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Middendorp leaves St. George – returning to PSL
Former Kaizer Chiefs manager Ernst Middendorp has quit his job at Ethiopian giants St. George, and is on the verge of a move back to the PSL. The German tactician joined the Addis Ababa side…
Al Ahly sign Beckham
Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly have announced the signing of Wadi Degla defender Ahmed Ramadan Beckham on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old centre-back played a crucial part in Egypt’s winning of the U23 AFCON…
FEATURE: AFCON qualifiers produce hilarious stories off the pitch
Perhaps the stories that occurred off the pitch during this international window in African football were more entertaining than some of the actual matches that went on over the past few days. With 48 nations…
Adebayor to join Asante Kotoko?
Iconic Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor dropped a bombshell statement when asked if he would consider playing for Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko. The former Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Real Madrid striker – who…
Ep 20. CAN AUBAMEYANG LEAD GABON TO THE AFCON?
The international break is upon us once again as qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon resume. What games are we looking forward to? Players to watch? Is Mali a darkhorse to…
Alex Song shockingly signs for side in Djibouti aged 33
Alex Song’s fall from the top will surely go down in history. Just six years ago he was playing for FC Barcelona. A few years before that he was a key member of Arsenal’s midfield….
How Ahly and Zamalek showed they are the best in Africa this season
Al Ahly and Zamalek’s emphatic victories in the African Champions League semi-finals will go down as historic displays of Egyptian club’s widespread excellence in CAF competitions. Al Ahly defeated Wydad 5-1 over two legs and…
Gyan to earn $200k per month at Legon Cities FC
Legendary Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan will earn $200,000 USD per month at Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities FC, AFHQ has been reliably informed. Gyan, 34, has been without a club since January. He has…
Orlando Pirates head coach Zinnbauer leaves!
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has said his goodbyes and will be jetting out of South Africa immediately after their MTN8 semi-final first leg victory over arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs. The German tactician, 50, reportedly…
Breaking: CAS rejects Kaizer Chiefs transfer ban appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Kaizer Chiefs appeal against their transfer ban over the signing of Dax. Kaizer Chiefs were banned for signing Madagascar international Dax from Fosa Juniors. They did not…
Wolves defender Boly to represent Ivory Coast
Wolves centre-back Willy Boly has gotten clearance from FIFA to represent the Ivory Coast on the international level. The 29-year-old previously represented the France U16, U17, and U19 squads before failing to make the cut…
Ahmed Musa leaves Al Nassr
Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa is now a free agent after two years at Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr. In 57 appearances with the Riyadh side Musa scored 11 goals and made 14 assists. His transfer…
Breaking: Pyramids fire manager
Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids FC have sacked their manager Ante Cacic with immediate effect following their loss in the CAF Confederation Cup final to RS Berkane. Cacic took the helm of Pyramids on 27…
Al Ahly legend Ashour finds new club
One of the most decorated players in the history of African football has left his boyhood club Al Ahly, after spending almost two decades at the Red Devils. The Cairo born midfielder was a true…
Kudus: Ghana starlet ruled out for rest of 2020
Ghanaians and African football fans were left upset after Ghanaian wonderkid Mohammed Kudus was injured just minutes into his UEFA Champions League debut. Many were raring to see Kudus, 20, take on Liverpool’s African stars…
October FIFA Rankings: Algeria rises, Nigeria drops
The FIFA rankings for African nations were finally updated today after we saw the return of African international football this month. Despite the matches only being friendlies, they had quite an effect on the rankings….
Breaking: Raja prevented from traveling to Egypt
CAF Champions League semi-finalists Raja Casablanca have been prevented from traveling to Egypt by the Moroccan Sports Ministry. Nine of their players tested positive for coronavirus after their 1-0 loss to Zamalek in the first…
Pyramids vs Horoya Preview – CAF Confederations Cup Semi-Final
Egyptian moneybags Pyramids will take on Guinean champions Horoya in the match to decide who will play in the 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup final. Horoya will only have 15 players available for the match! The…
Billionare family to purchase Al Ahly?
One of Africa’s richest men Naguib Sawiris has expressed his desire to purchase his favorite footballing club Al Ahly. His brother Nassef Sawiris, 59, replaced Tony Xia as chairman of Aston Villa last year, following…
Korea chasing Nigeria-eligible Real Madrid winger
Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park made waves after his first team breakthrough at Real Madrid earlier this season. To the surprise of those who had just found about him, the 20-year-old was not only eligible to…
Middendorp agrees to coach Ethiopian giants
German tactician Ernst Middendorp has settled on a new African club following his sacking from Kaizer Chiefs. The 61-year-old infamously led Amakhosi to dominance throughout the majority of the most recent PSL season before faltering…
Match Report: Nigeria 1-1 Tunisia
Nigeria and Tunisia played out an entertaining draw at the Jacques Lemans Arena in Austria. Nigeria came into the match after losing 1-0 to Algeria four days earlier. Tunisia on the other hand, defeated Sudan…
Moroccan Champions: Raja Casablanca win Botola
After an incredibly dramatic final day of the 2019/20 Moroccan Botola Pro season, Raja Casablanca have been crowned champions of the Moroccan top flight for the 12th time! Raja entered the final day with a…
Zambia captain sent away from NT camp
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has just announced the departure of Chipolopolo skipper Kabaso Chongo for technical reasons. The decision, made by the technical staff led by former Zamalek coach Milutin Sredojevic, will see…
Ep 15. African Football is back! International Window Preview
International football is back! Malek and Ed preview the African nations returning to play after almost a year of inactivity.
Exclusive: Ahmed Musa rejects offer from Turkish champions
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Ahmed Musa has rejected a contract offer from defending Turkish SuperLig champions İstanbul Başakşehir, African Football HQ has learned. Başakşehir, who are qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League,…
Most Expensive Nigerian Transfers of All Time
Victor Osimhen shattered the record as the most expensive Nigerian transfer with his €81 million move to Napoli. Here are the top 10 most expensive Nigerian transfers of all time. 10. Obafemi Martins (Inter ->…
Frimpong: NPFL legend reveals he wanted to play for Nigeria over Ghana
Former Enyimba striker Joetex Asamoah Frimpong is known for being one of the best foreign players to grace the Nigerian Professional Football League. Born in Ghana in 1982, Frimpong moved to Nigeria at a young…
Would Messi struggle in the Ghana Premier League?
Messi would walk into every football team in the world. Right? That wouldn’t be the case at Acrra Hearts of Oak, according to their goalkeeper Richard Attah. “We have a solid 30-man squad at the…
Doucoure turns down Mali call up
Mali were hoping to boost their national side with the addition of Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure. Doucoure, born in France and a representative of Les Bleus’ youth national sides from U17 to U21, is of…
Ep 14. Partey to Arsenal on Deadline Day! | Transfer Window Review Podcast
The transfer window has concluded! Head of Goal Africa Ed Dove and African Football HQ founder Malek Shafei recap the African movements in the transfer window. Was Achraf Hakimi to Inter Milan the best transfer…
Top 10 Most Expensive African Transfers in Summer 2020
Here are the 10 most expensive African transfers of the Summer 2020 window 10. Chidera Ejuke (SC Heerenveen -> CSKA Moscow) €11.5m 22-year-old Nigerian winger surprised many when he decided to move to Russia on…
Details: Arsenal sign Thomas Partey
Arsenal have completed the signing of Ghana star Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on deadline day for a fee of £50m. Arsenal triggered the £50m release clause today after spending months trying to negotiate a…
Bayern sign Choupo Moting
Cameroonian star Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting will go down as having one of the most interesting footballing careers ever. After being relegated with Stoke City Moting moved to Paris Saint Germain, a move which raised a lot…
Rhulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi announced as Sundowns joint head coaches
Following the bombshell departure of Pitso Mosimane, Masandawana have announced the appointment of Rhulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi as joint head coaches of the storied PSL club. Mngqithi’s decision will prevail over Mokwena’s in the…
Opinion: Pitso will open doors for African managers
Africa’s best manager moves to Africa’s biggest club. A match made by the footballing gods that has sent African football twitter into a frenzy. The excitement is obviously called for, but one thing that has…
TP Mazembe sign Cameroon youngster
Reigning Linafoot champions TP Mazembe have completed the signing of Cameroonian midfielder Martial Zemba Ikoung, 21, from Apejes FC de Mfou. The club agreed a five-year-deal with the well-travelled midfielder. Despite only being 21, Ikoung…
Feature: The Africans lighting MLS up
In recent years Major League Soccer has turned into one of the football’s more diverse leagues, with this season’s rosters featuring players from 82 countries. There are currently 38 African players in the league, representing…
PSL announce DStv as new title sponsor
After ending a 13-year relationship with Absa as the Premiership title sponsors, the PSL have confirmed a new sponsor in DStv. The announcement regarding the new league sponsor was made by PSL chairman Irvin Khoza…
Ep 13. A Nigerian at Real Madrid?!
Malek Shafei and Ed Dove discuss the latest in African football news as the likes of Victor Osimhen and Mohammed Kudus finally made their debuts at their new club. We also talked about Al…
Serie A side sign Angola prodigy
Italian side Cagliari have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Angolan right-winger Zito André Sebastião Luvumbo from Primeiro de Agosto for a fee of around US$1.5 million. The 2002 born winger had been linked to numerous…
Breaking: Weiler to leave Al Ahly after season
Reports coming out from Egypt suggest that Al Ahly will have to join Zamalek in the search for a new coach after the impending departure of their Swiss head coach Rene Weiler. Weiler won the…
Ndidi to miss Leicester and Nigeria matches with injury
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is one of the most exciting talents hailing from Nigeria, but Nigerians won’t get to see him play for his country next month after the midfielder pulled out of the…
Weiler hails Raja star Banoun ahead of Ahly switch
Al Ahly head coach Rene Weiler has revealed why the signing of Badr Banoun was necessary after lifting their record 42nd Egyptian Premier League title. The Red Devils celebrated their 119th major title in their…
Papel slams unprofessional Zamalek
Angola foward Ary Papel has expressed his discontent over Zamalek SC and claims that his expected transfer may be over. Papel looked set to join the Egyptian Premier League giants in a deal worth a…
Torrealba – Chiefs are the biggest in SA
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Venezuela striker Jose Torrealba has explained why Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest footballing institution in South Africa. Torrealba spent six years of his career in the PSL over two separate stints,…
Champions: Al Ahly win Egyptian Premier League
Cairo giants Al Ahly have won the Egyptian Premier League for a record 42nd time! They were crowned champions after it became mathematically impossible for second placed Zamalek to catch up after they lost to…
Bundesliga side Koln sign Nigerian starlet Tolu Arokodare
1. FC Köln have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare from Latvian side Valmiera. Arokodare, 19, will move to Koln on loan for one season. After the season, Koln have the option…
CAS rejects Wydad CAFCL final appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca’s appeal against CAF and Esperance de Tunis. The case was over the controversial 2019 CAFCL Final, which saw the second leg abandoned after…
Ep 12. Africans in Serie A + Bundesliga Preview
Malek and Ed preview the season to come for the Africans playing in Italy and Bundesliga. Will Osimhen be worth his $70m fee? Can Koulibaly improve his form? Will Ramy Bensebaini become one of…
Ep 11. Premier League Preview | Salah, Ziyech, Auba
Perhaps more than ever before, there’s major African talent wherever you turn at the top of the table, with all of the would-be title contenders set to rely on the continent’s stars as they look…
African Football HQ Team of the Week #4
This week’s African Team of the Week is dominated by PSL and MLS players! Who do you think should make the team? Tweet us at @AfricanFbtlHQ! GK: Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns – Zambia) Sundowns…
Hakimi reveals why he joined Inter
Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi has revealed why he left LaLiga champions Real Madrid for Internazionale. After spending the past two seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Hakimi opted to move on from Real Madrid to…
Exclusive: Baxter in talks for shock Chiefs return
Kaizer Chiefs have opened talks with former head coach Stuart Baxter for a shock return to the club after sacking Ernst Middendorp on Wednesday. Chiefs took the decision to part ways with the German mentor…
Hakim Ziyech to miss Chelsea season opener
Chelsea fans will have to wait longer to see new signing Hakim Ziyech in action after the Morocco international suffered an injury. In his first game for the club, a pre-season friendly against Brighton eleven…
McCarthy gunning for Chiefs job
Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has reached out to Kaizer Chiefs after their disastrous conclusion of the 2019/20 Absa Premiership campaign. Chiefs looked certain to end their five-year drought of silverware this season after being at…
Ep. 10 PSL Review
Malek Shafei hosted a panel of Lorenz Kohler, Brian Lee, and Nick Said to discuss the 19/20 Absa Premiership season.
Senegal announce friendly matches
The Senegalese Football Federation have begun preparations for their national team ahead of their AFCON qualifiers in November. They have secured two friendly matches during the FIFA window in October. They will travel to Rabat…
Mamelodi Sundowns sign PSL top scorer Shalulile
Just one day after winning the Absa Premiership for the second time in a row and a record 10th time, Mamelodi Sundowns are already making moves in the transfer market to improve their squad for…
Pitso secures historic ‘La Decima’ with Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns secured their record 10th Absa Premiership title and pipped Kaizer Chiefs in a drama-filled finale on Saturday. With Chiefs leading holding a record 379 days at the summit of the South African top-flight…
Ep 9. Arsenal Preview – Auba, Pepe, Saka + more
Head of Goal Africa Ed Dove and Founder of African Football HQ Malek Shafei talk about Arsenal’s Africans. Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the best striker in the Premier League? Will Nicolas Pepe justify his gigantic transfer…
Report: AFCON trophy missing
Africa’s most prized footballing trophy has reportedly gone missing! That is according to former Egyptian Football Association vice-president and popular Egyptian media personality Ahmed Shobier. Egypt were allowed to retain the trophy for life following…
Photos: Mogadishu Stadium hosts first official match in sixteen years
Somalia has been faced with ongoing war for more than 20 years, and as a result, the country’s local footballing scene has obviously taken a hit. The country’s national footballing home, Mogadishu Stadium, was built…
Former Nigeria goalkeeper John Felagha passes away.
Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper John Felagha has passed away in Saly, Senegal. The unfortunate incidence on Sunday while he was awaiting a return to his home country on holidays. The 26-year old former Flying Eagles…
Ejaria: Nigeria midfielder leaves Liverpool on permanent transfer
Nigerian-English midfielder Ovie Ejaria has left Liverpool on a transfer. The 22-year-old had been at Liverpool since joining from the Arsenal academy in 2014. Ejaria, a central attacking midfielder, spent the past three seasons on…
Yanga sign former Kotoko striker
Yanga SC have completed the signing of 28-year-old striker Sogne Yacoube. Yacoube most recently played for Asante Kotoko SC. In May 2018 he was voted player of the month at the club. He joins Yanga…
Ep 8. UEFA Champions League Review Special
Listen to Ep 8 of the African Football HQ Podcast as AFHQ founder Malek Shafei and head of Goal Africa Ed Dove talked to discuss the Africans that played in the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League….
“Muntari and Gyan’s return to Ghana will boost national economy!” – GPL Director
The prospective returns of Ghana legends Asomoah Gyan and Sulley Muntari to Ghana has excited many Ghanaian and African football fans. But their return could yield more positives than providing joy to football lovers. Former…
Nigeria officially ends domestic season
The NFF decided to use Points-Per-Game (PPG) to determine the final table. Following the changes to the table, Enyimba moved into second place after being level with Rivers United in PPG (1.80) but beating them…
African Football HQ Team of the Week #2: Africans star in Ligue 1 return
We are beginning a new series on African Football HQ. We will publish a weekly best XI of African players in competitions around the world. The squad included players from nine countries, playing in eight…
Ismaily sack manager
Egyptian Premier League side Ismaily have sacked their head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa. The Frenchman was at the helm of the club for seven months, managing only ten games. He won three, drew four,…
Ep 7. Choupo-Moting leads incredible PSG comeback in Champions League
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Pyramids interested in Morocco forward
Egyptian moneybags Pyramids FC have reportedly approached Morocco international striker Ayoub El Kaabi over a potential transfer. El Kaabi began his career at the storied Moroccan club Racing de Casablanca. He finished the 2016/17 season…
Zamalek interested in Badri – report
Egyptian giants Zamalek SC are reportedly looking to strengthen their side with the signing of Al Ittihad and Tunisia striker Anice Badri. The 29-year-old followed a trend of North African players leaving Africa for the…
Ep 6. Right to Dream Academy Special
For this episode of the podcast we interviewed Jeremy Seethal, the head scout of the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana. Listen Below The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify…
African Football HQ Team of the Week #1: Choupo-Moting and Bono heroics in Europe
We are beginning a new series on African Football HQ. We will publish a weekly best XI of African players in competitions around the world. The squad included players from nine countries, playing in eight…
Exclusive: Samuel Tetteh opens up on MLS move
Ghanaian striker Samuel Tetteh moved on loan to New York Red Bulls from sister side Red Bull Salzburg last week. AFHQ interviewed him after the transfer went through to discuss his aspirations in the MLS….
Chelsea interested in 15-year-old Nigerian sensation
Chelsea have reportedly entered the race for promising defender Paul Ibahadon, according to All Nigeria Soccer. Ibahadon, a centre-back, was born in Italy and was part of the Atalanta academy before his family moved to…
Algeria reveals five-year plan for developing women’s football
The Federation Algerienne de Football has announced a five-year development plan for women’s football, as well as making arrangements for the 2020/21 season. The first division will have 12 sides, while the second division and…
Exclusive: Yanga to hire new coach & Ibenge meeting clarified
African football fans were left shocked on Sunday when pictures surfaced of legendary Congolese tactician Florent Ibenge meeting with Yanga SC executives. It was believed that the Tanzanian side were looking to hire Ibenge as…
Turkish side chasing Pharaohs defender
Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa are trying to sign Ismaily and Egypt defender Baher Elmohamady, according to the player’s agent. Elmohamady, 23, is Ismaily through and through. He was born in Ismaila in 1996 and…
Yanga look to challenge Simba with Ibenge – report
Tanzanian football has been crazy, to say the least, over the past few weeks. Simba won the treble. Yanga’s coach Luc Eymael was fired for racist remarks. Simba then proceded to sign Yanga’s star player…
Manchester United youngster Ibrahim joins Derby County
Nigeria-eligble midfielder Olamide Ibrahim has joined Derby County after leaving Manchester United. Ibrahim had been with the English giants since his youth days, most recently playing for their U16 side. He left the club in…
Simba SC looking to buy Nigeria striker Lokosa
Tanzanian giants Simba SC are yet again in the headlines as their ambitious transfer plans for the summer enter full swing. After signing KMC striker Charles Ilamfia and Kenyan defender Joash Onyango, the Dar es…
Simba reveal new kits and club logo
Tanzanian champions Simba SC have launched their 2020/21 kits with a brand new club logo. It’s been a hectic month for Simba. They signed Ghanaian Bernard Morrison from rivals Yanga before seeing club CEO Senzo…
Cameroon youngster joins Barcelona after Iniesta recommendation
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of 18-year-old Cameroonian central defensive midfielder Franck Angong. Angong arrives from Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe after being spotted by former Barca midfielder Albert Benaiges, who took him to Japan from…
Ep 5. Auba’s heroics make history + Ayew to PSG?
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Mohamed Aboutrika – African Maestros
Maestros are typically defined as midfielders who are able to control games with their creativity, similarly to how a conductor directs a musical performance. Maestros can flip games on their head with their trickery and…
Official: Ramadan Sobhi signs for Pyramids
Shocking news has come out of Egypt as Pyramids have bought Ramadan Sobhi from English Championship side Huddersfield Town. Sobhi began his career at Ahly before moving to Premier League side Stoke City. He struggled…
Official: Southampton sign Mohammed Salisu
Southampton have completed the signing of 21-year-old centre-back Mohammed Salisu. Salisu most recently played for Real Valladolid, where he made 32 appearances last season. He joins Southampton on a five-year contract. Mohammed Salisu: A Defensive…
BREAKING: Jackson Muleka joins Standard Liege
TP Mazembe and DR Congo starlet has signed for Belgian side Standard Liege on a permanent deal, Mazembe has confirmed. Muleka became an undisputed starter in the 2018/2019 season, featuring prominently in Linafoot (DR Congo’s…
Africans to play part in Europa League semis
We are now into the final four of the UEFA Europe League after the one-legged playoffs were completed. Inter Milan defeated Bayer Leverkusen while Manchester United edged past FC Copenhagen on Monday before Sevilla and…
Bounou’s heroics send Sevilla to Europa League semis
Sevilla had Moroccans to thank after winning a risky encounter with Wolves in the Europa League quarter-finals. The one-legged playoff was played at the neutral MSV-Arena in Germany to an empty crowd. Moroccans Youssef En-Nesyri…
FEATURE | Victor Osimhen’s rise to superstardom
Just two years ago Victor Osimhen contracted Malaria. He watched the Super Eagles crash out of the World Cup in the group stage from a hospital bed. Even after recovering his body was weakened to…
Top 5 Africans in La Liga 19/20
With the La Liga season concluded, take a look at our top 5 African players in La Liga this season.
Liverpool make bid for Algerian defender Mandi
European and English champions Liverpool FC are reportedly interested in signing Real Betis and Algeria centre-back Aissa Mandi. Betis are in an uncertain position following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini – who is…
Controversial Yanga player Bernard Morrison arrested
Yanga SC and Ghana winger Bernard Morrison has been arrested in Tanzania after allegedly being caught possessing illegal drugs by police. Morrison, 27, joined the Tanzanian giants after a poor stint in South Africa with…
FEATURE | How Trezeguet’s heroics saved Aston Villa from relegation
Trying to achieve safety in the English Premier League as a newcomer is an incredibly difficult challenge. Teams can spend in excess of $200m in a year in hopes of not relegating but still come…
4. Trezeguet’s Heroics, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Ambitious Transfers and Gyan to Egypt? – AFHQ Podcast
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Udinese targeting Ramadan Sobhi
Egypt’s most heralded youth player Ramadan Sobhi is being targeted by Serie A side Udinese according to Calciomercato. Sobhi was signed by the then Premier League side Huddersfield Town from Stoke City in 2018, but…
Harrison Afful: Ghana’s stalwart that embraced football’s global nature
Growing up in America, Harrison Afful was only known to me as a Columbus Crew player. As a fan of the New York Red Bulls – who rival the Crew – I came to be…
Ghana youngster moves to La Liga
Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professional have sold a promising young midfielder to Spanish La Liga side Granada. Granada confirmed the signing of Mubarak Alhassan, 18, on a five-year deal on Thursday. Our midfielder Mubarak…
Why Osimhen’s Napoli transfer is delayed
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been on verge of a move to Italian giants Napoli for quite some time now, but an odd issue has delayed the completion of the transfer. It has been reported…
Most Expensive African Transfers of All Time
With Victor Osimhen’s record transfer from Lille to Napoli, he can become the most expensive transfer in African history. Click through the gallery below to see the top 10 most expensive transfers of African players. …
Gyan to move to Egypt?
African footballing legend Asamoah Gyan is reportedly on the verge of a shock move to the Egyptian Premier League. The Ghanaian striker is close to moving to Egyptian Premier League side Wadi Degla, according to…
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Ajax sign Ghana starlet Kudus
Amsterdam giants Ajax have signed highly rated Ghanaian winger Mohammed Kudus from Danish SuperLiga side Nordsjaelland. Dutch outlet De Telegraaf reports that Ajax paid the Danish side a fee of €9 million + bonuses to…
2. Saka’s Skill, Gambian Greatness and Wazito’s Woes – AFHQ Podcast
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Official: Super Eagles Goalkeeper moves to Eredivisie
A young Nigerian keeper has made a move from the German fourth division to the Dutch first division, a move that will hopefully boost his chances at playing regularly for club and country. Maduka Okoye,…
Report: RC Lens make offer for Jackson Muleka
Newly promoted Ligue 1 side RC Lens have made an offer for TP Mazembe and DR Congo striker Jackson Muleka, according to France Football. Lens had made an offer to Mazembe weeks ago but it…
1. UCL Race + Hakimi, Osimhen Transfer News – AFHQ Podcast
Head of Goal Africa Ed Dove joins African Football HQ founder Malek Shafei for the inaugural episode of the African Football HQ Podcast brought to you by Goal. Listen as they discuss transfer news, CAF’s…
Three European-based Africans whose contracts are expiring
It is typical for most footballing contracts to expire on June 30th. Now that we are in July, here are three Africans plying their trade in Europe whose contracts are expiring. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting –…
Chiefs striker to swap Serbia for Bafana Bafana?
Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic has expressed his interest in playing for Bafana Bafana after falling in love with South Africa. Nurkovic, 28, could be described as a nomadic striker considering he played for nine…
How Ighalo revived Martial’s career at United
Speaking ahead of their match against Brighton, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed an interesting factoid regarding Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo. While his deadline day move to United in January came as a…
37 Africans nominated for Golden Boy award
Tuttosport, who annually name the best young footballer playing in Europe during the past year that are under the age of 21, have revealed their final 100 shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award. This…
South Africa’s footballing history during apartheid
In recent history, South Africa has been a powerhouse in the African football sphere. Bafana Bafana were one of the best African national teams at the turn of the century, ranking as high as 20th…
France Football names top three local African strikers
French football publication France Football named their top three African forwards based in the continent who are set to burst onto the scene. The three players listed were Jackson Muleka (TP Mazembe – DR Congo),…
Al Ahly to sign Mazembe hitman Jackson Muleka?
Al Ahly have launched a $2.5 million bid for TP Mazembe prodigy Jackson Muleka, according to ESPN journalist Anthony Pla. Pla announced the news on a Facebook live stream, adding that Ahly were willing to…
Data Viz: FIFA Rankings of African National Teams over Time
The data visualization above paints an interesting picture of how the best African nations have fared in the FIFA rankings over time. The ‘Racing Bar Chart’ allows us to put specific periods of dominance into…
From playing against Juventus to being a prisoner of war: The story of Gaddafi’s footballing son
In recent years, African football competitions have been dominated by North Africans. The accomplishments of Egyptian, Tunisian, Algerian, and Moroccan teams (both club and country) are well known by African football fans, and have unfortunately…
Vipers crowned UPL champions as FUFA call off season
Vipers SC are now officially champions of the 2019/2020 Ugandan Premier League season after FUFA asserted that the current league table will be taken as final. Despite only playing 25 of the 30 games, Vipers…
RB Leipzig to sign young Senegalese goalkeeper?
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have made a transfer offer for Paris FC goalkeeper Macéo Sow, according to Foot Mercato. The 18-year-old was approached by the German outfit after his performance against ASPTT Dijon on 7th…
Arsenal target Partey following impressive UCL performance
Arsenal have reportedly made plans to sign Atletico Madrid and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey in the summer transfer window. Partey, 26, has a release clause of around £45million, which will make him a target for…
SA Transfer Drama: Star midfielder to switch Chiefs for Sundowns
After Sundowns’ exit to Al Ahly, they’ve acted swiftly to secure one of the most highly-rated midfielders in South African football. The South African footballing world was sent into shock today when Kaizer Chiefs confirmed…
How Esperance’s Dynasty Ended
Esperance de Tunis’ continental dominance ended this weekend when they lost to Zamalek in the Quarter-Finals of the CAF Champions League 3-2 on aggregate. The loss ended any hopes they had of winning Africa’s premier…
Statistical Analysis: How TP Mazembe can defeat Raja Casablanca in the CAFCL
Congolese giants TP Mazembe suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League Quarter-Final tie in Morocco. The stats show that Mazembe can come back and reverse…
Al Ahly demand CAF observation of referee for Sundowns clash
Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly have demanded a special observation from CAF for Gambian referee Papa Bakary Gassama in their CAF Champions League clash against South African outfit Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Al Ahly…
Abdel Moneim Bah appointed acting CAF Secretary General
Following the shock resignation of CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji on Monday, another Moroccan, Abdel Moneim Bah has been appointed as the acting SG, CAF announced in a press release. Revealed: Why CAF Secretary General…
Revealed: Why CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji Resigned
The African football world was sent into shock on Monday when CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji abruptly resigned. Hajji only held the position for 10 months. He was brought on board by Moroccan FA President…
Exclusive: Micho breaks silence on Mansour drama
Milutin Sredojević’s stint at Zamalek lasted just 137 days before parting via mutual consent and since returning to management with Zambia, he’s now opened up about his experience under the leadership of the eccentric Mortada…
Breaking: Former CAF SG Amr Fahmy dies at 37
Former CAF Secreteary General and candidate for CAF Presidency Amr Mostafa Fahmy has suddenly passed away at the young age of 37. Fahmy’s family had an extensive history at CAF. Fahmy’s grandfather Mourad served as…
Riyad Mahrez’s Rise from Street Football to AFCON Glory
Riyad Mahrez stands at the top of African Football. From leading Leicester City to the Premier League title to captaining Algeria to the AFCON title, it seems like Mahrez has everything one could ever ask…
Breaking: Chelsea sign Hakim Ziyech
Chelsea will sign Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech this summer for €45 million (£37.8 million). Born in Holland, the Moroccan international has been on fire in recent seasons. He joined Ajax in 2016, and has since scored…
CAF Champions League Team of the Group Stage by Rating
With the group stages concluded in the CAF Champions League, we made a best XI for the best players in the first round by rating. Click through the slide show to see who makes the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes changes to African football
The keynote speaker at a conference in Salé, Morocco on developing football in Africa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave suggestions as to how Africa can close down on Europe’s dominance of the world game. His…
Tariq Lamptey signs pre-contract agreement with Lille
Chelsea and Ghanaian right-back Tariq Lamptey has reportedly sealed a pre-contract agreement with French Ligue 1 club Lille, according to Sky. Lamptey made his debut just weeks ago, but with the emergence of Reece James…
Mortada Mansour: Egypt’s Enigma
Mortada Mansour is the most important man in Egyptian football: a country where football runs supreme. Because of this, he is arguably the most important man in Egypt. Never out of the headlines, Mansour always…
Statistical Analysis: Is Wilfred Ndidi the perfect midfielder?
The English Premier League is home to some of the best midfielders in the world. Kevin De Bruyne, N’Golo Kanté, and Georginio Wijnaldum are just some of the great central midfielders that are elite for…
Nigerian FA waiting for FIFA to approve Ademola Lookman switch
Ademola Lookman has started the process of switching allegiance from England to Nigeria. Nigerian National Team Technical Assistant Tunde Adelakun has confirmed that Ademola Lookman has started the process of switching allegiance from England to…
Aston Villa sign Mbwana Samatta
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta from Belgian side Genk. It is understood that Villa have agreed to pay £8.5m to buy the 27-year-old. Dean Smith’s side are in need…
Al Ahly sign Senegal striker Aliou Badji
Al Ahly have ended their search for a foreign striker with the signing of Badji, having previously been linked to Luzern’s Blessing Eleke, Steaua Bucaresti’s Harlem Gnohere and CSKA Sofia’s Ali Sowe. Badji joins Mahmoud…
Badri closing in on Esperance exit
Tunisia international forward Anice Badri is close to leaving African Champions Esperance de Tunis to transfer to Saudi club Al Ittihad. The 29-year-old follows the trend of players leaving an African league for the riches…
VIDEO: Asisat Oshoala scores four goals in thrashing of CD Tacon
Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala netted four goals for Barcelona as they won 6-0 over CD Tacon. In her return from winning the CAF Footballer of the Year award earlier in the week, Oshoala was on…
RS Berkane sign Mouhcine Iajour and Zakaria Hadraf
Botola contenders RS Berkane have announced the signing of veteran striker Mouhcine Iajour and winger Zakaria Hadraf. Iajour, 34-years-old, has had plenty of experience in the Botola, playing for Raja Casablanca in three stints and…
Al Ahly interested in Gambia forward Ali Sowe
Egyptian Premier League champions have shown interest in signing Gambia international forward Ali Sowe. The 25-year-old striker currently plays for Bulgarian champions CSKA Sofia. He joined in 2018 on loan before being bought permanently this…
Chelsea bid for Senegalese striker Habib Diallo
Chelsea have submitted a €20m bid for Metz and Senegal forward Habib Diallo, according to Le Républicain Lorrain. The 24-year-old Metz forward is also linked to London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs. Habib Diallo was crucial in…
Red Bull Salzburg recall Ivorian Anderson Niangbo from loan
Austrian Bundesliga champions RB Salzburg have recalled Ivorian striker Anderson Niangbo from his loan at league rivals Wolfsberger. The 20-year-old has represented Les Éléphants for the U17, U20, and U23 teams. He most recently led the…
Musona trials with Belgian club KAS Eupen
Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona has been training with KAS Eupen, the Belgian first division club announced recently. He joined their training at the Aspire Academy in Qatar on Wednesday. Musona joined Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht in…