Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman became the seventh Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award following Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Amunike, Rashidi Yekini and Victor Ikpeba.
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola says he is not good enough and did not see City’s problems of keeping form mounting following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
German young star Florian Wirtz has reportedly signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen and is set to remain at the club till 2027.
Lamine Yamal suffered an early ankle injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday, and is running for fitness ahead of Barca’s next Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga loss at home on Sunday to Leganes has messed up their title challenge with only goal difference separating them from second placed Atletico Madrid.
Russell Martin led the Saints to an onslaught of 5-0 to Tottenham on Sunday, as the club then confirmed firing him with immediate effect.
Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Southampton on Sunday to hand the Saints a first-half nightmare as Spurs hit five goals before the break.
Orlando Pirates picked up yet another point from a possible six following their goalless draw to Stade d’Abidjan, while Sundowns picked up their first CAF Champions League win this season.
Chelsea took advantage of Brentford’s one away point all season as Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson gave the Blues all three points to defeat the away side 2-1 on Sunday.
Following Manchester City’s lead after 88 minutes, Amad Diallo earned Manchester United a penalty which was converted by Bruno Fernandes to defeat City 2-1 in the derby.