African Football News

Richarlison is seeking to terminate his contract with Tottenham Hotspur in an attempt to complete a move to Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, according...

Jeremiah St. Juste says Feyenoord must analyse their defensive performance after Barcelona began their Champions League campaign with a 5-1...

Massimiliano Allegri's position as Napoli manager is under threat after the club suffered a third consecutive defeat in all competitions, according...

Barcelona sporting director Deco believes Egypt forward Hamza Abd Elkarim has the potential to become the club's main striker in the future. The...

Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semi-finals with a straight-set victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, setting up a last-four meeting with...

Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri says the club must wait for medical tests before assessing the seriousness of Alex Meret's injury, while he...

Konyaspor have denied making an approach for Egypt international and Zamalek left-back Ahmed Fatouh, while confirming they made three unsuccessful...

Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi could become one of the Premier League's most sought-after players in 2027, with Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea...

Malian defender Yacouba Oumar Guitteye has joined Czech club Slavia Prague on a four-year contract, with his former coach Lassina Traoré praising...

Al-Riyadh president Bandar bin Fahd says Egypt international Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet is expected to return to action for the Saudi club after the...

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...

Nations FC head coach Zdravko Logarušić has highlighted the difficulty of finding prolific goalscorers in African football, insisting that...

Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa says the Benslimane region will host the final of the 2030 Fifa World Cup, which Morocco will...

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia's players and supporters after television footage captured him criticising the club's...

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has identified his side's failure to convert chances as the biggest threat ahead of their clash with Mamelodi...

Erling Haaland says he is “hungry for more” after reaching 59 Champions League goals in 59 appearances and equalling Sergio Aguero's Manchester...

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...

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...

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...

Oscar Mbo's verdict on Teboho Mokoena being South African football's most marketable player is difficult to dispute. The musician and entertainer,...

Bafana Bafana sensation Relebohile Mofokeng could be heading for another transfer sooner than expected after making an impressive start to life in...

Achraf Hakimi equalled Samuel Eto'o's record of 78 Champions League appearances as Paris Saint-Germain began their campaign with a 6-1 win over...

Lazio host AC Milan at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, 12 September, in a fourth-day Serie A meeting between two sides targeting European...

Stade Rennais host Olympique de Marseille at Roazhon Park this weekend in the fourth round of Ligue 1, with both sides aiming to challenge near the...

Carlos Queiroz has been given a clear target after extending his contract as Ghana coach, lead the Black Stars back to the Africa Cup of Nations....

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia...

AmaZulu striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya says he is aiming for the Betway Premiership Golden Boot after moving to the top of the scoring charts with...

Chippa United manager Brandon Truter says his side must cut out costly mistakes and improve their finishing when they host Mamelodi Sundowns in a...

Danny Jordaan has received backing from ANC national executive committee member Andile Lungisa, while African Transformation Movement leader Vuyo...

Kaizer Chiefs are focused on avoiding another loss of form after the FIFA break, with full-back Dillon Solomons warning that the club must improve...

Oscar Mbo's choice of Teboho Mokoena as South African football's most marketable player has been backed by the midfielder's performances for...

Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their PSL record for consecutive home league matches without defeat to 34 after beating Siwelele FC 3-0 on...

Former Ajax Cape Town striker Nathan Paulse says relentless work and the ability to adapt were the key factors behind his 20-year career as a...

Sadio Mane says he is “incredible” to have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, but believes several other players – particularly those from...

Robert Lewandowski and Rodrigo De Paul were involved in a heated exchange during Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer,...

Erling Haaland has alleged that Porto's Pablo Rosario tried to grab him during Manchester City's 2-0 victory at Estadio do Dragao in the opening...

Donald Trump has criticised the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, suggesting the NBA deal may rank among...

Al-Nassr remain top of the Roshn Saudi League after a strong start to the season, but their 2-1 victory over Abha exposed three tactical weaknesses...

Ronald Araujo says Barcelona are among the leading contenders to win the Champions League, despite spending this season on loan at Liverpool. The...

Brazilian goalkeeper Bento has come under renewed criticism from Al-Nassr supporters after his mistake allowed Abha back into Wednesday's 2-1...

Real Madrid are following a carefully managed plan with Yan Diomande after deciding to avoid exposing their record signing to the difficulties...

Dean Huijsen is emerging as one of the most important players in Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid side, with the Portuguese manager placing particular...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Chippa United's late decision to move their Betway Premiership fixture has disrupted preparations...

Former Bafana Bafana striker Lars Veldwijk has signed for Indonesian Super League club PSM Makassar after leaving Oman side Al-Nahda Club. The...

Patrick Vieira will not begin his tenure as Senegal manager in front of a home crowd after the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) confirmed that...

Phuti Mohafe believes Marumo Gallants acted prematurely by dismissing him after five matches of the 2026/27 season, insisting the team had begun to...

Stellenbosch FC manager Gavin Hunt says new defender Given Msimango was not yet fully fit when he made his first appearance for the club. The...

The Gambia and Mauritania meet in a decisive Group A fixture at the UFOA-A U17 tournament on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with both sides seeking a...

Vuk Rasovic is close to becoming the new manager of Saudi Arabian club Abha, according to Saudi newspaper Al Youm. The 53-year-old Serbian is...

Xabi Alonso accepted responsibility for Chelsea's poor start against Leeds United after his side overturned a two-goal deficit to win 6-3 and reach...

Al-Diriyah striker Adel Boubina says the team's disallowed third goal against Al-Fateh was “100%” valid after his side won 2-1 in the sixth round...

Giovanni van Bronckhorst described Barcelona as the best team in the world after his Feyenoord side were beaten 5-1 at Camp Nou, adding that Lamine...

Gian Piero Gasperini says the Champions League is the most important competition in club football, even placing it above the Club World Cup, as...

Ronald Araujo says Barcelona are among the leading contenders to win the Champions League this season, despite spending the current campaign away...

Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Napoli, as captain Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute strike secured three points...

Andoni Iraola praised Liverpool's character after they recovered from a difficult start to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their opening Champions...

Riyadh president Bandar Al-Moqbel says Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet's hamstring injury has come at a fortunate time, with the international break...

Ange Postecoglou says Al-Nassr must improve in several areas despite their 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi league. Cristiano Ronaldo and...

Michael Carrick has challenged Manchester United to make a serious impact on their return to the Champions League, insisting his squad is capable...

Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge and reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Leeds controlled...

Omonia Nicosia have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola from Hull City on a two-year contract. The 30-year-old right winger was...

Real Madrid will look to recover from last week's defeat by Real Betis when they host local rivals Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday,...

Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye says a conversation with fellow Senegal international Moussa Niakhaté played a key role in his decision to choose the...

Senegal forward Assane Diao will be among the players to watch when Como 1907 make their historic UEFA Champions League debut against RB Leipzig on...

Ghanaian striker Yassin Mohammed has moved to Belgium to continue his development after joining KAA Gent on loan from Swedish club Malmö FF. The...

Mamelodi Sundowns have agreed a three-year deal to sign Bafana Bafana right-back Thabang Matuludi from Polokwane City, according to Soccer Laduma....

Sweden and DR Congo striker Isaac Kiese Thelin has found his next challenge, joining Austrian Bundesliga club SV Ried after a spell without a club....

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says Deano van Rooyen was signed to provide crucial defensive cover after Bafana Bafana right-back Khuliso...

Senegal will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign away from home after their opening fixture against Mozambique was moved...

The Bafana Bafana defender has been heavily linked with a move to the reigning African champions as the transfer window enters its final stages....

Arthur Zwane says Pitso Mosimane will select players on merit rather than reputation after no AmaZulu FC player was included in the new Bafana...

Lamine Yamal has taken another step towards emulating Barcelona great Lionel Messi after scoring his first direct free-kick for the club and...

Luis Enrique praised Ousmane Dembele after the Paris Saint-Germain forward impressed in the 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League,...

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's performance after their 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli but was visibly angry with Kai Havertz, Noni...

Abdulelah Al-Malki has questioned why he has not been selected for Saudi Arabia, suggesting his omission from Georgios Donis' squad may be linked...

Inter Miami rescued a point at Chicago Fire after recovering from an early Robert Lewandowski goal to draw 1-1 at Soldier Field on Thursday, in a...

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane is set to meet the South African Football Association (SAFA) to finalise an agreement that would see him join...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz must decide whether to retain the system that has helped his side make an unbeaten start or restore his...

Manchester United are among six teams in action as the opening round of the Champions League resumes on Thursday, 10 September 2026. The day's...

Inter Miami were held to a second successive Major League Soccer draw after a 1-1 stalemate with Chicago Fire in the early hours of Thursday....

Alexis Mac Allister praised Liverpool's mentality and determination after they came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their opening...

Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool have the quality to achieve all their ambitions this season after returning to action in their 2-1 Champions...

Paris St Germain began their defence of the Champions League in emphatic fashion as new signing Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 home win...

Togo-Ghana forward Kossi Adetu has joined Baf Ulku Yurdu on loan from Magusa TG, completing a move that keeps the 30-year-old centre-forward at the...

  Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has removed all posts from his Instagram account and published an emotional message on his...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso described his side's 3-0 victory over Siwelele as an “animated” spectacle after the result moved them six...

VfB Stuttgart began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over debutants Viking FK, as Ermedin Demirovic scored three times in 12...

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 season as Martin Ødegaard's second-half goal secured a 1-0 Champions League victory over...

Serge Gnabry could be included in the Bayern Munich squad for Thursday's Champions League meeting with Bodo/Glimt after returning to full team...