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Slavia Prague and RC Lens prepare for Champions League clash with key absences
Slavia Prague and RC Lens will meet in the first round of the Champions League league phase on Thursday, 10 September, with both managers facing important selection decisions before the match. The tactical choices made by the two coaches could have a significant influence on the outcome, with Slavia Prague expected to rely on continuity […] The article Slavia Prague and RC Lens prepare for Champions League clash with key absences was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Salah Eddine Bouziani: USM Alger midfielder faces defining test in 2026-27
Salah Eddine Bouziani has reached a pivotal stage of his development after moving to USM Alger, with the 20-year-old now expected to turn his undoubted potential into consistent performances in the Algerian Ligue 1. Bouziani is one of 25 young players featured in the #TalentsAlgeriens series, which identifies prospects to watch during the 2026-27 season. […] The article Salah Eddine Bouziani: USM Alger midfielder faces defining test in 2026-27 was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared ...
Zidane backs Messi for Ballon d’Or despite Mbappe and Dembele nominations
Zinedine Zidane has thrown his support behind Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race, insisting he would vote for the Argentine legend despite the presence of several French stars among this year’s nominees. The former France international and Real Madrid manager was speaking about the prestigious individual award following the announcement of the nominees on […] The article Zidane backs Messi for Ballon d’Or despite Mbappe and Dembele nominations was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appear...
Maresca: I did not expect Ayyoub Bouaddi to handle Champions League test so well
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has praised Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi following his impressive performance in the club’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto. The 18-year-old midfielder made his first start for City and produced a composed display at the Estádio do Dragão as Erling Haaland’s second-half double secured victory for the English side. Bouadi’s […] The article Maresca: I did not expect Ayyoub Bouaddi to handle Champions League test so well was written by Eric Kwafo...
Nigeria FA appoints Augustine Eguavoen as interim Super Falcons head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen as the interim head coach of the Super Falcons ahead of their upcoming 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign. Eguavoen will take temporary charge of the Nigerian women’s national team as the federation continues its search for a permanent head coach. His […] The article Nigeria FA appoints Augustine Eguavoen as interim Super Falcons head coach was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeare...
Botswana name provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers this month
Botswana have announced their provisional squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the Zebras begin preparations for their upcoming qualification campaign. Botswana will open their Group H campaign against Libya on September 24 before facing Tunisia four days later on September 28. Head coach will have a large pool of players to […] The article Botswana name provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers this month was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Dina Meshref stuns world number five Wang Yidi at WTT Macao
Egypt’s Dina Meshref produced a major upset at the WTT Macao event by defeating China’s Wang Yidi, the world number five, 3-1 in the women’s singles competition. Meshref, ranked 35th in the world, overcame one of the leading players in women’s table tennis to reach the last 16 in Macao. Wang Yidi is regarded as […] The article Dina Meshref stuns world number five Wang Yidi at WTT Macao was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in record US Open marathon to reach semi-finals
Ben Shelton produced the biggest win of his career by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic at the US Open, reaching the semi-finals after the longest match in the tournament’s history. The American prevailed 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a contest that lasted four hours and 28 minutes and finished at […] The article Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in record US Open marathon to reach semi-finals was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek’s Bentayg anger addressed as League Association explains Man of the Match decision
The Egyptian Football Association’s League Association says its choice of Man of the Match is based solely on technical criteria, after Zamalek defender Mahmoud Bentayg was reportedly unhappy at missing out on the award against Abu Qir Fertilizers. Zamalek goalkeeper Mehdi Soliman was selected as the outstanding player following his side’s 2-0 victory over Abu […] The article Zamalek’s Bentayg anger addressed as League Association explains Man of the Match decision was written by Elikplim Bo...
Rwanda name provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde
Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine has announced his provisional squad for the Amavubi’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde. Constantine has selected a 26-man squad as Rwanda begins preparations for a crucial double-header in Group K, which also features Mali. The Amavubi will open their qualifying campaign against […] The article Rwanda name provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde was written by Sylvest...
Hannibal Mejbri ruled out for more than three months after surgery
Hannibal Mejbri is expected to miss more than three months after undergoing surgery on a groin muscle injury, Burnley manager Nicky Hayen has confirmed. The Tunisia international will be sidelined for a significant period following the operation, with Hayen telling reporters: “Mejbri underwent surgery because of an injury to the groin muscle.” Hayen said the […] The article Hannibal Mejbri ruled out for more than three months after surgery was written by Alansary and first appeared on Africa...
Kompany praises Bodø/Glimt ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League opener
Vincent Kompany says Bodø/Glimt are “a wonderful story in football” as Bayern Munich prepare to face the Norwegian club at Allianz Arena on Thursday in their opening Champions League fixture. The Bayern manager believes Bodø/Glimt’s success is particularly impressive given the financial gap between them and Europe’s biggest clubs. “Bodø/Glimt are a wonderful story in […] The article Kompany praises Bodø/Glimt ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League opener was written by Alansary and first ap...
Al Ahly deny Hussein Ammouta social media accounts as legal action begins
Al Ahly have denied that head coach Hussein Ammouta operates any social media accounts and say legal proceedings are being taken against fake profiles attributed to him. A verified account on X using the Moroccan manager’s name had posted comments about technical matters, prompting widespread debate. The Egyptian club issued a statement on its official […] The article Al Ahly deny Hussein Ammouta social media accounts as legal action begins was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on...
Neuer targets ‘everything’ as Bayern Munich begin Champions League campaign
Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich have entered the new season determined to win every trophy available, with the veteran goalkeeper identifying “small details” as the difference between the club and a return to Champions League glory. Bayern Munich begin their European campaign against Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt on Thursday, and Neuer warned that the visitors must […] The article Neuer targets ‘everything’ as Bayern Munich begin Champions League campaign was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ...
Allegri: Napoli must raise their level against ‘best team in Europe’ Arsenal
Massimiliano Allegri has warned Napoli that they face a formidable Arsenal side in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, describing Mikel Arteta’s team as the best in Europe and demanding a response after successive Serie A defeats by Como and Inter. Arsenal will host Napoli in the opening phase of the Champions League, with Allegri […] The article Allegri: Napoli must raise their level against ‘best team in Europe’ Arsenal was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Van Bronckhorst relishing emotional Barcelona return with Feyenoord
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says facing Barcelona for the first time as Feyenoord manager will feel “strange”, but insists he has no fear ahead of their Champions League meeting. Feyenoord travel to Barcelona on Wednesday for the opening round of the Champions League league phase, with Van Bronckhorst preparing to return to the club where he […] The article Van Bronckhorst relishing emotional Barcelona return with Feyenoord was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hamza Abdelkarim and Gabriel Jesus named in Barcelona squad for Feyenoord Champions League opener
Hamza Abdelkarim and Gabriel Jesus have been included in Barcelona’s squad for their UEFA Champions League match against Feyenoord on Wednesday. Feyenoord will travel to face Barcelona in the opening round of the league phase, with manager Hansi Flick naming a squad that includes the club’s main attacking options. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Anthony Gordon […] The article Hamza Abdelkarim and Gabriel Jesus named in Barcelona squad for Feyenoord Champions League opener was written by Abdul Kar...
Egypt winger Mahmoud Trezeguet ruled out of AFCON 2027 qualifiers after injury setback
Egypt international Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet has been ruled out of the Pharaohs’ upcoming training camp after suffering an injury while playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Riyadh. The experienced winger picked up the injury during Al-Riyadh’s league clash against Al-Khaleej following a strong challenge from Al-Khaleej defender Boubacar Kouyate in the 12th minute. Trezeguet was […] The article Egypt winger Mahmoud Trezeguet ruled out of AFCON 2027 qualifiers after injury setback was written ...
Five Algerian transfers reshaping ambitions across Europe and Saudi Arabia
The summer 2026 transfer window has highlighted the growing international appeal of Algerian footballers, with Jaouen Hadjam, Mohamed Amine Amoura, Yacine Titraoui, Rafik Belghali and Adil Boulbina all moving into significant new projects. Their destinations underline the changing profile of the Algerian player. Rather than being recruited only as promising prospects, they are increasingly being […] The article Five Algerian transfers reshaping ambitions across Europe and Saudi Arabia was wr...
Slavia Prague v RC Lens: Champions League opener, kick-off time and how to watch
Slavia Prague and RC Lens begin their UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase campaigns against one another on Thursday, 10 September, with both sides aiming to make a strong start to the competition. The match will be played at the Eden Arena in Prague, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. It is the first official meeting […] The article Slavia Prague v RC Lens: Champions League opener, kick-off time and how to watch was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Serhou Guirassy reaches 100-match milestone with record-breaking Dortmund double
Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy marked his 100th appearance for Borussia Dortmund by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Villarreal in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League. The landmark had added significance for the 30-year-old, who said he had not realised before kick-off that he was about to reach a century of […] The article Serhou Guirassy reaches 100-match milestone with record-breaking Dortmund double was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Samlfa rejects claim it backed Sandile Zungu for Safa presidency
The South African Masters and Legends Football Association (Samlfa) says suspended interim president Jacob “Buddha” Mathathe did not have the authority to announce its endorsement of Sandile Zungu for the South African Football Association (Safa) presidency. Mathathe said at a news conference on Friday that Samlfa had backed Zungu ahead of Safa’s elective congress on […] The article Samlfa rejects claim it backed Sandile Zungu for Safa presidency was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared...
Golden Arrows’ Nhlanhla Zwane backed for future Bafana Bafana call-up
Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla believes Nhlanhla Zwane has the ability to earn a future place in the Bafana Bafana squad, despite Ronaldo Van Neel being the club’s only player included in the preliminary squad for the next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane selected Van Neel in his provisional […] The article Golden Arrows’ Nhlanhla Zwane backed for future Bafana Bafana call-up was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Richards Bay fear first win could become psychological barrier after difficult start
Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel is concerned his side’s failure to win any of their opening five league matches could develop into a mental block if the wait continues. Richards Bay have collected three draws and suffered two defeats so far this season, leaving them still searching for their first three-point haul. Gabriel believes the […] The article Richards Bay fear first win could become psychological barrier after difficult start was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Bheki Mabuza joins Orlando Pirates as Soweto giants continue transfer spree
Orlando Pirates have added another attacking option to their squad after completing the signing of Marumo Gallants midfielder Bheki Mabuza ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign. The Soweto giants confirmed Mabuza’s arrival on Wednesday morning after reaching an agreement with Gallants for the transfer of the attacking midfielder. Pirates continue squad overhaul Mabuza becomes […] The article Bheki Mabuza joins Orlando Pirates as Soweto giants continue transfer spree was written by...
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