Chiefs under pressure as Stellies hold top spot

Amakhosi needed a late equaliser to avoid back-to-back defeats, while Stellenbosch saw a late penalty undo their hard work in Zanzibar.

Sundowns stalled by Mokwena’s MC Alger

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their grip on Group C after earning a hard-fought draw in a hostile Algiers atmosphere against Rhulani Mokwena’s MC Alger in the CAF Champions League.

Paquetá blasts FA after ‘ridiculous’ red-card controversy

Lucas Paquetá launched a fierce criticism of the FA after his red card against Liverpool, accusing the organisation of offering no support during the fallout of his alleged betting scandal.

African players in Europe: Ouattara, Traore hit form ahead of AFCON

Take a look at the African headline makers from across European football over the weekend.

Fofana: “We fear no one” before Arsenal clash

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana insists the Blues are not concerned with Arsenal’s form, despite first playing second in one of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season.

Hjulmand’s swift turnaround puts Leverkusen back on track

Leverkusen look revitalised under Hjulmand, who has delivered an early-season uplift despite inheriting a squad in transition after Ten Hag’s short spell.

PSG reload midfield for renewed title push

With Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz finally back together, PSG look to shake off their slow start and reassert control of Ligue 1.

Liverpool falter again; Arsenal prepare for Chelsea clash

Liverpool’s downturn continues before their trip to West Ham, as league-leaders Arsenal face second-placed Chelsea in a pivotal early-season test.

Sundowns brace for major test in Algiers

Mamelodi Sundowns continue their CAF Champions League campaign with a high-stakes away clash against MC Alger, a meeting between two sides entering the round in strong domestic form.

Chiefs, Stellies target big CAF statement

Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC return to CAF Confederation Cup action this week as South Africa’s representatives look to build early group-stage momentum.