Musiala set for Bayern return

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed midfielder Jamal Musiala was set to make his return after a six-month injury absence in Saturday’s Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig.

Everton face uphill task at Villa Park

Statistical indicators and historical trends point to a difficult assignment for Everton at Villa Park, where Aston Villa’s sustained form under Unai Emery contrasts sharply with the Toffees’ attacking inefficiencies.

Salah, Osimhen battle for AFCON’s bronze

Egypt and Nigeria return to the pitch on Saturday in Casablanca with bronze on the line, just days after semi-final heartbreak ended their AFCON title dreams.

Throwback: Five most memorable AFCON Finals

There have been 32 AFCON finals since it’s inception in 1957, here we take a look at five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 decider between Morocco and Senegal.

Robertson considering ‘difficult question’ of new deal

Liverpool veteran Andy Robertson said on Thursday he is open to talks with the Anfield hierarchy over the question of a new contract that will keep him at the reigning Premier League champions.

Berhalter: ‘It’s beneficial for them to have each other’

Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter believes the joint signing of Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane will accelerate the players’ adaptation to Major League Soccer while strengthening the club’s long-term squad profile.

Watch: Sensible Liverpool Transfers

Despite investing more than €480 million in the transfer market, Liverpool’s first season under Arne Slot has exposed lingering structural and tactical gaps.

Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.

Watch: Arsenal v Chelsea | EFL Cup Highlights

Arsenal thump Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg.

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.