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Semenyo’s impressive goalscoring form continues as Man City beat Fulham

Semenyo’s impressive goalscoring form continues as Man City beat Fulham

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo was on target again as Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Wednesday Premier League action, Afrosport reports. The former Bournemouth player got things rolling in the 24th minute for his third strike in the league since he joined last month and his fifth in eight competitive games. Overall, it was his 13th league goal combined this term, putting...

Mbeumo scores 10th goal of the season as Man United defeat Tottenham

Mbeumo scores 10th goal of the season as Man United defeat Tottenham

Bryan Mbeumo scored his 10th goal of the season in all competitions for Manchester United as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Cameroonian has been in great form since returning from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with goals in the victories over rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. He got the opening goal against Spurs in...

EFL Cup: Marmoush nets brace as Man City cruise into final

EFL Cup: Marmoush nets brace as Man City cruise into final

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush was on target twice as Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 and 5-1 on aggregate in the EFL Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Citizens won the first leg at St. James' Park 2-0, giving them a comfortable cushion into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Marmoush extended City's aggregate lead in the seventh minute before completing his brace in the...

Morocco’s En-Nesyri joins Al-Ittihad as Kante moves to Fenerbahce

Morocco’s En-Nesyri joins Al-Ittihad as Kante moves to Fenerbahce

Morocco forward Youssef En-Nesyri has joined Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad from Turkish Super Lig heavyweights Fenerbahce, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old had been linked with a move away from Fenerbahce during the January transfer window, particularly Italian Serie A giants Napoli and Juventus. None of that however materialised for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations runner-up who joins Al-Ittihad on a three-year contract worth a reported...

South Africa ready to host WAFCON 2026 amid potential Morocco withdrawal

South Africa ready to host WAFCON 2026 amid potential Morocco withdrawal

South Africa has prepared itself for the possibility of hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next month amid  a potential withdrawal by Morocco, Afrosport reports. The North African nation is scheduled to host the biggest African women's football competition from the third time in a row from March 17 to April 3. Reports however suggest Morocco are incensed by the Confederation of African...