AFCON Group B: Bafana, Egypt headline complex battlefield

Egypt enter AFCON 2025 as perennial contenders with unmatched continental pedigree, while Bafana Bafana arrive buoyed by renewed stability and recent qualification success.

AFCON Group A: Morocco lead competitive field

Morocco enter the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts and group favourites, returning to the continental stage with strong form and a deep, experienced squad.

Watch: Why Liverpool are on a losing streak

Champions Liverpool have lost 6 out of 12 Premier League games this season and sit 12th in the table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Chiefs under pressure as Stellies hold top spot

Amakhosi needed a late equaliser to avoid back-to-back defeats, while Stellenbosch saw a late penalty undo their hard work in Zanzibar.

Sundowns stalled by Mokwena’s MC Alger

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their grip on Group C after earning a hard-fought draw in a hostile Algiers atmosphere against Rhulani Mokwena’s MC Alger in the CAF Champions League.

3 Premier League talking points from this past weekend

Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title battle. Alexander Isak finally produced a riposte to critics branding him an expensive flop, while Thomas Frank’s problems mounted at Tottenham.

Paquetá blasts FA after ‘ridiculous’ red-card controversy

Lucas Paquetá launched a fierce criticism of the FA after his red card against Liverpool, accusing the organisation of offering no support during the fallout of his alleged betting scandal.

African players in Europe: Ouattara, Traore hit form ahead of AFCON

Take a look at the African headline makers from across European football over the weekend.

Arsenal maintain lead as Isak sparks Liverpool

Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash, while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

City survive Leeds scare while Tottenham stumble again

Phil Foden spared Manchester City’s blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s problems mounted in a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday.