Ollie Watkins kept Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title with an impressive win at Chelsea to leave the top three separated by just three points heading into the final Premier League games of 2025.
French defender Pierre Kalulu’s goal helped Juventus to a win at Serie A strugglers Pisa and to within a point of leaders Inter Milan.
Defending champions Ivory Coast face Cameroon with knockout qualification within reach, as two AFCON giants clash in a tense, low-margin Group F battle.
South Africa need one result to advance, but disciplined Zimbabwe promise a tight, tactical Group B finale with qualification hanging in the balance.
Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after holding on to beat Tunisia 3-2 in a pulsating encounter in Fes.
A Mo Salah penalty was the difference in a dramatic Afcon 2025 Group B clash between South Africa and record seven-time winners Egypt in Stade d’Agadir on Friday.
Veteran striker Knowledge Musona was on target as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday.
Cameroon’s AFCON 2025 campaign begins under immediate pressure as they face an in-form Gabon side in a demanding Group F opener that also includes holders Ivory Coast.
Lyon have formally announced the acquisition of Real Madrid forward Endrick on a loan basis until the conclusion of the current season.
Ivory Coast begin their AFCON 2025 title defence against Mozambique knowing expectation, rather than surprise, now follows them into every group match.