Friday football: Egypt U17s feature as European leagues and African competitions continue

Friday, 23 October 2026 brings a full programme of domestic and continental football, with fixtures in Europe, Africa and Saudi Arabia, as well as Egypt’s Under-17 match against Yemen in the Gulf Cup.

The eighth round of the English Premier League begins with Ipswich Town hosting Nottingham Forest at 22:00. The match will be shown on beIN Sports 1, with Abdullah Al-Ghamdi providing commentary.

In Saudi Arabia, Al-Nassr travel to Al-Faisaly for a 16:30 kick-off, with Abdullah Al-Harbi commentating on Thmanyah 1.

Two matches are scheduled for 21:00. Al-Qadsiah face Al-Hilal, with Fares Awad on Thmanyah 1, while Al-Ahli meet Al-Khaleej, with Fahad Al-Otaibi commentating on Thmanyah 2.

European leagues

The eighth week of the Italian league starts with Torino against Monza. The fixture will be broadcast on Starzplay, with Faisal Al-Hindi on commentary.

In Germany, Stuttgart take on Borussia Monchengladbach in the opening match of the seventh round. Fahad Al-Duraibi will commentate, with the game available on MBC Shahid.

Egypt Under-17s

Egypt play Yemen in the Gulf Cup Under-17s at 20:00. The match will be broadcast on Al Kass 1, with Haikal Al-Saghir as commentator.

CAF Champions League

The second-leg fixtures in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League begin on Friday.

Angolan side Petro de Luanda face Zimbabwean club Scotland at 18:00. At 21:00, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa host Angolan team Wiliete.

Nigerian club Enugu Rangers then travel to Algeria to meet Mouloudia Club d’Alger at 22:00.

CAF Confederation Cup

South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs play Zambia’s Red Arrows at 19:00.

Later, at 23:00, Moroccan club Raja Casablanca meet El-Kanemi.