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target=_blank>Nigeria take on South Africa in World Cup playoff today – time and where to watch
African women’s football giants South Africa and Nigeria clash on Thursday in Casablanca under high-pressure circumstances neither team envisioned.
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target=_blank>Infantino’s future should be decided by election – CAF president
Infantino is fighting to save his job after a barrage of criticism for his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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target=_blank>How much PSG, Aston Villa will earn after UEFA Super Cup final
PSG’s financial reward for beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup has been revealed.
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target=_blank>Man City winger Doku signs five-year contract extension
Doku has developed into one of the most dynamic forwards in the Premier League since joining from French club Rennes in 2023.
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target=_blank>Chawinga sisters: Meet the siblings behind Malawi’s historic WAFCON run
The Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, have emerged as the driving force behind Malawi’s remarkable run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, helping the Scorchers reach the final in their historic debut at the tournament.
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target=_blank>Messi returns after father’s death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup
The Miami captain flew back to Florida from Argentina on Tuesday night after attending the funeral of his father, Jorge, on Sunday and came on at half-time to a massive ovation.
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target=_blank>Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final
Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON Final
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina produced a remarkable performance as the Indomitable Lionesses defeated hosts Morocco on penalties to reach the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.
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target=_blank>Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in 1-1 draw with Como
Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>PSG down Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, PSG rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>‘We’ll do our best’ – Ajibade fires warning to South Africa ahead playoff clash
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has urged her teammates to put behind them the disappointing defeat to Cameroon, DAILY POST reports. The 10-time African champions’ failure to beat the Indomitable Lionesses in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations cost them automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Justine Madugu’s
‘We’ll do our best’ – Ajibade fires warning to South Africa ahead playoff clash
target=_blank>UEFA Super Cup: Prize money for PSG, Aston Villa after 2-1 win revealed
The prize money for Paris Saint-Germain after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup has been revealed. PSG defeated the Premier League club at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday to become the third club in the history of the competition to win the trophy back-to-back, joining Real Madrid and AC Milan. Two goals
UEFA Super Cup: Prize money for PSG, Aston Villa after 2-1 win revealed
target=_blank>Messi plays first football game after father’s death
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, played his first game for Inter Miami since his father died on Wednesday night. Jorge Messi passed on at 68 years following a battle with illness. Messi was introduced as a 46th substitute for their Leagues Cup clash against Club Leon. The 38-year-old came on to a loud ovation from fans inside the
Messi plays first football game after father’s death
target=_blank>2026 WAFCON Playoff: Madugu backs Super Falcons to deliver against South Africa
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has said his team will make use of another opportunity to earn a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The 10-time African champions failed to secure automatic qualification to the global fiesta following the 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup
2026 WAFCON Playoff: Madugu backs Super Falcons to deliver against South Africa
target=_blank>2027 WWC Playoffs: No margin for error against Super Falcons – Ellis
Banyana Banyana head coach, Desire Ellis has said the former African champions must be at their best when they take on Nigeria in their play-in clash, DAILY POST reports. Ellis’ side are targeting a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation playoffs. Banyana Banyana will be up against their rivals at the Moulay
2027 WWC Playoffs: No margin for error against Super Falcons – Ellis
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Top scorers ahead of Malawi vs Cameroon final
Zambia striker, Barbra Banda and Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga are the current joint-top scorers at the ongoing CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, ahead of the final on Sunday. Banda and Chawinga have five goals each to their names following the conclusion of the WAFCON semi-final stage on Wednesday. Recall that Cameroon defeated WAFCON hosts, Morocco to
WAFCON 2026: Top scorers ahead of Malawi vs Cameroon final
target=_blank>Transfer: He’s our player – Carrick gives update on Rashford’s Man Utd future
Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick, has hinted that Marcus Rashord may have a future at Old Trafford. Carrick believes Rashford offers something “a bit different” to his other options. He was speaking to ITV Sport after United’s penalty shoot-out friendly win over Leeds at Croke Park. According to Carrick, the 28-year-old missed out on
Transfer: He’s our player – Carrick gives update on Rashford’s Man Utd future
target=_blank>EPL: He played World Cup, UCL – Nicky Butt names best signing of summer
Former Manchester United star, Nicky Butt, has named the club’s signing of Youri Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa as the ‘best signing of the summer’ ahead of the new 2026/27 Premier League season. Manchester United have signed several players, including Tielemans, Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow, Kit Margetson, Cristian Orozco and Tynan Thompson to bolster
EPL: He played World Cup, UCL – Nicky Butt names best signing of summer
target=_blank>2027 WWC Playoffs: Banyana will fight hard to beat Super Falcons – Jane
Banyana Banyana captain, Refiloe Jane has declared the team’s readiness for the crucial clash against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. South Africa and Nigeria were knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals, missing out on automatic qualification places for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Banyana Banyana lost 2-1
2027 WWC Playoffs: Banyana will fight hard to beat Super Falcons – Jane
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea set £120m Enzo Fernandez deadline as Alonso takes charge
Chelsea have set a deadline for clubs to pay £120 million if they wish to sign Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes. Manchester City have been notably linked with an interest in the Argentine player. According to football.london, the Blues have established a deadline of Friday at 5pm for City or any other interested parties to
Transfer: Chelsea set £120m Enzo Fernandez deadline as Alonso takes charge
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