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The President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe, has warned that Gianni Infantino can only be removed through election.

CAF is one of the federations in support of Infantino continuing as FIFA boss.

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have accused the 56-year-old of “deception” following his failed plot to sell off stakes in the World Cup to investors.

They have demanded for his resignation, insisting that he should not stand for re-election in March next year.

But Motsepe, who is a FIFA vice president, has insisted that Infantino can only be taken out through due process.

“If anybody has got any problem against anybody, whether it’s Gianni, whether it is anybody else, follow the process, follow the FIFA process, simple as that,” Motsepe told Sky News.

“If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide.

“You’ve got to be very careful. There are elections taking place next year. Shouldn’t we allow that process to continue?”

CAF president, Motsepe explains how Infantino can be removed from FIFA

New AC Milan manager, Ruben Amorim, has put up at least three players in the squad for sale.

They include Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku and Youssouf Fofana.

Amorim’s decision was made after talks with chairman Gerry Cadinale.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Fikayo Tomori has been included into AC Milan exit list today; he’s available on the market.

“Decision made following talks between Ruben Amorim and chairman Gerry Cardinale.

“After Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana, also Christopher Nkunku has been included among players available for sale by AC Milan.

“He’s been informed today by Rúben Amorim as Sky Sport reported.”

Transfer: Amorim puts up Tomori, two other AC Milan players for sale

Heaven Kilwa has completed a move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.

The 16-year-old has already completed paperwork with City and his transfer is in the process of being ratified.

This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on X.

X wrote: “Manchester City have agreed deal for the Academy to sign 16 year old winger Heaven Kilwa from Aston Villa.

“Kilwa has already signed paperwork at #MCFC with PL 5 step process currently ongoing.”

Also, Arsenal have reached an agreement with England youth international striker Vincent Joseph to join the club from Liverpool.

An agreement is in place between Arsenal and Joseph.

The two clubs are currently discussing a fee settlement for the 16-year-old striker.

Transfer: Kilwa joins Man City as Arsenal sign Liverpool striker

France coach, Zinedine Zidane, has reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named as the national team’s new goalkeeper coach.

Zidane was appointed as coach last month on a four-year deal, replacing Didier Deschamps, who led Les Bleus to the 2026 World Cup.

Both men played together when France won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship.

Barthez made 87 appearances for France and his last game was the 2006 World Cup final, where Zidane was sent off in extra time for headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi.

The 55-year-old played for Toulouse, Marseille, Manchester United and Monaco during his career.

Barthez joins Zidane’s France coaching staff

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will wear the No. 11 shirt for Atletico Madrid in the 2026/27 season.

The Nigeria international joined the LaLiga giants from Serie A side Atalanta in January, and wore the No. 22 jersey during his first six months at the club.

Lookman has now taken over the No. 11 shirt previously worn by Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada, who recently completed a move to River Plate.

The 28-year-old is no stranger to the number, having worn the No. 11 shirt earlier during his stint with Atalanta.

Lookman enjoyed an impressive campaign with Atletico last season.

He registered nine goals, and four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions for the former Spanish champions.

LaLiga: Lookman takes Atletico Madrid’s no. 11 shirt

Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Como in their final pre-season friendly on Wednesday night.

The Premier League champions opened the scoring in the first half, after Myles Lewis-Skelly pounced on a loose pass.

However, the Gunners were pegged back before the half-time break.

Como equalized after Martin Baturina danced into the area and fired high into the roof of the net.

Arsenal won the penalty shoot-out after the game with a 4-3 scoreline.

Mikel Arteta’s men will now open their season with Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley.

Next Friday, they begin their title defence against Coventry at home.

Preseason: Arsenal held by Como in final friendly

Chelsea have told Manchester City they have a deadline of 5pm this Friday, to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez.

City are interested in the Argentina international, who has a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca from their time at Stamford Bridge.

Having replaced Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, Maresca is eyeing a move for Fernandez.

However, Chelsea value Fernandez at £120m. The player has six years left on his current contract.

If City do not meet Chelsea’s demands, they do not intend to sell Fernandez in this window.

Earlier in the summer, Fernandez also attracted attention from Real Madrid.

Transfer: Chelsea set Friday deadline for Man City to complete Enzo Fernandez deal

Nigeria representatives at the 2026-27 CAF club competitions will clash in a pre-season tournament in Jos, Plateau State.

The pre-season tournament is scheduled to run from Monday, August 17th to Sunday August 24th.

The tournament is organized to get all the teams ready for the continental competitions.

NPFL side, Plateau United and Nigeria National League, NNL, side Mighty Jets will also take part in the pre-season tournament.

Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers and runners-up Rivers United will compete in the CAF Champions league.

Second runners-up Shooting Stars and 2026 President Federation Cup champions El-Kanemi Warriors will participate in the CAF confederation cup.

The pre-season tournament is scheduled to run from Monday, August 17th to Sunday August 24th.

NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United, El-Kanemi, 3SC clash in pre-season tournament

Former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands.

The 46-year-old has signed a four-year deal until the 2030 World Cup.

Xavi will now replace Ronald Koeman, who took charge of the team at this year’s World Cup.

The former Spain midfielder joins the Dutch national side after his spell with Barcelona.

Xavi is expected to bring in Patrick Kluivert as part of his coaching staff.

Kluivert will join the project as assistant to the new national team coach.

Xavi’s new managerial job confirmed

Malawi, on Wednesday evening, qualified for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final after beating Algeria.

The Scorchers won 3-1 against Algeria in the WAFCON semi-final encounter to book a place in Sunday’s final.

A brace from Tabitha Chawinga and a goal from Temwa Chawinga gave Malawi the win against the North Africans.

Ikram Adjabi scored a goal for Algeria in the second half.

The outcome of the encounter means Malawi will now face the winner between Cameroon and Morocco in the WAFCON final.

Algeria, on the other hand, will face the loser in the third-place final this weekend.

WAFCON 2026: Malawi through to final after beating Algeria