African Football News

Zambia national team coach George Lwandamina has named a 28-member squad for the local camp ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has warned that facing the Springboks across four Tests will be “a lot tougher than a World Cup” as the two sides...

Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Raymond has joined Croatian Prva NL club BSK Bijelo Brdo from Wolfsberger AC, completing his move on 17 August 2026....

Former Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has called on Yanela Mbuthuma and his team-mates to remain united and focused as the club's players...

Roger De Sa will combine the roles of technical director and first-team coach at Cape Town Spurs after the ABC Motsepe League club clarified the...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring return to Spanish football as Deportivo de A Coruña drew 1-1 with Elche CF at Estadio Abanca-Riazor. The...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz says his side cannot yet be compared with Mamelodi Sundowns, despite their 1-1 draw in the Betway Premiership...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested the club could strengthen its midfield after the unexpected death of Jayden Adams, with the...

United States-Nigeria winger Boluwatife Ayomide Olabige has joined Croatian club NK Dubrava ZG on a free transfer from NK Sesvete U19. The...

Senegal defensive midfielder Pape Ndoye has switched from Sacre Cur to Mauritania’s FC Nouadhibou on a free transfer, completing the move on 17...

Sekhukhune United coach Cedric Kaze says he is eager to assess how his team responds when it begins a demanding sequence of three matches against...

Senegalese midfielder Pape Ndoye has joined FC Nouadhibou from Sacre Cur on a free transfer, completing a move to Mauritania on 17 August 2026. The...

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter says he is not worried by his team's difficult start to the league season and believes they will soon improve....

Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Raymond has joined Croatian club BSK Bijelo Brdo from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC. The 22-year-old central midfielder...

The Premier Soccer League chairman has lifted the lid on the immense financial sacrifices made by the Soweto clubs to ensure the survival of...

Samuel Otusanya, the 22-year-old Nigeria centre-forward, has joined Indonesian club Arema FC from Brazilian side Criciuma on a free transfer....

Spanish-Ivorian winger Mamadou Toure has joined Puebla Calzada after spending the previous two years without a club. The 26-year-old has signed a...

Three matches into the Betway Premiership season, Fernando da Cruz has already offered a clear indication of how he intends to lead Kaizer Chiefs,...

United States-Nigeria winger Boluwatife Ayomide Olabige has joined Croatian club NK Dubrava ZG from NK Sesvete U19 on a free transfer. The...

Awal Mahama, the Hong Kong and Cameroon right winger, has joined RCFC from Southern on a free transfer. The 35-year-old has made the move within...

Awal Mahama, the 35-year-old Hong Kong-Cameroonian right winger, has joined RCFC from Southern on a free transfer. Mahama moves from the Hong Kong...

Former South Africa coach Roger De Sa will combine the roles of technical director and first-team head coach at Cape Town Spurs, the club has...

Dutch-Ghanaian forward Don-Angelo Konadu is being linked with a move from Ajax to Belgian side Lommel SK. The 20-year-old centre-forward remains...

Arema FC have signed Nigeria centre-forward Samuel Otusanya from Brazilian club Criciuma on a free transfer. The 22-year-old joins the Indonesian...

CAF has approved Swehly's stadium in Libya to host the club's CAF Champions League preliminary-round first-leg meeting with Zanzibar champions KVZ....

Egyptian giants Zamalek have reached an agreement with Djibouti’s AS Port to host both legs of their CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie in...

Nigeria's Super Falcons will not feature at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after a disappointing qualifying campaign, prompting the Nigeria...

Former France international Patrick Vieira is reportedly closing in on becoming the new head coach of Senegal, with negotiations said to have...

Libyan club Al Ahli Tripoli have announced the signing of forward Jean Claude Girumugisha from fellow Libyan side Al Hilal. Girumugisha has agreed...

The South American star has dropped a significant hint regarding his future, suggesting that his time at Chloorkop may be drawing to a close....

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has questioned the possibility of appointing Desmond Ofei as the next head...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Justin Madugu and his technical crew following the Super Falcons’ WAFCON/World Cup exit. The...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons had a disappointing campaign at the recently concluded 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, tournament in...

South Africa referee adviser Jaco Peyper says the officials appointed for the “Greatest Rivalry” series between the Springboks and the All Blacks...

Premier League clubs have already spent £2.14bn during this summer’s transfer window, putting the competition on course to set a new spending...

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has hinted that the club could make further surprise additions to their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana...

Barcelona continue to hope they can sign Atletico de Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with the Catalan club prepared to pursue the Argentina...

SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach....

Cameroon midfielder Monique Ngock has been crowned the Best Player of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a series of impressive...

Cameroon became just the fourth nation to lift the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) trophy, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South...

Rafael Leao could still leave AC Milan during the current transfer window, with Galatasaray preparing to hold fresh talks over the Portugal...

Manuel Akanji has discussed Inter’s prospects in the new Champions League campaign after last season’s European involvement ended in a major...

Manuel Akanji believes former Manchester City team-mate John Stones will have no difficulty adapting to life at Inter after joining the Milan club...

Hakan Calhanoglu has created his own picture of the perfect footballer by combining qualities from some of the game’s biggest names, including...

Barcelona have not held talks with Arsenal about a possible move for Viktor Gyokeres, while reports linking Gavi with Manchester United are...

[This Day] Cameroon won the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the club are rebuilding at the start of the 2026-27 season and has criticised television analysts for...

Mamelodi Sundowns are still rebuilding at the start of the 2026-27 season and will improve as their technical staff establish greater stability,...

Raphinha has been appointed Barcelona’s new captain, with Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi and Eric Garcia completing the club’s leadership hierarchy....

Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona have had no contact, negotiations or consultations with Arsenal over Viktor Gyokeres, while reports linking Gavi...

Aston Villa will complete the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki even if Emiliano Martinez remains at the club, according to...

Real Madrid have abandoned plans for public unveiling ceremonies at the Bernabeu for manager Jose Mourinho and the club’s six summer signings,...

Fabrizio Romano says there has been no dialogue, negotiation or consultation between Barcelona and Arsenal over a possible deal for Viktor...

Barcelona will continue their efforts to sign Julian Alvarez until the final moments of the summer transfer window and are prepared to return with...

Rodri had always hoped to play for Real Madrid, but the Spanish midfielder eventually joined Barcelona this summer after deciding the Catalan club...

Juventus chairman John Elkann says the club are “in a reconstruction phase” but remain determined to return to the summit after their traditional...

Bologna have confirmed the departure of Thijs Dallinga, with the striker joining FC Koln on loan in a deal that could eventually be worth €14m. The...

According to Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, Rafael Leao has been offered to Roma by his agent Jorge Mendes, with Milan’s asking price for...

Chelsea have given Benoit Badiashile permission to travel to Italy for a medical ahead of his proposed move to Napoli, with the two clubs agreeing...

Luciano Spalletti has welcomed the “drive” of new Juventus defender Jhon Lucumi and described Guglielmo Vicario as a “top goalkeeper”, while...

Rodri siempre sono con jugar en el Real Madrid, pero el centrocampista espanol acabo firmando por el Barcelona este verano despues de considerar...

Aston Villa will complete the signing of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki even if Emiliano Martinez remains at the club, according to reports from...

According to Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, Enzo Fernandez’s possible move to Manchester City remains uncertain, with no agreement yet...

Fabrizio Romano says there have been no talks, negotiations or consultations between Barcelona and Arsenal over a possible move for Viktor...

Todd Boehly is reportedly negotiating the sale of his stake in Chelsea to the club’s majority owners, Clearlake Capital, in a move that could bring...

Multiple sources say Diego Moreira is due to arrive in Milan on Tuesday morning for a medical as the Belgian winger moves closer to joining AC...

Roma have reached an agreement with Lyon over Malick Fofana and agreed personal terms with the winger, but will delay completing the move until...

Genoa are close to agreeing a loan deal for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, with negotiations for the Republic of Ireland...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu and the entire technical crew to leave their positions...

Emmanuel Adebayor says Mohamed Salah can continue Africa's proud footballing tradition and “shine” in Turkey after joining Trabzonspor. The former...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang marked his return to the Spanish league with a goal as Deportivo La Coruna were held to a 1-1 draw by Elche in the...

Al Hilal have reached an agreement on personal terms with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as they consider a move for the England international,...

Taher Mohamed says Al Ahly's friendly against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy will be a “celebration” as the Egyptian club continue their...

Raphinha has been named Barcelona's first-choice captain for the current season, becoming the first Brazilian player in the club's history to hold...

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held talks about selling their shares in Chelsea to the club’s majority owners, Clearlake Capital. Clearlake...

Sheffield United face a winding-up hearing on 19 August after former owners United World claimed the club’s current owners, COH Sports Bidco, still...

Internazionale are preparing a new offer for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, according to Romano, with the 24-year-old continuing to be the...

Chelsea’s new era under Xabi Alonso is beginning with major questions still to be answered, including Enzo Fernandez’s future, the role of £117m...

Rodri says joining FC Barcelona would fulfil a “dream” as he moves closer to leaving Manchester City for the LaLiga champions. Barcelona reportedly...

Wayne Rooney says he wanted to join Barcelona when he sought to leave Manchester United in 2010, but financial difficulties and the strength of the...

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are open to selling their stakes in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital in a deal that could value the club at...

Ipswich Town have completed the permanent signing of Julio Enciso from Strasbourg and have also brought in his former team-mate Abdoul Ouattara,...

Chelsea have no plans to sign Emiliano Martinez and are satisfied with their current goalkeeping options ahead of the 2026-27 season, according to...

Manchester United are interested in RB Leipzig left-back David Raum, according to talkSPORT chief football reporter Alex Crook, with the Germany...

Rubin Colwill struck an inch-perfect free-kick in the 98th minute to earn Cardiff City a dramatic 1-1 draw against Wrexham on their return to the...

Arsenal newcomer Tsolis has made an immediate impact, producing two assists as the Gunners beat Manchester City 3-0 in last weekend’s Community...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says Themba Zwane and Denis Onyango have given him complete freedom to make selection decisions about their...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to complete his transfer to Barcelona after choosing the Catalan club ahead of Real Madrid, with the Spain...

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a move to Barcelona, but the Spanish club have not approached the Gunners to discuss a...

Questions over Mpho Padime's absence from Orlando Pirates' 3-0 victory against Chippa United have been eased, with the highly-rated midfielder...