Dylan Johnson

CAF Champions League returns as Sundowns host Lupopo

Mamelodi Sundowns launch their CAF Champions League group stage against Lupopo, seeking a strong statement at Loftus after reaching last season’s final.

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Italy’s Gattuso calls out ‘unfair’ World Cup qualifiers

Is World Cup qualifying fair across all regions? Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso certainly doesn’t think so, and his frustration has reignited a fierce debate about global qualification pathways.

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Clubless Tomiyasu still in Japan’s plans

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu’s lack of a club won’t affect his World Cup chances as long as he stays match-ready.

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Nigeria coach blames ‘voodoo’ for playoff exit

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup dream ended in dramatic fashion as the Super Eagles were knocked out by the Democratic Republic of Congo and coach Eric Chelle believes more than football was at play.

Bafana and Zambia set for key AFCON tune-up

South Africa face Zambia in Gqeberha on Saturday in a crucial pre-AFCON test for both sides as momentum and selection battles take centre stage.

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Premier League title race wide open again

After eleven rounds of the Premier League season, Arsenal continue to set the pace under Mikel Arteta, holding a narrow advantage over Manchester City in the early title race.