Nagelsmann warns Wirtz ‘needs time’ to shine at Liverpool

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday backed new Liverpool recruit Florian Wirtz to return to his best form after a low-key start to his Premier League career.

Mbappe calls for players to get more time off

France captain Kylian Mbappe said that top footballers do not necessarily play too many matches but do need more time off in a crowded schedule which offers little time for a break.

Konsa says financial fair play rules ‘killed’ Villa

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa believes financial rules have “killed” the Premier League club.

PSG coach Luis Enrique fractures collarbone

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique fractured his collarbone after a bike accident on Friday, the French Ligue 1 champions announced.

Morocco crush Niger to seal World Cup spot

Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

WATCH: Broos urges Bafana to seize Nigeria chance in qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has urged his players to capitalise on their World Cup qualifying fixture against Group C rivals Nigeria, after overcoming Lesotho on Friday night.

WATCH: Bafana Bafana v Lesotho | WC Qualifier

Mohau Nkota proved his brilliance in the first half before highly-rated Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster showed their class in Bloemfontein.

Clinical Bafana outclass Lesotho in one-sided clash

Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana posted a dominant 3-0 win over Lesotho on Friday evening in a one sided FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter.

Kaizer Chiefs secure Khanyisa Mayo signing

Kaizer Chiefs secured their 11th signing of the new campaign, highly rated Bafana Bafana striker Khanyisa Mayo from CR Belouizdad on Friday.

McCarthy named Kenya’s Coach of the Month for August

Benni McCarthy has been named Kenya’s Coach of the Month for August after guiding the Harambee Stars to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).