High-pressure battles headline Premier League Gameweek 12
Africa Picks breaks down the key matchups of the weekend, highlighting the form trends that could shape this round of Premier League action.
Haiti make historic World Cup run with no-show coach
Haiti have sealed a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first in more than 50 years, under a coach who has never been able to visit the country he leads.
Chiefs, Stellies seek continental statements
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC open their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage campaigns this weekend as South Africa’s two representatives look to establish early momentum in the competition.
Curaçao make history with World Cup qualification
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of just over 150,000 people, has shattered one of international football’s most unlikely barriers by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
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.
Germany and Netherlands dominate to clinch World Cup spots
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
Watch: Top 10 goals scored by Orlando Pirates
Top 10 goals scored by Orlando Pirates in the 2024/2025 season.
Former Pirates midfielder Masuku makes move to Bahrain
Former Orlando Pirates and and Golden Arrows midfielder Menzi Masuku has made an unforeseen move to Al-Shabab in the Bahrain top flight league.
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.
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.