Group leadership at stake as Al Ahly host Yanga
The CAF Champions League resumes after a brief pause with a heavyweight Group B clash as Al Ahly host Young Africans at Cairo International Stadium on Friday night.
Unbeaten Sundowns test Al Hilal credentials
An unbeaten start sets up a tense Champions League night as Sundowns host Al Hilal in Pretoria.
Barcelona star joins Girona on loan
Girona have completed an unexpected deal with Barcelona, securing a high-profile reinforcement until the end of the La Liga season.
City stunned in Norway as Arsenal cruise
Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain also stumbled but Gabriel Jesus helped keep Arsenal perfect.
Gueye: ‘Injustice drove us’ in AFCON final
A disputed penalty nearly derailed Senegal’s AFCON final, but Pape Gueye says the sense of injustice pushed them to finish the job.
Three Premier League talking points
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League as title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa slipped up. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank could be facing the sack after another dismal loss, while Liverpool’s spluttering form continued.
Villa title hopes dented, Newcastle draw
Aston Villa’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle’s push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award.
Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos
Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s first win at the helm.
Lookman gives Nigeria third place after shoot-out with Egypt
Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off.