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Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz stars as Jawwy Elite League produces a round of surprises
Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz led the standout performers in the third round of the Jawwy Elite League after his two goals gave Al Fateh a 2-1 victory over Al Nassr in one of the weekend’s biggest shocks. The result made Al-Fawaz the most influential individual player of the round, with his decisive contribution earning Al Fateh three […] The article Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz stars as Jawwy Elite League produces a round of surprises was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Chivu wants more recovery time as Inter prepare to face Real Madrid
Christian Chivu says Inter Milan could have benefited from an extra day of rest before Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, but insists his players must adapt to the demands of the schedule. Inter’s preparations have been complicated by the short gap between their Serie A match on Saturday and their opening game in […] The article Chivu wants more recovery time as Inter prepare to face Real Madrid was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Abou Gabal closes in on Moghreb Athletic Tetouan move
Mohamed Abou Gabal has arrived in Morocco to complete his proposed transfer to Moghreb Athletic Tetouan, with the Egypt goalkeeper now one step away from beginning a new chapter in his career. The goalkeeper travelled to Morocco after reaching a final agreement with the club over a move during the current summer transfer window. His […] The article Mohamed Abou Gabal closes in on Moghreb Athletic Tetouan move was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al-Hazem end winless start as top clubs suffer shock results in Jowy Elite League
Three of the Jowy Elite League’s leading clubs suffered damaging results in the third round, while defending champions Al-Hazem revived their season by recording their first victory. Al-Nassr were beaten 2-1 by Al-Fateh in the biggest early surprise of the round, with Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz scoring both goals to secure a valuable win for his side […] The article Al-Hazem end winless start as top clubs suffer shock results in Jowy Elite League was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Africa...
Liverpool named world’s most culturally influential football club in global study
Liverpool have been ranked the most culturally influential football club in the world after a global study placed them ahead of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona. The independent research was carried out by Harris and Toluna after surveying 22 international markets. It found that 31% of respondents identified Liverpool as a major […] The article Liverpool named world’s most culturally influential football club in global study was written by Elias Boateng and firs...
Mohamed Ferhane: Morocco striker leaves Kenitra after completed transfer
Mohamed Ferhane, the 23-year-old Morocco centre-forward, has joined a new club after leaving Kenitra. The right-footed striker’s move was completed on 7 September 2026, bringing his time with Kenitra to an end after he joined the club from COD Meknes in January. Ferhane made one appearance for Kenitra in the Coupe du Trone Marocaine, playing […] The article Mohamed Ferhane: Morocco striker leaves Kenitra after completed transfer was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Noam Ben Loucif joins IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B
French-Algerian right-back Noam Ben Loucif has joined IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B and spending the start of the 2026-27 season without a club. The 20-year-old, who was born in Roubaix, has signed for the French club on a contract running until 30 June 2027. IC de Croix compete in National 2 – […] The article Noam Ben Loucif joins IC de Croix after leaving SM Caen B was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Junior Ligue: Swiss-Ivorian defender joins HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan
Swiss-Ivorian left-back Junior Ligue has joined Croatian club HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan until 30 June 2027. The 21-year-old defender moves to the SuperSport HNL side after spending the start of the 2026-27 campaign with Venezia, who compete in Italy’s Serie A. Ligue had not played in the league or Italy Cup this season […] The article Junior Ligue: Swiss-Ivorian defender joins HNK Rijeka from Venezia on loan was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Sekou Camara joins Chindia from CSA Steaua on free transfer
Guinea-Albania centre-forward Sekou Camara has joined Romanian Liga 2 club Chindia from CSA Steaua on a free transfer. The 29-year-old striker switches clubs within Liga 2 after spending the opening part of the 2026-27 season with CSA Steaua. Camara joined Steaua from ACSM Poli Iasi on 1 July, also on a free transfer, before moving […] The article Sekou Camara joins Chindia from CSA Steaua on free transfer was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Angola defender Bruno Pedro leaves DFK Dainava and becomes a free agent
Angola centre-back Bruno Pedro has joined the ranks of unattached players after leaving Lithuanian side DFK Dainava. The 28-year-old’s departure was recorded on 7 September 2026, ending his time with Dainava after seven months. No transfer fee was recorded for the move, and Pedro is now listed without a club. Pedro made 38 appearances for […] The article Angola defender Bruno Pedro leaves DFK Dainava and becomes a free agent was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Ounajem: Morocco winger joins Kenitra from Kahraba
Morocco winger Mohamed Ounajem has joined Kenitra from Egyptian club Kahraba, returning to Moroccan football at the age of 34. The right-sided attacker completed the move on 7 September 2026 after spending the previous season with Kahraba. Ounajem had returned to the Egyptian club in July following a loan spell at Hassania, where he played […] The article Mohamed Ounajem: Morocco winger joins Kenitra from Kahraba was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Billel Omrani returns to CFR Cluj on a free transfer
Billel Omrani, the Algeria-France centre-forward, has joined CFR Cluj as a free agent, returning to the Romanian club at the age of 33. The move brings Omrani back to the side where he enjoyed the most successful period of his career. He first joined CFR Cluj from Marseille in September 2016 and went on to […] The article Billel Omrani returns to CFR Cluj on a free transfer was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set to share a team in Carlos Tevez farewell match
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could play in the same team when Carlos Tevez stages his farewell match at La Bombonera next December. The former Manchester United forward has named both football icons among the players expected to take part in his jubilee, with Tevez saying he wants Ronaldo and Messi to appear together for […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set to share a team in Carlos Tevez farewell match was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Senegal make emphatic start to UFOA-A U17 tournament with 4-0 win over Mauritania
Senegal began their UFOA-A U17 campaign in commanding fashion by beating Mauritania 4-0 at Stade Lat-Dior in Thies on Monday, 7 September 2026. The result gives the host nation an ideal start in Group A of the continental tournament, with an emphatic attacking display putting them at the top of their pool after the opening […] The article Senegal make emphatic start to UFOA-A U17 tournament with 4-0 win over Mauritania was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Spain make winning start as Nigeria suffer defeat at U20 Women’s World Cup
Spain began their defence of the U20 Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Monday, while China, North Korea and Colombia also recorded wins on the opening day in Poland. The holders maintained their status among the leading contenders by overcoming Nigeria without conceding. The result gave Spain the ideal start to […] The article Spain make winning start as Nigeria suffer defeat at U20 Women’s World Cup was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Spain beat Nigeria to make winning start at U20 Women’s World Cup
Spain defeated Nigeria 2-0 in the opening round of Group F at the U20 Women’s World Cup, leaving the Falconets with a difficult start to their campaign. The Spanish side established control early in the match on Monday, 7 September 2026, and took the lead in the 13th minute. Garcia finished an impressive opening spell […] The article Spain beat Nigeria to make winning start at U20 Women’s World Cup was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Colombia fight back to beat Costa Rica in U20 Women’s World Cup opener
Colombia began their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a comeback victory over Costa Rica on Monday, 7 September 2026, recovering from an early deficit to claim a reported 3-1 win. The original match headline listed the result as 3-2, but the accompanying report describes a 3-1 victory for Colombia. In either account, the […] The article Colombia fight back to beat Costa Rica in U20 Women’s World Cup opener was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Senegal U17 make emphatic start with 4-0 win over Mauritania at UFOA-A tournament
Senegal’s national under-17 side began their 2026 UFOA-A U17 campaign in commanding fashion, beating Mauritania 4-0 to make an immediate statement in Group A. The Lionceaux established their authority from the opening minutes, combining sustained pressure with incisive attacking play. Their performance produced a convincing victory and underlined Senegal’s early status as a team to […] The article Senegal U17 make emphatic start with 4-0 win over Mauritania at UFOA-A tournament was written b...
Togo name 30-player provisional squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia
Togo head coach Patrice Neveu has announced a 30-player provisional squad for the next two rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, with the Hawks set to face Burundi and Zambia in Group I. Togo will begin the international window at home against Burundi on Friday, 25 September 2026. The match will kick […] The article Togo name 30-player provisional squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Harry Kane proud of Ballon d’Or nomination after record-breaking 73-goal season
Harry Kane says he is “extremely proud” to be in contention for the Ballon d’Or after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during a record-breaking campaign. The England captain’s tally was the second-highest recorded by a player in a single season in football history. Only Lionel Messi, who scored 82 goals in 2011-12, […] The article Harry Kane proud of Ballon d’Or nomination after record-breaking 73-goal season was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Nottingham Forest end Edu’s 14-month spell as global head of football
Nottingham Forest have terminated Edu Gaspar’s contract as their global head of football, bringing an end to the former Arsenal midfielder’s turbulent 14-month tenure at the City Ground. Edu joined Forest in July 2025 with a wide-ranging remit covering recruitment, squad planning, performance and player development across the club’s football structure. His responsibilities also extended […] The article Nottingham Forest end Edu’s 14-month spell as global head of football was written by Elikp...
Maitland-Niles makes instant Everton impact but insists starting place must be earned
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester United, but says he will have to fight for a regular place in the team. The 29-year-old came off the bench after joining Everton from Lyon for £4m on transfer deadline day. He made an immediate impression by curling a superb effort into […] The article Maitland-Niles makes instant Everton impact but insists starting place must be earned was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSo...
‘I’ve come home’ – Franck Kessie opens up on emotional Atalanta return
Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie says his return to Atalanta was a heartfelt decision after completing an emotional move back to the Italian club. The 29-year-old was presented to the media following his return to Bergamo, where he began his European football journey after leaving Ivory Coast as an 18-year-old. Kessie, who spent three years […] The article ‘I’ve come home’ – Franck Kessie opens up on emotional Atalanta return was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Former Wydad star Badr Kadarin set for Meknes move
Moroccan club COD Meknes have reached an agreement to sign former Wydad player Badr Kadarin from Ittihad Tanger as they continue preparations for the new season. The move forms part of Meknes’ efforts to strengthen their squad during the summer transfer window, with the club targeting experienced players ahead of the upcoming campaign. Kadarin is […] The article Former Wydad star Badr Kadarin set for Meknes move was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ibrahim Adel features as FC Nordsjælland and FC Midtjylland share four-goal thriller
Ibrahim Adel started for FC Nordsjælland in their 2-2 draw away to FC Midtjylland on Monday, although the Egypt international was substituted before the match burst into life. The game was played at the seventh-round stage of the Danish Superliga, with FC Nordsjælland travelling to face FC Midtjylland. Adel was named in the visitors’ starting […] The article Ibrahim Adel features as FC Nordsjælland and FC Midtjylland share four-goal thriller was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared o...
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