Nigeria, Gabon set for decisive World Cup playoff
Nigeria and Gabon meet on Thursday evening in Rabat for a one-leg FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final that could shape Africa’s qualification race.
Nigeria and Gabon meet on Thursday evening in Rabat for a one-leg FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final that could shape Africa’s qualification race.
Orlando Pirates booked their place in yet another domestic final after edging Richards Bay 1-0 in the Carling Knockout semifinal at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Substitute Yanela Mbuthuma scored twice to give Orlando Pirates a 3-1 win at Golden Arrows on Wednesday, keeping the Soweto outfit three points behind Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates look to build on their draw against Sundowns as both sides return for Round 12, while Durban City and Stellenbosch chase crucial points.
Matchday 4 brings high-stakes fixtures across Europe as contenders like Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona look to strengthen their grip on qualification.
PSL club Kaizer Chiefs will face two Egyptian opponents, Zamalek and Al Masry, after the CAF Confederation Cup group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Morgan Gould believes Amakhosi’s qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage represents a stepping stone in rebuilding their continental credentials, while urging that Friday’s league clash against Durban City could prove demanding.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds’ miserable run.
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Brentford bullied the defending champions in a 3-2 win on Saturday.
Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham’s “unacceptable” display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as Leeds cruised to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road on Friday.