Appollis, Foster get Bafana off the mark

Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster struck as Bafana Bafana edged Angola to kick off their AFCON campaign with a statement win.

Daka steals draw for Zambia at the death

Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in added time as Zambia earned a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening AFCON game on Monday.

Jesus set for first start since injury nightmare

Mikel Arteta has hinted that he is ready to hand Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus his first start in nearly a year in Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.

Nigeria seek strong start against Tanzania

Nigeria open their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday night knowing that a fast start is essential after recent continental disappointment.

Egypt target AFCON title push against Zimbabwe

Egypt open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign on Monday night against Zimbabwe, with the Pharaohs targeting a fast start in their quest for a record-extending eighth continental title.

Rogers double buries United to keep title pace

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa stepped up their unexpected Premier League title challenge as Morgan Rogers’ bagged a brilliant brace to seal a 2-1 win against Manchester United.

Salah unfazed by Liverpool saga ahead of AFCON

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says Mohamed Salah’s mindset remains strong, insisting off-field speculation has not affected his AFCON preparations.

Bafana look for perfect AFCON start against tricky Angola

Bafana Bafana begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on Monday night with a tricky Group B opener against Angola in Marrakech, in what promises to be one of the tournament’s more finely balanced first-round fixtures.

In-form Villa to make Man United statement

Aston Villa close out Matchday 17 with a heavyweight Premier League clash against Manchester United at Villa Park, and few fixtures underline the shift in momentum quite like this one.

Arsenal, City anchor Saturday’s key picks

Premier League Matchday 17 opens with a Saturday slate shaped by the title race, top-four tension and fixtures that continue to lean toward goals rather than control.