Orlando Pirates held at home but reach semi-finals

Orlando Pirates of South Africa were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Mouloudia Alger of Algeria on Wednesday, but still advanced to the CAF Champions League semi-finals.

Emery remains bullish despite defeat in Paris

Unai Emery insisted he still believes his side can get the better of Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-eight tie on Wednesday.

Martinez: Inter ‘showed what we were made of’ against Bayern

Goalscorer Lautaro Martinez said his Inter Milan side “showed what we were made of” after a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

Kompany: Bayern ‘fully believe’ despite Inter setback

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side “fully believe” in their chances despite Tuesday’s 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Southampton sack manager Juric after Premier League relegation

Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday.

African players in Europe: Iwobi ends goal drought to help sink Reds

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi scored for the first time in 15 matches in all competitions to help Fulham shock Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-2 at the weekend.

Watch: Bundesliga’s most unexpected goals

Some goals are pure artistry—meticulously planned and perfectly executed.

Liverpool’s rare loss delays title march, Southampton relegated

Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat this season as Fulham clinched a shock 3-2 win over the runaway leaders, while Southampton were relegated in record-setting time after a 3-1 loss at Tottenham on Sunday.

Buccaneers close gap on Sundowns

Orlando Pirates moved three points closer to Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend following a hard fought 1-0 win against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Watch: Everton v Arsenal | Highlights

Though Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal an early advantage, Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty leveled the score, keeping the Gunners 11 points adrift of Liverpool, who also have an extra match to play.