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Coach Pitso Mosimane works with the Bafana Bafana soccer team in a training session in Johannesbug
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Bafana coach Pitso wary of Benni’s Kenya

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane warns against taking Benni McCarthy's Kenya lightly ahead of their back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.



Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca (L) speaks with Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland after the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 4, 2026.

Three talking points from the Premier League

Manchester United remain trapped in the relegation zone despite a wild 4-4 draw, while Manchester City's title hopes suffer another blow as Arsenal extend their lead.


Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper  Alisson Becker celebrates his team second goal scored by Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi Stadium in Istanbul on November 4, 2026

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed his desire to extend his stay at Anfield beyond this season, confirming that talks over a new deal are underway.

Aston Villa's Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League - League phase, Matchday 1 - football match between Club Brugge KV and Aston Villa FC at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on September 8, 2026.

African players in Europe: Jackson scores as Villa squander leads at United

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson scored early for Aston Villa in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester United, headlining an impressive weekend of performances by African stars across Europe's top leagues.

Chippa United owner Siviwe Mpengesi
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Chippa United mull permanent Gqeberha exit after Chiefs clash

Chippa United chair Siviwe Mpengesi says the upcoming Betway Premiership match against Kaizer Chiefs could be the club's last in Gqeberha due to stalled municipality agreements and high operating costs.

Valencia's Spanish defender  Arnau Martinez jumps for the ball with Real Madrid's Spanish defender  Marc Cucurella during the Spanish league football match   at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on November 7

Real Madrid beat Valencia to level Liga leaders Barca

Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh consecutive match as Real Madrid claimed a dominant 3-0 victory over 10-man Valencia to move level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by USM Alger's Haithem Loucif  during the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup match  at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday

Mamelodi Sundowns suffer another continental blow

Mamelodi Sundowns missed out on continental silverware after falling 3-1 to Algeria's USM Alger in a rain-soaked CAF Super Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Nottingham Forest's English striker Liam Delap celebrates scoring the team's second goal against Manchester City at The City Ground in Nottingham on November 7

Delap double condemns City to third straight defeat

Liam Delap scored twice as Nottingham Forest secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Manchester City at the City Ground, inflicting a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Enzo Maresca's side.

Liverpool's Swedish striker Alexander Isak heads the ball and scores his team second gal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi Stadium in Istanbul on November 4, 2026.

Liverpool lose to Fenerbahce as Como hit nine in stunning Champions League win

Liverpool's unbeaten Champions League streak ended with a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, while Cesc Fabregas' Como made history with an astonishing 9-1 victory away to Lens.

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026.

Man Utd fightback can be 'start of something good' - Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes dismissed speculation over his relationship with manager Michael Carrick after inspiring Manchester United's dramatic Champions League comeback victory against Roma.

New West Ham manager Scott Parker

West Ham fightback salvages Cardiff draw on Parker's bow

West Ham fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to earn a 3-3 draw against Cardiff on Scott Parker's managerial debut, while Championship leaders Middlesbrough suffered a 2-0 defeat at Wrexham.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his players during the Carling Knockout Cup, Last 16 match against Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on October 27
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Pirates take on Sekhukhune in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Orlando Pirates take on Sekhukhune United as the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final action heats up this weekend.

Inter Milan's Italian defender #32 Federico Dimarco (L) and Feyenoord's Dutch defender #26 Givairo Read fight for the ball during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Feyenoord and Inter Milan at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on November 3, 2026.

Impressive Inter reignite Champions League campaign with easy Feyenoord win

Inter Milan secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Feyenoord at De Kuip, putting their Champions League campaign firmly back on track.

Manchester United's Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3

Man Utd snap winless streak with Roma comeback

Manchester United overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending a nine-game winless run and offering under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a vital lifeline.

West Ham have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo

Emslie subbing: ONLINE FIRST HR051126P13 West Ham turn to Parker as new boss after sacking Nuno

West Ham United are in talks to appoint former midfielder Scott Parker as their new manager after parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo.