South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.
Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams struck in the second half to lead Bafana Bafana to a 2-0 win against Benin in Abidjan.
Liverpool fullback and vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Spanish giants and UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid.
Thomas Partey and fellow Premier League midfielder Mohammed Kudus struck as Ghana outplayed Madagascar in a top-of-the-table African 2026 World Cup qualifying group match.
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona’s teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
Juventus have decided to gamble on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season’s Champions League.
New Zealand qualified for the World Cup with a win over New Caledonia, but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced.
Alex Iwobi has flourished under Marco Silva at Fulham, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.