African Football News

Ex-Downs midfielder has broken his silence regarding his departure from the Chloorkop-based giants, firmly disputing claims that he struggled to...

Gambia face Mauritania on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the second round of Group A at the UFOA-A U17 tournament. The match will kick off at...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will play Uganda twice in October during the next FIFA international window, with the two friendly matches...

Bayern Munich begin their UEFA Champions League campaign on Thursday against Bodø/Glimt, with the German side clear favourites but their Norwegian...

Nsingizini Hotspurs face Scotland Mabvuku on September 12 at 13:00 GMT in a fixture that brings contrasting early-season form into focus....

Trabzonspor are considering former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli as they search for a permanent successor to Fatih Tekke. The Turkish club have...

Al Ahly defender Amr El Gazar has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage to the medial meniscus in his knee, bringing his season to...

Ahmed Belal, presenter of Al Ahly's television programme Hena Al Ahly, has been banned from appearing on all media platforms for three weeks by...

Egypt international Hamdy Fathy has been named in the starting line-up for Al Wakrah's Qatar league match away to Al Shamal. The fixture is being...

Como manager Cesc Fabregas says Thursday's Champions League meeting with Leipzig is a landmark occasion for the club and everyone connected with...

Botafogo have announced the signing of Morocco international Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer, with the 33-year-old agreeing a contract with the...

Kitara face Mogadishu City on 12 September at 13:00 GMT, with the home side aiming to strengthen its early-season position after winning its last...

President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, has confirmed that the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane province will host...

Orlando Pirates face La Cure Waves on 12 September at 13:00 GMT in a fixture that could provide an early indication of both teams' league...

Power Dynamos face Al Merreikh on 12 September, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT. Both sides will be looking to make an early statement, with...

African Stars host Mangasport on 12 September at 13:00 GMT, with both teams seeking their first goals of the season in a match that could set the...

Young Africans will face Gaborone United on 12 September at 13:00 GMT in a match that gives both sides an early opportunity to start the campaign...

TP Mazembe face Medeama on 12 September at 13:00 GMT, with both sides looking to establish early momentum in the new season. The match brings...

Heegan face EL Merriekh Bentiu on September 12 at 13:00 GMT in a league fixture that gives both teams an early opportunity to build momentum....

Amr El-Gazar is undergoing scans on the knee injury he suffered during Al Ahly's 1-1 draw with Arab Contractors in the Egyptian Premier League. The...

Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup final at the new Hassan II Stadium, according to Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa,...

The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid to remain FIFA president, calling for wide-ranging...

Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid's encouraging performance against Liverpool counted for little after their 2-1 defeat in the opening round of...

Welwalo Adigrat Uni face Al Hilal Port Sudan on September 12, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT. The match brings together two sides looking to...

Andoni Iraola says Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez suffered cramp rather than injuries during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico...

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo and Al-Swehly SC have completed their preparations in Misrata before travelling to Zanzibar for the decisive second leg...

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to involve Martin Odegaard more often after the Norway midfielder made an outstanding start to the 2026/27 season....

Xabi Alonso has played down concerns about Levi Colwill's fitness after the Chelsea defender was substituted during the club's 6-3 Carabao Cup...

Morgan Rogers says Chelsea are an “exciting” team to play in under Xabi Alonso after they recovered from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 in the...

University Sport South Africa (USSA) Football chairperson Katleho Lechoo says the organisation's return to the South African Football Association...

Italian-Senegalese centre-back Filippo Mane is the subject of a rumoured move from Dortmund to Juventus, with the 21-year-old potentially heading...

South Africa head coach Pitso Mosimane is reportedly considering AmaZulu boss Arthur Zwane for a role in his Bafana Bafana technical team. Zwane...

Rwandan striker Joy-Lance Mickels is among six African players in Sabah FC’s squad as the Azerbaijani club prepares to make its UEFA Champions...

Mali head coach Anthony Da Silva has announced his squad for the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Eagles...

Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen has made a remarkable start to his time in Lithuania, scoring 39 goals and providing 13 assists in 15...

Issam Abdelhamid Naim has already shown he can command a defence and wear the captain's armband for Algeria U21. The next step for the 20-year-old...

AS Monaco's perfect start to the 2026-2027 season will be tested when they visit the Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace in the fourth round of Ligue...

It is the decisive weekend for Nigerian teams on the continent, as the second legs of the first preliminary round fixtures will be played across...

Ivory Coast Football Federation president Yacine Idriss Diallo says the decision not to renew Emerse Faé’s contract was driven by a desire to take...

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...

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...

Frosinone are preparing to open discussions over Fares Ghedjemis' contract after president Maurizio Sterpi criticised the approach of European...

Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has thrown his weight behind compatriot Carlos Baleba to shine at Manchester United after joining the club in...

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...

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...

Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to become the majority owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, the club confirmed on Thursday. The...

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should have been stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and the honour awarded to...

Safa are reportedly close to appointing Arthur Zwane as Pitso Mosimane's second assistant coach with Bafana Bafana. Zwane is expected to take up...

Relebohile Mofokeng has wasted little time adapting to European football, scoring twice in his first five appearances for Royale Union...

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...

Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their position at the summit of the South African Premiership after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Siwelele...

Ivory Coast head coach Herve Renard will announce his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday, September 16.Back...

Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo is set to make his UEFA Champions League debut when Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on...

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Miguel Reisinho has challenged head coach Miguel Cardoso's suggestion that difficulties adapting to life in...

Ivory Coast head coach Herve Renard will announce his squad for the upcoming FIFA international window at a press conference in Abidjan on...

Senegal new coach Patrick Vieira has reportedly made a major selection decision ahead of his first assignment in charge of the Lions of Teranga,...

Youssef En-Nesyri has become far more than a penalty-box striker for Al-Ittihad this season, with the Morocco forward increasingly asked to press,...

Kevin De Bruyne described Arsenal as “the best team in the world” after the Premier League champions extended their perfect start to the season...

The French Football Federation has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid to remain FIFA president at the next election,...

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has come under fresh scrutiny after making a costly error during Rangers' narrow 1-0 Scottish Premiership...

Fouzi Lekjaa has said Morocco will stage the 2030 World Cup final at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, despite FIFA yet to confirm which...

Cristiano Ronaldo went beyond the result as Al Nassr captain by checking on Abha forward Alimamy Gory after their 2-1 victory in the sixth round of...

Ahmed Shobair has criticised Al Ahly manager Hussein Amouta after the Moroccan appeared to push Ali Mahmoud during Wednesday's match. Ali Mahmoud...

Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed the club made a formal €100m offer for Julian Alvarez but received no response from Atletico Madrid....

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande is reportedly growing frustrated with his limited playing time at Real Madrid just weeks after completing his...

Real Madrid are preparing to open talks with Thibaut Courtois over extending his contract by a further season, which would keep the Belgium...

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of the 2017 Premier League title and that it should instead be awarded to Tottenham. The...

Gabriel Jesus marked his second appearance for Barcelona with a goal in a 5-1 Champions League victory over Feyenoord at Camp Nou on Wednesday. The...

Ghana’s Black Maidens will begin their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against rivals Nigeria after being placed in Group...

AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya says he is pleased to be compared with former Kaizer Chiefs stars Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona. The...

Siwelele caretaker coach Godfrey Mosoetsa says Mamelodi Sundowns were surprised by the decision to start Christian Saile in their 3-0 victory at...

Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillon Solomons says his side must concentrate on their own performances despite the close battle involving the three...

Brahim Hemdani could reopen the door to three experienced Algeria internationals after including Baghdad Bounedjah, Youcef Belaili and Yacine...

Islam Slimani says his international career with Algeria ended on a bitter note because of the way Vladimir Petkovic handled his omission from the...

Mohammed Kudus' return to Tottenham's matchday squad has given Roberto De Zerbi a welcome selection dilemma, but the Italian now faces a key...

Al Ahly were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Mokawloon Al Arab after another costly defensive mistake by Mohamed Hany raised questions about the...

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza says regular work with the club's centre-backs in training has helped him build effective partnerships,...

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Eric Ramasike says the club's six-point advantage at the top of the Betway Premiership does not yet make them clear...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Chippa United's decision to move their Betway Premiership match from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to...

Downs may have established a healthy lead at the summit of the Betway Premiership, but club legend Eric Ramasike is refusing to get carried away...

Former Al-Hilal star Khaled Al-Zouma believes all four Sudanese clubs involved in continental competition have realistic chances of reaching the...

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan believes Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala must develop greater maturity before they can...

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan is facing a new family dispute just days before his squad is due to gather for an important training camp. The latest...

Egypt international Haitham Hassan registered his first goal contribution for Celtic as the Scottish champions defeated St Johnstone in a...

Senegal U17 return to action on Thursday, 10 September 2026, when they face Sierra Leone in the second round of Group A fixtures at the UFOA-A U17...

Ghana's Black Maidens have been handed a demanding start to the WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship after being drawn against rivals Nigeria in...

Former Al Ahly striker Hamdi has criticised Hussein Ammouta’s treatment of midfielder Ali Mahmoud during the club’s 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says Chippa United's decision to change the venue for Saturday's match has seriously disrupted his side's...

Egypt Under-17 have been drawn in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Yemen for the Gulf Under-17 Cup. Group A consists of United Arab...

Al Ahly football director Wael Gomaa says the disagreement between manager Hussein Amouta and midfielder Ali Mahmoud during the match against Al...