Chiefs under pressure to keep pace with Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs head to Mbombela needing a win to stay in touch with leaders Orlando Pirates as their winless run stretches to three matches.

Madrid lose Trent with long-term injury

Real Madrid confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a thigh injury, with reports suggesting the defender could miss up to two months.

Maresca defends rotation after Chelsea’s Leeds setback

Enzo Maresca says workload and injuries demanded rotation, rejecting criticism after Chelsea’s midweek collapse at Elland Road.

Arteta backs Merino for shock attacking role

Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered as a striker option, even when Arsenal’s forwards return to full fitness.

Super Eagles icon retires on eve of AFCON

In a shock announcement, William Troost-Ekong has ended his Nigeria career only weeks before AFCON, stripping the Super Eagles of vital experience.

Mbokazi’s American dream raises big Bafana questions

Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s R52 million move to Chicago Fire has stunned SA football, a career-defining leap that could elevate or unsettle the Bafana star.

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.