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Cagliari vs Udinese Preview: Mid-table edge at stake under the Unipol Domus lights

Liverpool v Chelsea: Premier League – live

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Elche vs Alavés preview: survival six-pointer set for Martínez Valero

Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield: Injuries, new goalkeepers, and a heavyweight tactical test

Third-Place Race Tightens: Sekhukhune’s Statement, Chiefs’ Warning, and Why Every Point Now Hurts

Sekhukhune United’s late-season push has turned the Betway Premiership’s third-place battle into a weekly stress test for Kaizer Chiefs. A gritty 2-2 draw with AmaZulu kept Chiefs in control, but it also underlined how little margin remains with three matches left.

Arteta’s message to Arsenal: block out the final, win the next 90 minutes at West Ham

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep their edge as the season enters a defining three-week stretch, starting with a tricky league trip to West Ham. With a Premier League lead to protect and a Champions League final looming, Arsenal’s biggest opponent may be distraction.

How Eli Junior Kroupi became Bournemouth’s next jewel … and a World Cup bolter

<p>French teenager has racked up numbers this season that put him on a par with Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal</p><p>Bournemouth have unearthed another diamond in Eli Junior Kroupi....

Ghana’s 2026 World Cup Group Dates Are Set — Now the Black Stars’ Real Work Begins

Ghana’s group-stage calendar for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is locked in, with Panama, England and Croatia standing between the Black Stars and the knockout rounds. The kickoff times—two late-night starts for much of Africa—will shape how fans watch and how Ghana manages recovery across a demanding North American schedule.

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘channel energy’ in right way with title in sight

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The seven games that will decide whether Arsenal or City win the title

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Highlanders’ anti-tribalism message puts Zimbabwean football’s matchday culture under the spotlight

Highlanders FC have urged supporters to reject tribalism and violence as tensions around high-profile fixtures continue to worry Zimbabwean football authorities. The club’s stance is a timely reminder that passion can’t be allowed to spill into intimidation, hate speech, or disorder that damages the game.

Levante vs Osasuna Preview: Survival Meets Europe-Chasing Ambition in Valencia

Torino vs Sassuolo: Season Finale in Turin Sets Up a Tight, Tactical Battle

Lens vs Nantes preview: Thomasson’s creativity meets Nantes’ survival push at Bollaert

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Athletics South Africa’s leadership test: Moloi case nears deadline as Mathane steadies the ship

Athletics South Africa says its internal disciplinary process involving suspended president James Moloi is set to reach a conclusion by the end of May. Deputy president John Mathane has stepped in as acting president, with the federation aiming to restore stability during a critical part of the athletics calendar.

ZIFA draws a firm line: Only official channels speak for Zimbabwean football abroad

Zimbabwe’s football governing body has issued a clear warning that it has no ties to unauthorised individuals claiming to represent ZIFA outside the country. The move signals a push to protect the association’s credibility as international football relationships—and the opportunities tied to them—grow more valuable and more vulnerable to misuse.

SA Rugby doubles down on Africa-wide storytelling with renewed CANAL+ broadcast deal

SA Rugby has extended its multi-year domestic broadcast rights agreement with CANAL+, reinforcing a distribution pipeline that reaches millions of viewers across the continent. The renewed partnership signals a sharper focus on cross-platform content, deeper storytelling, and more immersive match coverage as rugby enters a pivotal cycle ahead of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.