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• African stars in contention as Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist nears

  The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced on Tuesday, with Achraf Hakimi, Ismaila Sarr, Ismael Saibari...

• Franck Kessie’s return gives Atalanta a new leader, says Ederson

  Franck Kessie has made an immediate impression on his return to Atalanta, with captain Ederson praising the midfielder’s calm personality...

• Senegal’s Vieira era stalled by contract uncertainty before first squad

  The start of Patrick Vieira’s tenure as Senegal manager has been thrown into further doubt, with the former France international...

• Poland seek home lift as Argentina bring early test to Women’s U20 World Cup

  Poland will meet Argentina in the opening match of Group A at the Women’s U20 World Cup, with both sides...

• Saint-Etienne add Tunisia youth international Elyes Dhaoui to long-term plans

  Saint-Etienne have signed 18-year-old Tunisian midfielder Elyes Dhaoui from Olympique de Beja on a contract running until 2029.The Ligue...

• Shooting Stars aim to build first-leg advantage against CS Sfaxien in CAF Confederation Cup

  Shooting Stars will host CS Sfaxien in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, with both...

• Edo Queens target redemption against Ampem Darkoa in UFOA-B final

  Edo Queens of Nigeria and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa will contest the UFOA-B women’s qualifying tournament final, with the regional title...

• Pape Cabral rejects Al-Ahli transfer as AS Monaco secure midfielder’s future

  Pape Cabral will remain at AS Monaco after deciding against a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, despite the two...

• Africa football transfer tracker: Coulibaly heads to the UAE as three moves make headlines

  Africafoot’s live roundup of African football news on 5 September 2026 features a new overseas move for Burkina Faso Under-20...

• Manchester City midfield reshuffle creates fresh test for Ayyoub Bouaddi after Enzo Fernandez deal

  Ayyoub Bouaddi’s prospects at Manchester City have changed sharply after the club completed a record move for Enzo Fernandez from...

• Salah-Eddine left facing Roma fight after turning down summer exits

  Anass Salah-Eddine is facing a difficult spell at AS Roma after rejecting several opportunities to leave the club during the...

• Mamadou Sangare giving Brentford plenty to smile about after rapid start

  Mamadou Sangare has made an immediate impression at Brentford after joining from RC Lens for about €48m, a fee that...

• Benin’s Amazons face Mexico in ?odz as Women’s U20 World Cup begins

  The Benin women’s under-20 team will make its first appearance at the Women’s U20 World Cup when it takes on...

• Saturday football betting tips: goals expected in Dortmund, Manchester and Milan

  Arthur Wandji, a Cameroonian sports journalist and betting expert, has selected three matches for a betting accumulator on 5 September...

• Saturdays CAF Champions League schedule features Club Africain, Young Africans and Al Hilal SC

  The first legs of the CAF Champions League preliminary round continue across the continent on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with...

• CAF Confederation Cup: ASKO de Kara travel to Niger as CS Sfaxien visit Nigeria

  The first legs of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round continue on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with nine matches scheduled,...

• Women’s U20 World Cup 2026: Poland ready to open tournament as Benin and Tanzania make history

  The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 begins in Poland on Saturday, 5 September, with Benin and Tanzania both preparing...

• Africa’s 2026 World Cup: Five players who could shape the tournament

  The 2026 FIFA World Cup could provide Africa with its strongest opportunity yet to make a lasting impact, with five...

• Colombe Sportive welcome Stade Malien in CAF Champions League qualifying

  Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Stade Malien on Sunday, 6 September 2026,...

• Feyenoord keep Anis Hadj-Moussa as Al Ittihad turn to PSV winger

  Feyenoord have rejected a €37.5m offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad for Algeria winger Anis Hadj-Moussa, according to...