Emery, Villa eye Emirates statement

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery returns to his former club, aiming to land a huge blow to Arsenal’s ambitions of a first Premier League title for 22 years.

Guardiola smitten with sensational Cherki

Pep Guardiola has revealed his love for Rayan Cherki had him wanting to kiss the “incredible” French star after his virtuoso performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

Kalulu powers Juve past Pisa

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.

Champions Ivory Coast face stern Cameroon test

Defending champions Ivory Coast face Cameroon with knockout qualification within reach, as two AFCON giants clash in a tense, low-margin Group F battle.

Bafana control destiny as Zimbabwe await

South Africa need one result to advance, but disciplined Zimbabwe promise a tight, tactical Group B finale with qualification hanging in the balance.

Odegaard seals Arsenal win, Wirtz gets off the mark

Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Man City by beating Brighton to retake top spot, while Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal.

Cherki magic takes City to the top

French midfielder Rayan Cherki reinforced Manchester City’s title charge, capping a sensational performance with a late winner against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Egypt test Bafana resolve in AFCON showdown

Egypt’s star power meets South Africa’s control as two opening-round winners collide in a tense Group B clash that could define AFCON momentum.

Yeye backs Bafana to end AFCON wait

Bafana Bafana legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes South Africa have what it takes to end a near three-decade wait for continental glory after opening their AFCON campaign with a hard-fought win over Angola.

In-form Gabon ready to test shaky Cameroon

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.