Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly are reportedly looking to snatch Al-Ahli Saudi and Algeria star Youcef Belaïli. Algerian newspaper ‘Competition’ claims that Belaïli has refused to return to KSA after the league stopped due…
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Bounou makes his Sevilla stay permanent
Few would have imagined Morocco international Yaccine Bounou being a crucial part of Sevilla’s sixth Europa League title. Bounou, 29, signed a four-year deal according to Kingfut with the LaLiga outfit after making a cluster…
Confirmed: Diangana joins West Brom
Grady Diangana joins West Bromwich Albion after a stellar loan season with the midlands outfit. Baggies boss Slaven Bilic has been impressed with the electrifying winger after he was loaned out to the newly-promoted Premier…
The curious case of one Yannick Bolasie
Does the journey from non-League to the Premier League justify the player he became? Is Yannick Bolasie misunderstood? A player who started out in the 9th tier of English football with FC Hillingdon Borough playing…
Odey poised for Genk loan after Dessers arrival
EA Guingamp have opened talks with Jupiler Pro League side Genk over the signature of young Nigerian forward, Stephen Odey on a one-year loan deal, according to reports in Belgium. The Nigerian has missed all…
John Cofie: What happened to Manchester United’s £1-million wonderkid?
The weight of being a prodigy can be a blessing but at one flip of a coin, it can also be a curse. For John Cofie, his talent seemed to reveal the latter but should…
Nigeria striker Ideye on the move again
Nigerian striker Aide Brown Ideye has joined Turkish Super Lig side Göztepe on a two-year deal. Ideye joins the Turkish outfit after spending just a year with Greek side Aris Thessaloniki F.C. The 31-year old…
AFHQ Transfer Wrap – August
Over much of August, Africans from around the continent and across Europe, have made interesting moves to different clubs, some for the promise of game time while big money was a sizable factor for others….
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…
FEATURE | Young Nigerian dominating Latvian football
At just 19 years old, Tolu Arokodare has been one of the best players in the Latvian Vrsliga since joining Valmiera, named after the city that has a population of just 25,000. He was one…
Mokotjo makes MLS move after leaving Brentford
Bafana Bafana international and former Brentford midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo traded the west side of London for the state of Ohio to join Major Soccer League newbies FC Cincinnati on a free. Mokotjo has played the…
Rwandan winger makes his way to Arsenal
Rwandan-born teenager George Lewis completed a move from the third tier of Norwegian football to Arsenal’s U23 side. After being invited to a two-week trial, the 19-year-old winger impressed reserve-team head coach Steve Bould and…
New FIFA ruling good news for African national teams
The one-cap one nationality rule has been changed by FIFA’s Technical Working Group (TWG) regarding players who desire to play for another nation should they want to pledge allegiance to fulfil a personal desire or…
Could Sangare be Mourinho’s Ndombele replacement?
With all the problems that have surrounded Tottenham Hotspur’s record signing Tanguy Ndombele in over the course of last season, it appears that the English Premier League club have locked on Ibrahim Sangare as a…
Gradel trades France for Turkey
Côte d’Ivoire international Max Gradel became the latest African to sign for a Turkish club this week. Sivasspor was the club of choice after relegated Ligue 1 outfit, Toulouse, released the 32-year-old at the end…
Doesn’t Yaya Toure deserve a statue instead of Silva? | Twitter Reacts
The symbolism of statues in football has never been something that gets done on a whim. To have a statue erected, you have to have done something extraordinary as a footballer and be seen as…
FEATURE | Amadou Diawara: Africa’s Unsung Gem
From playing at his local church in Guinea to becoming one of Europe’s most in demand midfielders, Amadou Diawara’s story has an air of Hollywood about it. “When you see him on the pitch he…
Is Ze Luis’ move to Turkey imminent?
Ze Luis has caught the attention of a few potential suitors in Europe and in Asia recently, however, it seems as though Besiktas have become the front runners to acquire the Cape Verde international’s services….
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….
Mensah completes Besiktas move
Ghanaian attacking midfielder Bernard Mensah has confirmed his loan move from Kayserispor to Turkish giants, Besiktas. According to ghanaweb.com the former Atletico Madrid attacker landed in Istanbul with his two children and wife to complete his…
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…
Zambo Anguissa: The Villarreal Resurgence
The 24-year-old Cameroonian international was one of Fulham’s ‘le Midi’ imports during the 2018 summer transfer window and big things were expected of André-Frank Zambo Anguissa who had a breakthrough season at Marseille reaching the…
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…
Can Yeboah settle in Poland after five joining his fifth club in three years?
With a move to 13-time Polish champions Wisla Krakow, will Ghana U23 captain Yaw Yeboah settle and have a regular run in the side, or will his football journey continue seeing him bounce from club…
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…
PSG express interest in Ighalo
UEFA Champions League semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo. The Nigeria international has played an impressive role as a supplementary forward option from the bench since his arrival…
Exclusive Interview: Fai Collins – Cameroon’s Geremi Njitap replacement
Fai Collins Ngoran says ‘it was a regret’ to lose to continental arch-rivals Nigeria in the round of 16 of last year’s African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Cameroon lost the thrilling encounter 3-2, despite…
Feature | Jean-Pierre Nsame: Can Cameroon’s lethal finisher move to Europe’s big leagues?
One player who has not been heavily discussed in the media recently is Cameroonian forward Jean-Pierre Nsame of Young Boys. With 32 goals in 32 games, the lethal finisher has had a season to remember…
Choupo-Moting: Getting PSG one step closer to the promise land
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s career at Paris Saint-Germain has been largely ineffective, to say the least. After leaving relegated Stoke City in 2018, few would have predicted that he would be the man to score the…
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…
Haaland heaps praise on Cameroon wonderkid Moukouko
Things are happening pretty quickly for one of Borussia Dortmund’s jewels Youssoufa Moukoko, the youngster who is on the rise in Germany. Considered to be the ‘African Messi’ by many, the teenager has his sight…
Mohammed Salisu: A Defensive Stalwart in the Making
The Spanish La Liga in times past has often proven uneasy ground for African talents in their hunt for glory. However, this hasn’t been the case for young Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu. The centre back…
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…
Mane makes huge admission over Liverpool career
Fresh after earning a nomination for the English Premier League Player of the Season, Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane has made a huge admission over his Liverpool career. The 28-year-old forward helped Reds win…
Tabitha Chawinga: The Malawi striker shining in China
Malawi and Jiangsu Suning striker Tabitha Chawinga has dominated the Chinese Women’s Super League since joining in 2018. After winning the Golden Boot in the Swedish Women’s League with Kvarnsvedens IK in 2017, Chawinga moved…
Lyle Foster: South African prodigy departs AS Monaco
Promising South African striker Lyle Foster is poised to join LigaNos outfit Vitoria S.C from Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco ahead of the 2020/21 season. Foster is a story that should happen more regularly within…
FEATURE | Jordan Ayew: A spectacular season in review
A turn, drop of the shoulder and woof, a brilliant goal. Such finishes would have the fans chanting your name and opposition scrambling for jerseys at fulltime, but CoViD. Andre Ayew had seemingly set Swansea…
Anderlecht sign Percy Tau on loan
Belgian giants Anderlecht have confirmed the signing of Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau on a season long loan. The 26-year-old joins the club on loan from English Premier League sidee Brighton Hove & Albion. Due…
Rangers in talks to sign Cameroon forward Nsamé
Scottish Premiership side Rangers are in talks to sign Cameroonian goal poacher Jean Pierre Nsame, African Football HQ has learnt from Kick442.com. Scottish giants Rangers are willing to offer Young Boys €4.2M for Nsame’s services….
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…
Rangers agree deal with Amiens for Zungu
French outfit Ameins have agreed to sell Bafana star Bongani Zungu to Scottish giants Rangers, according to reports in France and Scotland. L’EQUIPE and the Scottishman have reported that Rangers have come up with the…
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…
RB Salzburg interested in U20 South African striker
Australian giants RB Salzburg are interested in signing South African striker Lyle Foster for the 2019/20 season on loan, according to a South African journalist. Foster, 19, is contracted to French giants AS Monaco. He…
OFFICIAL: Napoli Capture Osimhen
Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has sealed a move from French side Lille to Italian giants Napoli for a reported fee of €50m + bonuses. Osimhen, 21, has been on the radar of a number of…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper becomes first black coach to qualify for UEFA Champions League
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Emmanuel Egbo has made history by becoming the first black and first African manager to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after he led KF Tirana to the Albanian league title. The…
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…
Percy Tau closing in on next move
Percy Tau is on the verge of another loan move to Belgium – but this time it’s to his former side’s biggest rivals. Tau bid farewell to Club Brugge following the expiration of his season-long…
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…
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…
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,…
Musa Juwara: the Gambian who overcame the odds to score at the San Siro
“Believe in yourself, and leave everything to the hands of God,” is the line that not only occupies Musa Juwara’s Instagram bio, but is a way of life for the 18-year-old Bologna winger. Orphaned at…
9 Nigerian transfers to look out for ahead of the 2020/21 season
Birthright, a coming together of two words to create one that leads to a division of opinions and friendships. Throw families into the mix and you wouldn’t be wrong, after all, Esau sold his birthright…
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 –…
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…
Official: Hakimi joins Inter
Moroccan international defender Achraf Hakimi has completed a move to join Serie A side Inter Milan, the club have confirmed. The 21-year-old defender has spent the past two seasons on loan from Real Madrid at…
Cameroon’s failed wonderkid
The year is 2012. Douala born talent Fabrice Olinga is being tipped as one of Africa’s rising stars and the worthy successor to Samuel Eto’o’s number nine jersey for Cameroon. Everything seemed perfect, until Olinga’s…
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…
Somalia’s British Diaspora: The Future of Somali Football
The United Kingdom is home to one of the largest populations of the Somali diaspora in the world, second only to the United States and yet, surprisingly, this football-crazy nation rarely sees the emergence of…
On This Day: Lucas Radebe wins PFA Award
Exactly 10 years ago today South African legend Lucas Radebe won the PFA Special Merit Award. On this day in 2010, South Africa legend Lucas Radebe was presented with the PFA Special Merit Award for…
Zinedine Zidane’s son chooses to represent Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of French legend and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly made himself available to represent Algeria should he get a call up from the defending African Champions, according to Echorouk…
George Weah: The unflappable maverick who defied poverty to rule the world
Long before the snarling menace of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo adorned the footballing world at large, an African from a lowly West African country was battering defences in France and Italy; capturing the world’s…
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…
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…
Manchester United Sign Odion Ighalo
English Premier League side Manchester United have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo on loan until the end of the season from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. The 30-year-old Manchester United boyhood…
Reading sign Kenyan winger Ayub Timbe on loan
English Championship side Reading FC have completed the signing of Kenyan international winger Ayub Timbe Masika on loan from Chinese League one side Beijing Renhe until the end of the season. The 27-year-old who has…
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…
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…
Inter Milan Sign Victor Moses
Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan have completed the signing of former Nigerian international Victor Moses on loan from Chelsea until the end of the 2019/20 season with an option to buy. The 29-year-old reunites with…
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…
Demba Ba & Papiss Cissé: Newcastle’s iconic and short-lived strike partnership
While cult African strikers in the Premier League are nothing out of the ordinary, it is almost unheard of for a club to have two at the same time, especially when they come from the…
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…
Kenyan striker Lokale signs for Finnish top tier side
Kenyan forward Sydney Lokale has joined Finnish top tier side HIFK Fotboll on loan for the 2020 season from Kenyan Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks. The 19-year-old was unveiled by the team on Thursday 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…
Sadio Mane’s meteoric rise from Sedhiou to African Footballer of the Year
Sadio Mané, the pride of Senegal, has had a rise to superstardom unlike any other. Follow his incredible story from the streets of Sedhiou to Champions League and Club World Cup winner. From the very…
Sadio Mané wins 2019 CAF African Footballer of the Year Award
Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mané has won CAF’s Best Player of the Year award, beating out Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez to win the award for the first time. He becomes the second Senegalese…
Achraf Hakimi wins 2019 CAF African Youth Player of the Year Award
Borussia Dortmund and Morocco full back Achraf Hakimi has won the CAF African Youth Player of the Year Award, his second consecutive time winning the award. The other nominees were Nigerians Samuel Chukwueze and Victor…
Club Brugge Sign Senegalese Starlet
Belgian side Club Brugge have completed the signing of Senegalese forward Youssouph Mamadou Badji on a 4-year-deal from Senegalese side Casa Sports. The Ziguinchor side made the announcement on its official Twitter account congratulating the…
Onana claims Italian side refused to sign him because he was black
Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has always been outspoken when it comes to shedding light on the struggles of African players in Europe. Speaking to Onze Mondial, Onana said that African goalkeepers are undercut….
Premier League Transfer News Roundup – January 2020
With the transfer window now open, some of the best players in Europe are looking for new clubs. Malek Shafei recaps the transfer news of Africans in the Premier League. This article will be updated…
Real Madrid contact Liverpool star
13 time UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid have engaged in transfer talks with the representatives of Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mané, according to Le10Sport. There are rumours that Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Sadio Mané have already…
Bertrand Traoré linked to Chelsea return
Burkinabé winger Bertrand Traoré has been linked to a return to London club Chelsea FC, according to reports from Sky. Traoré moved to Lyon from Chelsea in the summer of 2017 for £8.8 million. What…
Algeria’s war with France over footballers
There have been many powerful wars over the years. The Cold War and the two World Wars were all huge battles, but none of them compare to the battle of international footballers between Algeria and…
Aston Villa’s African Transfers paying dividends in return to Premier League
Aston Villa have successfully taken chances on experienced African players about to enter their primes in the transfer market. Villa’s African influence has been instrumental in their success back in the Premier League. With their…
Club Brugge’s African Attack
After dominating the competition for half a decade, Real Madrid are the white whale for any aspiring team in the UEFA Champions League even if they are not the team they once were. The latest…
Victor Osimhen: The next African to set the UCL on fire?
In the first few weeks of the European football season, there is always a new name that catches the attention of the world. This year, the name on everyone’s lips is that of Nigerian youngster…
The Intertwining Footballing Histories of Morocco and Holland
Bodies sunk to the ground, Heads hung in disbelief, the Ajax players tried to make sense of what just happened. They had just lost to a last gasp goal in a game where they had…