Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit
epa11848587 Amad Diallo of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Rangers FC, in Manchester, Britain, 23 January 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit

Manchester United’s 2025/26 FA Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday as the 13-time winners were knocked out of the in the third round for just the second time in more than four decades. (more…)

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Nigeria close in on new record at 2025 AFCON
Akor Adams of Nigeria celebrates at the final whistle during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal game between Algeria and Nigeria at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco on 10 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nigeria close in on new record at 2025 AFCON

Nigeria have two games left at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco to set a new goalscoring record for the tournament. (more…)

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Huge giant-killing upset and massive score headline FA Cup Saturday action
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday May 20, 2025.

Huge giant-killing upset and massive score headline FA Cup Saturday action

The third round of the FA Cup delivered one of the most dramatic Saturdays in the competition’s recent history with a famous giant-killing win and a huge scoreline for Manchester City. (more…)

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Nigeria, Egypt power into Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinal match between Algeria and Nigeria at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco on 10 January 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nigeria, Egypt power into Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. (more…)

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Mamelodi Sundowns sign Orlando Pirates winger in transfer shock
Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates challenged by Oswin Appollis of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Orlando Pirates winger in transfer shock

Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the shock transfer of Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng, the club confirmed on Friday. (more…)

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Morocco, Senegal through to AFCON semi-finals
epa12607948 Morocco's Brahim Diaz (L) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 soccer match between Morocco and the Comoros in Rabat, Morocco, 21 December 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI

Morocco, Senegal through to AFCON semi-finals

Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years, whiel Senegal also advance after beating Mali 1-0. (more…)

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What the second half of the PSL season will look like
Aden McCarthy and Inacio Miguel of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 10 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

What the second half of the PSL season will look like

It is going to be a race to the finish in the second half of the Premier Soccer League season, with matches coming thick and fast in league and cup competitions. (more…)

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Betway Premiership to resume earlier than scheduled
Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Saint Eloi Lupopo at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 22 November 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership to resume earlier than scheduled

The Betway Premiership is set to resume earlier than previously scheduled, with the first match now on Monday, January 19, the day after the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. (more…)

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