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Kaizer Chiefs confirm Thabo Cele departure ahead of transfer-window deadline
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Thabo Cele has left the club after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, with only a couple of weeks remaining in the transfer window. The Soweto club announced the first-team departure as they continue to reshape their squad for the 2026/27 season. Cele is now […] The article Kaizer Chiefs confirm Thabo Cele departure ahead of transfer-window deadline was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ethan Nwaneri stars in Dortmund comeback win over Hoffenheim
Ethan Nwaneri made an immediate impact for Borussia Dortmund, helping inspire a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Hoffenheim only days after arriving on loan from Arsenal. The teenager was introduced after defender Filippo Mané went off injured in the 32nd minute, despite having completed just two training sessions with his new teammates. Dortmund head coach […] The article Ethan Nwaneri stars in Dortmund comeback win over Hoffenheim was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Egypt sweat over Trezeguet injury ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Egypt international Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet has suffered an injury while featuring for Al-Riyadh in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Khaleej. The Egyptian winger started the match as Al-Riyadh faced Al-Khaleej in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League, but his involvement was cut short after just 11 minutes. Trezeguet sustained the injury following […] The article Egypt sweat over Trezeguet injury ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on A...
SAFA explains delay in paying World Cup bonuses to Bafana Bafana players
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has explained the delay in paying Bafana Bafana players and members of the technical team following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports went rife that a chunk of the players who represented South Africa at the global showpiece are furious with the South African FA and are said to […] The article SAFA explains delay in paying World Cup bonuses to Bafana Bafana players was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele agree mutual contract termination
Kaizer Chiefs have agreed to part ways with midfielder Thabo Cele by mutual consent, bringing an end to the 29-year-old’s time at the club. The decision was announced on Monday as Kaizer Chiefs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Cele joined Amakhosi from Fakel Voronezh in January 2025, arriving to a […] The article Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele agree mutual contract termination was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Van Neel’s Bafana call-up reward for form and long-term tracking, says Dladla
Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla believes Bafana Bafana manager Pitso Mosimane and his technical team had been monitoring Ronaldo Van Neel before the striker joined the club, helping explain his inclusion in the national team’s preliminary squad. Van Neel moved to Abafana Bes’thende from Hungry Lions at the start of the campaign after an outstanding […] The article Van Neel’s Bafana call-up reward for form and long-term tracking, says Dladla was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Af...
Saudi Pro League shifts from big spending to smarter transfer strategy
The Saudi Pro League spent about $407m on transfers in summer 2026, a 26.3% fall from the previous summer and the lowest total since the country’s star-recruitment project began. The figures underline a significant change from summer 2023, when Saudi clubs emerged as one of world football’s biggest financial forces and attracted dozens of leading […] The article Saudi Pro League shifts from big spending to smarter transfer strategy was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared ...
Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles
Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal’s greatest strength is their ability to win matches without relying on control or sustained dominance, a quality he says could help them retain the Premier League title. The former England defender was speaking after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s London derby. He said the result demonstrated […] The article Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal’s ability to win in different ways could secure back-to-back Premier League titles was written by Sylv...
New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia
Rodri’s challenge on Valencia forward Arnaut Danjuma has prompted fresh debate after new footage emerged from Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory on Sunday, with the incident raising questions over whether the midfielder should have been sent off. The disputed moment occurred inside Barcelona’s penalty area during the fourth round of the competition. The broadcast pictures […] The article New angle reignites debate over Rodri’s red-card challenge in Barcelona’s win over Valencia was written by S...
Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane
Bayer Leverkusen are close to securing the long-term future of Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane, with the Bundesliga club reportedly nearing an agreement on a new contract until 2031. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Leverkusen from Spanish side Albacete in the summer of 2025, attracting interest from several Premier League clubs. According […] The article Bayer Leverkusen prepare bumper contract for Cameroon forward Christian Kofane was written by Eric Kwafo and fi...
Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match
Nigerian winger Suleman Sani is set to leave RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah without having made a single competitive appearance for the German club, according to reports. The 20-year-old’s move was reportedly completed on Sunday, the final day of the Saudi Pro League transfer window, with an official announcement expected soon. RB Leipzig […] The article Nigeria’s Suleman Sani leaves RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabia without playing a competitive match was written by Eric Kwafo and f...
Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears
Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey is increasingly likely to remain at the German champions until at least January after the Saudi Arabian transfer window closed without an agreement being reached. The 25-year-old right-back had been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl admitting the club were still […] The article Bayern likely to keep Boey until January as Saudi Arabia option disappears was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso
Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Paolo Vanoli to become the club’s new head coach, with the Italian set to replace Fabio Grosso after the team’s poor start to the season. Grosso’s final match in charge was Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Torino at Fiorentina’s stadium. The club subsequently confirmed his departure, bringing an end to […] The article Fiorentina agree deal with Paolo Vanoli to replace Fabio Grosso was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash
Manchester City will travel to Portugal without Nico O’Reilly and Jeremy Doku for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League league-phase opener against FC Porto, according to the Manchester Evening News. The two sides meet at 22:00 BST on Tuesday, with City beginning their European campaign at the Estadio do Dragao. O’Reilly and Doku are both unavailable, while […] The article Manchester City to be without O’Reilly and Doku for Porto clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on...
Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah stepped down as a director of all four of his British companies three days before Trabzonspor announced his signing, with his wife Magi Sadeq appointed to each board on the same day. On 3 August 2026, Sadeq replaced Salah as a registered director across the four businesses. In three of the companies, she […] The article Mohamed Salah reshapes business empire before Trabzonspor move was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four
Ittihad Alexandria secured a 1-0 victory over Petrol Asyut in the Egyptian League, with Nour Alaa El Din scoring the only goal of the match during the second half. The decisive moment came after Petrol Asyut’s defence lost its shape. Yousry Waheed advanced towards the penalty area before finding Nour Alaa El Din on the […] The article Ittihad Alexandria edge past Petrol Asyut in Egyptian League week four was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision
Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi has left French winger Simon Boabri out of the club’s eight-player foreign contingent for Monday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Neom, with the decision described as tactical. The league leaders face Neom in the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League as they look to maintain their perfect start […] The article Al Hilal leave Simon Boabri out of Neom squad in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical decision was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Quique Sanchez Flores beats Mourinho and Flick to La Liga Manager of the Month award
Quique Sanchez Flores has been named La Liga’s best manager for August after guiding Deportivo Alaves to two victories and a draw during the opening month of the season. The Spanish coach was chosen ahead of Jose Mourinho, who had made an impressive start with Real Madrid, and Hansi Flick, whose Barcelona side also recorded […] The article Quique Sanchez Flores beats Mourinho and Flick to La Liga Manager of the Month award was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egyptian League 2027: How Hussein Ammouta forged an extraordinary coaching career
Hussein Ammouta’s coaching career began almost by accident after he returned to Morocco hoping to leave football behind and build a life in business. Ammouta retired as a player with Qatar SC in 2003 and initially wanted to move away from the pressures of professional football. Instead, a call from Mohamed El Kartili, president of […] The article Egyptian League 2027: How Hussein Ammouta forged an extraordinary coaching career was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...
Mahmoud Nagy appointed referee for Zamalek’s Egyptian League meeting with Abu Qir Fertilizers
The Egyptian Football Association’s refereeing committee has appointed Mahmoud Nagy to take charge of Zamalek’s match against Abu Qir Fertilizers in the fourth round of the Egyptian League on Tuesday. The match will begin at 20:00 local time at Cairo Stadium, while Smouha face Ceramica Cleopatra at the same time at Borg El Arab Stadium. […] The article Mahmoud Nagy appointed referee for Zamalek’s Egyptian League meeting with Abu Qir Fertilizers was written by Issa Said and first appeared on ...
Inter leave Federico Dimarco out of Real Madrid Champions League trip
Inter will be without Federico Dimarco for their UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Madrid after deciding not to include the Italy international in their travelling squad. The two sides are preparing to meet in the opening match of the league phase at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, but Dimarco will remain in Italy despite completing […] The article Inter leave Federico Dimarco out of Real Madrid Champions League trip was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids FC confirm Mustafa Ziko fit to return against El Gouna
Pyramids FC have confirmed that Mustafa Ziko is available to make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with El Gouna. Mustafa Abdel Raouf Ziko missed Pyramids’ opening three league matches after suffering a knee injury, but the club’s head of medical affairs, Mostafa El-Mouniri, says the forward has completed […] The article Pyramids FC confirm Mustafa Ziko fit to return against El Gouna was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Andrea Belotti set to join Serie B side Modena as a free agent
Andrea Belotti is close to joining Modena, with the former Italy striker expected to return to Italy’s second tier during the current transfer window, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The 32-year-old is due to arrive in Modena on Monday evening, 7 September, before undergoing a medical on Tuesday. The checks are expected to […] The article Andrea Belotti set to join Serie B side Modena as a free agent was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat in Premier League title chase
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea must use their painful 2-1 defeat by Arsenal as a lesson as they try to close the gap on the Premier League champions. Chelsea took the lead after only 77 seconds in an intense London derby at Emirates Stadium, when Morgan Rogers found the net. Arsenal responded through Kai Havertz before […] The article Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat in Premier League title chase was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Premier League announces August nominees for Player and Manager of the Month awards
The Premier League has announced the nominees for its Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards for August 2026, with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes included after scoring a hat-trick in the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. Fernandes is among eight players shortlisted for the individual award following their performances in […] The article Premier League announces August nominees for Player and Manager of the Month awards was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared ...
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