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• Simon Ebonog making his mark in Ligue 1’s progressive-carry rankings

  Simon Ebonog has emerged as one of the most effective young ball carriers in Europe during the opening weeks of...

• Alidu Seidu close to Nice move after Rennes loan agreement

  Alidu Seidu is set to leave Stade Rennais and join OGC Nice on loan after the two Ligue 1 clubs...

• Brentford v Chelsea: key selection calls as Andrews reshapes defence and Welbeck leads Blues attack

  Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium in the fifth round of the English championship, with both managers facing...

• Europa League Thursday fixtures: Juventus, Marseille and Crystal Palace in action

  The opening round of the UEFA Europa League concludes on Thursday with nine matches, including Juventus’ meeting with NEC and...

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Japan and North Korea meet in heavyweight Asian last-16 tie

  The Women’s U20 World Cup reaches the conclusion of its last-16 stage on Thursday, with four matches including England’s meeting...

• Isayas Jira Bosho secures third term as Ethiopian football chief

  Isayas Jira Bosho has been elected president of the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) for a further four-year term.Bosho was...

• Ebnoutalib joins Klopp’s Germany squad as Morocco pursuit loses momentum

  Younes Ebnoutalib has been included in Jurgen Klopp’s first Germany squad, a decision that appears to have ended Morocco’s hopes...

• Three potential debuts headline Patrick Vieira’s first Senegal squad

  Patrick Vieira is expected to introduce at least three new faces when he names his first Senegal squad on Friday,...

• African transfer tracker: Camara moves to Sweden as young talents secure European deals

  African football clubs and players were involved in a series of transfer moves on 17 September 2026, with Amara Camara...

• Brentford and Chelsea meet with attacking promise and defensive concerns

  Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday, 18 September 2026, in a fifth-day Premier League fixture. The...

• Monaco and Lens prepare for Ligue 1 meeting with key absences shaping probable line-ups

  Monaco host Lens at the Stade Louis-II on Friday 18 September at 18:45 GMT, with both sides seeking a positive...

• Bournemouth face Real Sociedad test as Europa League campaign begins

  The Europa League returns at 19:00 with Real Sociedad beginning their league-phase campaign against Bournemouth at Anoeta.The Basque club...

• Red Bull Salzburg bring European pedigree to Levski Sofia’s Europa League opener

  Levski Sofia begin their Europa League campaign at home to Red Bull Salzburg at 16:45, with the match being played...

• Mohamed Salah leads Egypt squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign

  Egypt will begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with matches against Angola and South Sudan...

• Senegal and Guinea headline UFOA A U17 semi-final double-header

  The UFOA A U17 tournament reaches its decisive stage on Thursday, with Senegal facing Guinea and Liberia meeting The Gambia...

• Benfica punish AC Milan as Lukebakio and Kaminski strike at San Siro

  Benfica began their Europa League league-phase campaign with a 2-0 victory over AC Milan at San Siro, with Dodi Lukebakio...

• Rennes held by Sturm Graz in tense Europa League stalemate

  Stade Rennais were held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz in a fiercely contested but chance-poor Europa League meeting....

• Enzo Le Fee penalty seals Sunderland’s European comeback against AZ Alkmaar

  Sunderland began their return to European football with a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light on...

• Wydad AC bring Burkina Faso defender Issoufou Dayo back to Morocco

  Burkina Faso international Issoufou Dayo has officially returned to the Moroccan league after signing for Wydad AC for one season....

• Thibault Klidje gives his side of Togo absence after Patrice Neveu remarks

  Thibault Klidje has challenged Patrice Neveu’s explanation for his absence from Togo’s June gathering, saying administrative issues, the need for...