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AmaZulu vs Kaizer Chiefs Preview: A Tactical Chess Match at Moses Mabhida

Loftus Versfeld becomes Sundowns’ proving ground as AS FAR arrive for a heavyweight first leg

Mamelodi Sundowns host Morocco’s AS FAR on Sunday with the first leg of the CAF Champions League final offering a chance to reshape a season’s narrative. For Miguel Cardoso and a squad built to dominate, this is about turning control into continental legacy.

Warriors Lay Early Foundations for AFCON 2025 as Zimbabwe Awaits Qualifying Draw

Zimbabwe’s national team has moved into early AFCON 2025 mode, with coach Michael Nees and ZIFA outlining a preparation plan ahead of Tuesday’s qualifying draw. The immediate goal is to turn better organization into consistent results—starting with sharper camps, clearer player monitoring, and a more stable match calendar.

Durban City Face the Orlando Stadium Test as Pirates Turn Up the Press

Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants: Press vs Counter at Old Peter Mokaba

Liverpool v Arsenal, Chelsea v Manchester United, Manchester City celebrations: WSL final day – live

<p>⚽ WSL updates from around the grounds, 1pm BST starts<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/foot...

Aronimink bites back as McNealy and Smalley set the pace at the PGA Championship

Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley share the PGA Championship’s halfway lead at 4-under after two wind-whipped rounds at Aronimink. Scottie Scheffler sits two shots back, close enough to pounce as the course continues to punish anything less than disciplined golf.

Slot stays calm after Villa defeat — but Liverpool’s Champions League margin is gone

Arne Slot insists Liverpool don’t need panic after a chaotic 4-2 loss at Aston Villa, arguing that a summer reset and player adaptation can quickly change the picture. The problem is immediate: Liverpool now head into the final weekend needing a win to keep Champions League qualification in their own hands.

Harry Kane’s German evolution has England dreaming big ahead of 2026

Harry Kane’s 2025/26 Bundesliga numbers are absurd: 33 goals in 30 matches, with production that travels as well as it thrives at home. At 32, he isn’t just finishing chances — he’s refining the complete striker package that could define England’s World Cup run.

Pirates’ title push is built in the shadows: why scouting and goals finally align for the Bucs

Orlando Pirates are closing in on a long-awaited league crown, and club icon Lucky Lekgwathi says the real difference-maker has been smarter recruitment driven by strong scouting. With the goals flowing and the squad deeper than in recent seasons, the Bucs look equipped not just to win it, but to sustain it.

Harare’s COSAFA Congress puts Zimbabwe in the regional spotlight — and Magwizi on the ballot

Zimbabwe will host COSAFA’s Elective Congress in Harare on May 17, a meeting that will reshape the region’s football leadership for the next cycle. ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi is among five candidates chasing four Executive Committee seats, with the vote carrying real implications for Zimbabwe’s influence in Southern African football.

Faé rolls the dice with Pepe’s return as Ivory Coast set sights on a first World Cup knockout run

Emerse Faé has unveiled Ivory Coast’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by the recall of Nicolas Pépé and the inclusion of rising options like Yan Diomande and Amad. Drawn into Group E with Germany, the Elephants are aiming to turn a familiar story—early exits—into a genuine breakthrough.

‘It defies belief’: West Ham and Tottenham fans fume amid relegation panic

<p>Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, captures the discontent at both clubs after years of mismanagement as the trapdoor awaits one of them</p><p>Fury. Grief. Embarrassment. Horror. Resi...

Bafana’s World Cup reveal set for May 27: SAFA locks in the moment that shapes South Africa’s summer

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad will be unveiled on May 27, 2026, with the announcement set to be carried by SABC News. With selection pressure peaking, the date effectively starts South Africa’s final countdown—on the pitch, in the stands, and across the country’s viewing parties.

Sundowns leave Pretoria level with AS FAR — and the Champions League final is now a test of nerve

Mamelodi Sundowns’ hopes of lifting the CAF Champions League trophy remain finely balanced after a 1-1 first-leg draw at home to Morocco’s AS FAR in Pretoria. Miguel Cardoso wanted a statement night at Loftus Versfeld; instead, the tie heads north with everything still on the line.

Harare Takes the Lead in Southern Africa’s Football Politics as COSAFA Chiefs Gather

Zimbabwe has welcomed COSAFA’s top leadership to Harare ahead of the regional body’s Elective Annual General Assembly, putting governance—rather than goals—at the centre of the weekend. With CAF president Patrice Motsepe also expected in town, the meetings underline how regional alignment is becoming a key lever for development and influence in African football.

SA athletics’ Ghana ordeal sparks ministerial probe — and a wider reckoning for African meets

South Africa’s sport minister Gayton McKenzie has ordered an investigation into complaints from athletes at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with living conditions and overall treatment at the centre of the claims. The episode has reignited questions about minimum hosting standards, athlete welfare, and accountability across the continent’s major track-and-field events.

Rousey vs. Carano, Rebooted: Netflix bout turns MMA nostalgia into a modern spectacle

Ronda Rousey’s first cage appearance since 2015 is set to come against Gina Carano, who is attempting an almost unheard-of return after 17 years away. With Netflix positioned as the stage, the matchup is as much about combat legacy and entertainment economics as it is about rankings.