach the last 16. Benin will meet Argentina in Group A at 13:00 GMT, with both sides looking to strengthen their position […] The article FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Benin and Argentina face crucial Group A test was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns in advanced talks to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele
Mamelodi Sundowns have made former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele a high-priority transfer target, with discussions over a possible move understood to be at an advanced stage. Cele ended his contract with Kaizer Chiefs by mutual agreement on Monday night, bringing to a close an 18-month spell with the club. His departure followed the arrival […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns in advanced talks to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
Premier League: Arsenal and Manchester City perfect as Spurs struggle and Hull City surprise
Three matches are not enough to define a Premier League season, but Arsenal and Manchester City have already established themselves as the early pace-setters, while Tottenham Hotspur’s poor start has raised serious concerns. Hull City, meanwhile, have emerged as the surprise package and Newcastle United look far stronger than expected. Both Arsenal and Manchester City […] The article Premier League: Arsenal and Manchester City perfect as Spurs struggle and Hull City surprise was written by A...
Barcelona and Arsenal lead Champions League 2026-27 title race, with Mbappe favoured for top scorer
Africafoot’s analysis of bookmaker prices places FC Barcelona and Arsenal among the leading contenders to win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, while Kylian Mbappe is the clear favourite to finish as the competition’s leading scorer. Nasser Eddy, a consultant on NCI Sport and presenter of European Champions League coverage on radio Nostalgie, has also offered […] The article Barcelona and Arsenal lead Champions League 2026-27 title race, with Mbappe favoured for top scorer was written by Sy...
Mamelodi Sundowns target bigger lead at top against Siwelele
Mamelodi Sundowns will look to strengthen their position at the top of the Betway Premiership when they host Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday night. The league leaders will be aiming to maintain their momentum and extend their advantage at the summit as they continue their pursuit of another domestic title. […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns target bigger lead at top against Siwelele was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rulani Mokwena: Pyramids are ready to compete for titles
Pyramids head coach Rulani Mokwena says the Egyptian club are determined to establish themselves among Africa’s leading teams and compete for major honours. Mokwena believes Pyramids’ rapid rise has given the club an opportunity to create their own identity rather than live in the shadow of Egypt’s traditional giants, Al Ahly and Zamalek. “Pyramids is […] The article Rulani Mokwena: Pyramids are ready to compete for titles was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Africa...
Al Ahli Tripoli to host Al Hilal in international friendly
Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli will host Sudanese club Al Hilal in an international friendly at Tripoli International Stadium on 20 September. The match will be played in front of supporters, giving fans the opportunity to watch the two clubs meet in what is expected to be a high-profile encounter. The fixture is being organised […] The article Al Ahli Tripoli to host Al Hilal in international friendly was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zungu alleges ‘dirty tricks’ ahead of Safa election showdown with Jordaan
South African Football Association (Safa) presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has accused the faction supporting incumbent Danny Jordaan of using “dirty tricks” ahead of Saturday’s election, claiming that regions backing his campaign have been prevented from attending the congress. Safa will hold its elective congress in Midrand on Saturday, when Zungu, the owner of AmaZulu, will […] The article Zungu alleges ‘dirty tricks’ ahead of Safa election showdown with Jordaan was written by Samuel ...
Livakovic given Croatia chance to restore match fitness after Barcelona wait
Dominik Livakovic has been included in the Croatia squad for four Nations League fixtures, giving the new Barcelona goalkeeper the opportunity to regain his match sharpness despite not yet making his competitive debut for the Catalan club. Croatia will begin their campaign against Czech Republic in Prague on 26 September before travelling to Seville to […] The article Livakovic given Croatia chance to restore match fitness after Barcelona wait was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on ...
Neom stun Al Hilal as Christophe Galtier celebrates ‘great achievement’
Neom produced one of the biggest results of their season by beating Al Hilal 2-0 at Kingdom Arena on Monday, with manager Christophe Galtier praising his players for a disciplined defensive display in the Roshn Saudi League. The French coach said Neom had shown the concentration and determination required to overcome one of Asia’s strongest […] The article Neom stun Al Hilal as Christophe Galtier celebrates ‘great achievement’ was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lautaro Martinez leads seven-player Serie A 10-goal and five-assist club
A review of the past two Serie A seasons has identified seven players who have scored at least 10 goals and supplied five or more assists, with Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez topping the list. The Argentina international has recorded 19 goals and six assists during the period, according to data from Opta. His tally […] The article Lautaro Martinez leads seven-player Serie A 10-goal and five-assist club was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek back referees as club sets date for delayed player payments
Zamalek have rejected suggestions that refereeing mistakes are deliberate while confirming that part of their players’ outstanding wages from last season will be paid within days. Maher Gharib, head of Zamalek’s media department, said the club supported the country’s refereeing system and its committee, led by Essam Abdel-Fattah. “The referee is human and can make […] The article Zamalek back referees as club sets date for delayed player payments was written by Alansary and first appeared on...
Ghazl El Mahalla equal worst Egyptian Premier League start since 2015-16
Ghazl El Mahalla have matched their worst start to an Egyptian Premier League season since 2015-16 after collecting just one point from their opening four matches. The Delta club drew with ENPPI but have lost their other three games, against Pyramids FC, Modern Sport FC and National Bank of Egypt. The poor run has placed […] The article Ghazl El Mahalla equal worst Egyptian Premier League start since 2015-16 was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zizo’s lawyer challenges lack of reasons for decision in dispute with Zamalek
Ashraf Abdel Aziz, the lawyer for Al Ahly forward Ahmed Sayed “Zizo”, says he has still not received the Players’ Affairs Committee’s reasons for dismissing his client’s complaint against former club Zamalek. The committee previously notified Zamalek that it had decided to close the case after reviewing the complaint and the documents submitted by both […] The article Zizo’s lawyer challenges lack of reasons for decision in dispute with Zamalek was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and fi...
Mokwena says Mahand Lashin has the ability to play for Real Madrid
Pyramids manager Rulani Mokwena says he wishes he had worked with midfielder Mahand Lashin earlier in his career and believes the Egypt international has the ability to play for Real Madrid. Mokwena made the comments during an interview with Al Nahar channel after Pyramids’ strong start to the season. The South African coach, who took […] The article Mokwena says Mahand Lashin has the ability to play for Real Madrid was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Algeria boss Brahim Hemdani set to earn six times less than Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani is reportedly earning between five and six times less than his predecessor Vladimir Petkovic, as the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) opts for a cheaper homegrown appointment. Hemdani, 48, is understood to be paid between €25,000 and €30,000 a month after taking charge of the Fennecs. By comparison, Petkovic earned €160,000 per […] The article Algeria boss Brahim Hemdani set to earn six times less than Vladimir Petkovic was written by Eric Kwafo and first app...
Al-Deayea says Inzaghi is ‘destroying’ Al-Hilal and blames him for Benzema’s departure
Former Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Deayea has criticised head coach Simone Inzaghi, warning that the Italian’s continued presence could prevent the club from winning major trophies in the coming months. Al-Deayea made the comments during an appearance on the television programme Dawrina Ghair, shortly after Al-Hilal suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat by Neom […] The article Al-Deayea says Inzaghi is ‘destroying’ Al-Hilal and blames him for Benzema’s departure was written by ...
Mourinho’s secret Brahim Diaz plan for Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter
Real Madrid will look to respond to their first defeat of the season when they host Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in a heavyweight Champions League meeting, with Jose Mourinho reportedly considering a surprise role for Brahim Diaz. The Spanish giants want to make an early statement to their European rivals and restore their […] The article Mourinho’s secret Brahim Diaz plan for Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
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