WATCH: Africans Abroad – Top Goal scorers of the weekend

The 2025/26 English Premier League and Spanish La Liga seasons are underway, and once again Africa’s top footballers set to make their mark on the biggest stages in world football.

Forest sign French forward Kalimuendo

French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Haller leaves Dortmund for Utrecht

Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed striker Sebastien Haller had joined Dutch side Utrecht on a permanent deal.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Title challengers Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all made winning starts but in contrasting fashion on the first weekend of the Premier League season.

Arsenal edge United in gritty Old Trafford battle

Manchester United’s expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Newcastle announce signing of Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey

Newcastle on Sunday announced they had signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.

Chelsea held to stalemate by Crystal Palace

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.

Brentford break club-record for Bournemouth winger

Brentford have signed Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth for a reported £42 million ($58 million), in a deal that could free up Yoane Wissa to join Newcastle.

Barcelona cruise to easy win over Mallorca

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca.

Nottingham Forest secure Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich

Nottingham Forest signed Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson in a deal worth a reported £37.5 million ($50 million) on Saturday.