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Noah Salaudeen scores 39 goals in 15 games in Lithuania
Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen has made a remarkable start to his time in Lithuania, scoring 39 goals and providing 13 assists in 15 appearances for O.G. Kaisiadorys. The figures, revealed by Sportblits, highlight the attacker’s outstanding efficiency in front of goal and his growing influence for the Lithuanian side. Salaudeen has consistently delivered decisive […] The article Noah Salaudeen scores 39 goals in 15 games in Lithuania was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared ...
Frosinone prepare contract talks with Fares Ghedjemis after Monaco interest
Frosinone are preparing to open discussions over Fares Ghedjemis’ contract after president Maurizio Sterpi criticised the approach of European clubs, including Monaco, towards the Algeria international. Speaking to the Italian media after the match against Venezia, Sterpi expressed his frustration at the way some clubs had made direct contact with the 24-year-old forward. Monaco’s interest […] The article Frosinone prepare contract talks with Fares Ghedjemis after Monaco interest was written...
Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano as they look to keep pace with Barcelona
Real Madrid welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday 12 September, with the home side aiming to stay close to LaLiga leaders FC Barcelona. The fifth-round fixture in Spain’s top flight will kick off at 19:00 GMT in Madrid. Match details and broadcasting Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid Date: Saturday 12 September 2026 Kick-off: […] The article Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano as they look to keep pace with Barcelona was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaS...
Rennes and Marseille meet with contrasting starts to Ligue 1 season
Rennes welcome Marseille to Roazhon Park on Friday, 11 September 2026, with the hosts unbeaten after the opening three rounds of Ligue 1 and the visitors looking to recover from their poorest start in 19 years. The match, part of the fourth jornada, kicks off at 18:45 GMT in Rennes. It will be shown in […] The article Rennes and Marseille meet with contrasting starts to Ligue 1 season was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo backs Carlos Baleba to shine at Manchester United
Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has thrown his weight behind compatriot Carlos Baleba to shine at Manchester United after joining the club in the summer window. Baleba joined the Red Devils on transfer deadline day from fellow Premier League outfit, Brighton and Hove Albion. His move to Manchester United has generated significant interest, with the highly-rated […] The article Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo backs Carlos Baleba to shine at Manchester United was written by Sylvester Ntim and f...
Tusker vs Al Ahli Wad Medani: New-season test awaits in September 12 football clash
Tusker face Al Ahli Wad Medani on September 12, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 GMT, as both sides begin their new-season campaign looking for an early advantage. The match gives Tusker the opportunity to make home advantage count, while Al Ahli Wad Medani will aim to leave with a result from an away fixture that […] The article Tusker vs Al Ahli Wad Medani: New-season test awaits in September 12 football clash was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mofokeng makes fast start to European career with Union SG
Relebohile Mofokeng has wasted little time adapting to European football, scoring twice in his first five appearances for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise since leaving Orlando Pirates. The 21-year-old’s latest goal has strengthened the early impression that he is settling quickly in Belgium and beginning to transfer the qualities that made him one of the most exciting […] The article Mofokeng makes fast start to European career with Union SG was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first app...
Arthur Zwane set to join Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana coaching team
Safa are reportedly close to appointing Arthur Zwane as Pitso Mosimane’s second assistant coach with Bafana Bafana. Zwane is expected to take up the position on a part-time basis while continuing as AmaZulu head coach. He would also oversee the national Under-23 setup, with responsibility for helping promising players make the transition into the senior […] The article Arthur Zwane set to join Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana coaching team was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaS...
Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 Premier League title over rule breaches
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should have been stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and the honour awarded to his Spurs side, after the club was punished for financial rule breaches. Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) in July and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban after breaching Premier League regulations […] The article Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 Premier League title over rule breaches was written by Nuhu Adams and f...
Lionel Messi agrees deal to take over Spanish second-tier club Eldense
Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to become the majority owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, the club confirmed on Thursday. The agreement would give the Argentina icon his second ownership interest in Spanish football. Messi bought fourth-tier Cornella in April, and would now take control of Eldense, who are based inland from Alicante. […] The article Lionel Messi agrees deal to take over Spanish second-tier club Eldense was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaS...
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane backs squad depth ahead of Marumo Gallants test
AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane says his squad has the balance and depth required to challenge near the top of the Betway Premiership as they prepare to host Marumo Gallants on Saturday. AmaZulu have made an impressive start to the season and sit fourth after five matches. They have collected 10 points from three wins, […] The article AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane backs squad depth ahead of Marumo Gallants test was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns move six points clear at top of South African top-flight after thrashing Siwelele FC
Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their position at the summit of the South African Premiership after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Siwelele FC in a league encounter at Loftus Versfeld. The result sees the reigning champions move six points clear at the top of the table as they continue their impressive start to the campaign under […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns move six points clear at top of South African top-flight after thrashing Siwelele FC was written by Sylvester Ntim and firs...
Cardoso unhappy as venue switch disrupts Sundowns preparations
Mamelodi Sundowns can move nine points clear of Orlando Pirates at the top of the league when they face Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday (17:30). Sundowns lead the table on 19 points after Wednesday’s 3-0 win against struggling Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. They are six points ahead of second-placed Pirates, who […] The article Cardoso unhappy as venue switch disrupts Sundowns preparations was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ivory Coast coach to announce squad for Ghana, Somalia AFCON 2027 qualifiers on September 16
Ivory Coast head coach Herve Renard will announce his squad for the upcoming FIFA international window at a press conference in Abidjan on Wednesday, September 16. Back at the helm of the Elephants, the French tactician is set to unveil his squad for the first two matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, […] The article Ivory Coast coach to announce squad for Ghana, Somalia AFCON 2027 qualifiers on September 16 was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Reisinho rejects Cardoso’s suggestion that South Africa affected Mamelodi Sundowns spell
Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Miguel Reisinho has challenged head coach Miguel Cardoso’s suggestion that difficulties adapting to life in South Africa contributed to his unsuccessful time at the club. Speaking exclusively to Soccer Laduma in edition 1491, Reisinho said he settled well in the country and claimed adaptation was not raised as an issue during […] The article Reisinho rejects Cardoso’s suggestion that South Africa affected Mamelodi Sundowns spell was written by Issa Said an...
Eli Junior Kroupi transfer battle brewing as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City circle
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi could become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after players in 2027, with Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all monitoring his situation. Tottenham had been preparing an approach for the 20-year-old during the summer before an untimely injury disrupted their plans. Kroupi suffered a foot problem in pre-season, forcing […] The article Eli Junior Kroupi transfer battle brewing as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City circle w...
Christopher Nkunku: ‘I didn’t understand’ why AC Milan let me leave
Christopher Nkunku has revealed his surprise at AC Milan’s decision to allow him to leave the club, admitting he “didn’t understand” why the Italian giants chose to part ways with him. The 28-year-old forward joined Milan from Chelsea in the summer of 2025 but endured a difficult first season in Italy. Nkunku scored eight goals […] The article Christopher Nkunku: ‘I didn’t understand’ why AC Milan let me leave was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Slavia Prague sign Malian defender Yacouba Guitteye
Malian defender Yacouba Oumar Guitteye has joined Czech club Slavia Prague on a four-year contract, with his former coach Lassina Traoré praising the 18-year-old’s maturity and ability on the ball. Guitteye recently completed his move from the Béton Armé Academy to Slavia Prague after attracting the attention of the Czech club’s scouts during a youth […] The article Slavia Prague sign Malian defender Yacouba Guitteye was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Stellenbosch FC reject Remgro riches in pursuit of self-sufficiency
Stellenbosch FC are committed to operating as a self-sustaining club and will not rely on the wealth of parent company Remgro or its billionaire chairman, Johann Rupert, chief executive Rob Benadie says. The Winelands club have instead focused on developing talent in the region and taking a measured approach to the transfer market, without committing […] The article Stellenbosch FC reject Remgro riches in pursuit of self-sufficiency was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Haaland matches Aguero’s Champions League record but wants more with Manchester City
Erling Haaland says he is “hungry for more” after reaching 59 Champions League goals in 59 appearances and equalling Sergio Aguero’s Manchester City scoring record in the competition. The Norway striker scored twice in City’s 2-0 win against FC Porto on Tuesday, taking his total for Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City to 59. His […] The article Haaland matches Aguero’s Champions League record but wants more with Manchester City was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Afr...
We must eliminate mistakes against Mamelodi Sundowns – Chippa United coach Brandon Truter
Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has identified his side’s failure to convert chances as the biggest threat ahead of their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns. Chippa United host the CAF Champions League winners at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday at 5:30pm, with Truter demanding greater discipline and efficiency in the final third. The Eastern Cape side […] The article We must eliminate mistakes against Mamelodi Sundowns – Chippa United coach Brandon Truter was written by Abdul Karim and first a...
Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologises to Valencia over comments caught on camera
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia’s players and supporters after television footage captured him criticising the club’s performance during Barcelona’s 5-0 victory at Mestalla. Rodri started the La Liga match but was substituted in the 62nd minute, by which time Barcelona were already three goals ahead. He joined teammate Pau Cubarsi on the substitutes’ […] The article Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologises to Valencia over comments caught on camera was written by Eric Kwaf...
Wisła Płock sign Nigerian winger Samuel Akere on loan
Samuel Akere has left Widzew Łódź on loan to join fellow Polish top-flight side Wisła Płock in a move aimed at giving the Nigerian winger more regular playing time. The 22-year-old has struggled for opportunities since returning to Poland, having made only one Ekstraklasa appearance for Widzew this season. Wisła Płock have now offered him […] The article Wisła Płock sign Nigerian winger Samuel Akere on loan was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ziyech linked with Lazio move after leaving Wydad AC
Moroccan-Dutch winger Hakim Ziyech, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Lazio in Serie A. The 33-year-old right winger became unattached after leaving Moroccan club Wydad AC on 6 September 2026. Lazio are the latest club connected with the former Chelsea and Ajax player, who remains available ahead of the new […] The article Ziyech linked with Lazio move after leaving Wydad AC was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Why Oscar Mbo is right: Teboho Mokoena is South Africa’s biggest football asset
Oscar Mbo’s verdict on Teboho Mokoena being South African football’s most marketable player is difficult to dispute. The musician and entertainer, a passionate Kaizer Chiefs supporter, named Mokoena when asked to identify the country’s biggest football asset on the Football IQ Show podcast. His choice goes beyond personal preference. Mokoena combines commercial appeal, consistent performances […] The article Why Oscar Mbo is right: Teboho Mokoena is South Africa’s biggest football asset was ...
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