Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the departure of head coach, Erik ten Hag. The former Manchester United manager was in charge of Bayer for only two games before the club’s management decided they had seen enough. “Bayer 04 Leverkusen have parted ways with head coach Erik ten Hag. This was decided by the shareholders’ committee, the club’s supervisory body, on the recommendation of the management of Bayer 04. Training will be overseen by the current backroom staff on an…

One of Africa’s finest ever referees, Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, has called time on his incredible career. Tessema, 44, was born in Addis Ababa and has been a referee since 2003, making it over two decades in the game. He went on to become a FIFA referee in 2009, officiating in a match between Djibouti and Somalia in 2010 for his first international outing. “I formally announce my retirement from international football refereeing, a journey that has been both an honour…

Botswana club Matebele FC have handed Reneilwe Letsholonyane his first coaching job at the senior level. The 43-year-old has signed a two-year contract to take over as Matebele’s head coach. Letsholonyane has been on the coaching scene since his retirement years ago. He was previously in charge of AmaZulu’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team and has served the South African junior national teams. And for his first senior coach role, he’s crossed the border into neighbouring Botswana. “We are excited…

Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly have wasted little time getting rid of Spanish coach José Riveiro. The former Orlando Pirates mentor was in the job for only three months and won one match in seven games, before Al Ahly directors met on Sunday and decided to act. “The club thanked Mr. José Riveiro, the first football team’s technical director, and his assistant staff for the past period, and the contractual relationship was terminated by mutual consent,” confirmed Al Ahly. “This came…

Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi belongs in the top European leagues. This is the view of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who has heaped praise on the 19-year-old, who has showed maturity beyond his years. Mbokazi, who has captained the Buccaneers in the absence of Nkosinathi Sibisi, is in the Bafana Bafana squad to play Lesotho and Nigeria in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month. “From the beginning, he showed a very mature attitude. He’s confident, he’s strong, he…

Morocco secured a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after overcoming first-time finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday. The Atlas Lions, champions in 2018 and 2020, were tested to the limit by a spirited Malagasy side, but ultimately their pedigree and experience told. Star striker Oussama Lamlaoui was once again the difference, scoring twice, including a spectacular 40-yard effort, to finish as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.…

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. The Argentina international, who turned 21 in July, has signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge that runs through to end of June 2032. Garnacho already has 93 Premier League appearances to his name and has scored 16 times, including a stunning bicycle kick against Everton that won the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award, having been a regular in Man United’s side for the past two seasons. Garnacho said: “It’s…

Namibian striker Peter Shalulile has claimed his place as the Premier Soccer League goal-scoring king. The 31-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns marksman rewrote the PSL history books on Saturday, 30 August, when he netted his 130th goal for a South African top-flight club in a league match against Stellenbosch at Athlone Stadium. Sundowns won 1-0 on the day, and most importantly, Shalulile moved ahead of former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Siyabonga Nomvethe, who ended his career with 129 PSL goals.…

The Premier Soccer League’s least busy side, Mamelodi Sundowns, has finally completed another signing. The reigning PSL champions have uncharacteristically been inactive in the transfer window, with their only confirmed signing being Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch. Sundowns, however, have made their move in the form of new signing Katlego ‘Tsiki’ Ntsabeleng, who is not new to the club’s Chloorkop base. He played youth football for Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs. The 27-year-old winger has joined the Brazilians on a one-season…

Turkish club Fenerbahçe have sacked José Mourinho after the club missed out on qualification to the Champions League. Considered one of the best coaches in the world, the 62-year-old has seemingly lost his touch. He has been sacked by each of his last four clubs: Fenerbahçe, Roma, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United. Mourinho leaves his position as Fenerbahçe head coach after just one season at the club. His exit comes days after the club missed out on a spot in…