Patrice Motsepe invites Al Ahly president to attend Afcon final
Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has invited Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib to attend the Africa Cup of Nations final in February.
Afcon highlights: Tunisia shock Nigeria, Burkina edge Gabon
Catch up with the highlights from this past Sunday’s Afcon action as Tunisia shocked Nigeria with a 1-0 win and Burkina Faso edged Gabon to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Tuchel urges fans to ‘show respect’ after Rudiger hit by lighter
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has urged fans to curb their risky behaviour to protect English football’s “unique atmosphere” after Antonio Rudiger was struck by a lighter thrown from the away supporters during Sunday’s win over Tottenham.
Saints slow City charge and Magpies make move – Premier League talking points
With the rarity of an undisrupted programme, the Premier League once again delivered a weekend of excitement and intrigue.
EPL wrap: Chelsea too good for Spurs again, Liverpool close on Man City
Chelsea solidified their place in the Premier League’s top four by beating Tottenham 2-0 on Sunday as Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City at the top to nine points with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
Guardiola says Southampton draw shows how tough winning title is
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Southampton epitomises the difficulty of defending the Premier League title.
Warriors snatch late win against Amabutho to reach final
Warriors progressed to the final of the DStv Compact Cup after securing a late 2-1 victory over Amabutho at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.
EPL wrap: Rashford sends Man Utd into Premier League top four
Marcus Rashford struck with virtually the last kick of the game to take Manchester United into the Premier League top four at West Ham’s expense with a 1-0 win on Saturday.
Coastal United put three past Dinaledi FC to book spot in final
Coastal United secured their spot in the final of the DStv Compact Cup after cruising to a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-men Dinaledi FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
‘Just the beginning’ says first woman to referee AFCON match
The first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match is confident it will soon become normal to see a female official in charge at the biggest men’s international tournament on the continent.