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Highbury FC's Luke Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat against Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships

Highbury FC aim to bounce back against Casric Stars

Highbury FC look to revive their Motsepe Foundation Championship promotion hopes when they face Casric Stars on Friday following a setback against Lerumo Lions.

Mamelodi Sundowns soccer coach Miguel Cardoso speaks at a media open day in Johannesburg on Wednesday

Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash against Wiliete SC as another final, with a spot in the next round at stake following a goalless first leg.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

 Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

Lionel Messi scored a rapid second-half brace to guide Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, while Erling Haaland struck twice to keep Premier League leaders Manchester City flying.

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford

Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool fought back to defeat nine-man Brentford 2-1 on a dramatic Premier League Saturday.

West Ham's Portuguese head coach Nuno Espírito Santo shouts instructions to the players from the touchline

West Ham beat Championship leaders Swansea to boost promotion bid

West Ham boosted their promotion push with a 1-0 victory over Championship leaders Swansea, while Middlesbrough fought back to claim a dramatic point.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz is confident his team will qualify for the group stages of the Confederation Cup
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Chiefs coach Da Cruz confident his team will qualify

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz remains confident that Amakhosi will overturn a 1-0 deficit against Zambia's Red Arrows to secure Confederation Cup group stage qualification at FNB Stadium.

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

Chippa United players Abbubaker Mobara, Tshepang Makara and Goodman Mosele test their skills during a training session this week.
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Truter wary of Kruger threat ahead of league return

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has warned his side to stay composed against an energetic, high-pressing Kruger United as the Betway Premiership resumes at Buffalo City Stadium.

Liverpool's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring one of his three goals in the Uefa Champions League soccer clash against LASK in Linz, Austria, on Wednesday

Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool – Iraola

Andoni Iraola backed Bradley Barcola to embark on a dominant run of form after the French forward scored a sensational hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK.

Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Wednesday.

Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision

Jose Mourinho has criticized Spanish football authorities over the timing of Vinicius Junior's four-match ban, which was announced just hours before Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Roma.

An aerial view shows the Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City FC, in Manchester, north-west England

Regulator 'will resign' if any political interference in Manchester City case

The chair of English football's Independent Football Regulator has pledged to resign if there is political interference in the Manchester City investigation, while warning the English game stands on the edge of financial disaster.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez defends the ball from Atletico Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo during the Uefa Champions League match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 13, 2026.

Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment

Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United's board and recruitment hierarchy over a perceived lack of summer transfer investment following their Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.

Gianni Infantino is increasingly likely to secure re-election for a fourth term as Fifa president due to the lack of a heavyweight rival

Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

Gianni Infantino is on track to secure re-election as FIFA president for a fourth term as rivals struggle to mount a credible challenge despite backlash over his commercial plans.

Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca celebrates on the pitch after the English Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, on October 11, 2026.

Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League under vastly different circumstances, with City confronting a critical Premier League financial verdict while PSG ride high on European success.