Aston Villa extended their extraordinary charge under Unai Emery by securing an eighth consecutive victory, overcoming Basel in a Europa League clash that showcased their resilience and depth. The head coach reshuffled his lineup heavily after the dramatic Premier League success against Arsenal, yet the visitors still seized control when Evann Guessand swept in his…
Crystal Palace produced a composed and forceful display in Dublin, easing past Shelbourne to strengthen their push toward a place in the Conference League’s last-16 stage. The visitors struck three times before the interval, with Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah, and Yeremy Pino all converting during a dominant opening period. Their advantage might have been greater,…
Nottingham Forest strengthened their bid for automatic progression in the Europa League after a tense victory away to Utrecht. Substitute Igor Jesus delivered the decisive moment, finding the net barely a minute after stepping onto the pitch. He reacted quickest when Dan Ndoye’s nodded effort was pushed into his path, guiding in the second goal…
AmaZulu forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, despite a somewhat unforgettable 2025, didn’t make it to be in the final Warriors squad for AFCON, announced by ZIFA today. Romanian mentor Mario Marinica named the squad that will do duty at the 35th edition of the biannual tournament, which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to…
The Warriors’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have taken a significant hit after key players Marshall Munetsi and Jordan Zemura were ruled out of the final squad. The official list was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, ending days of uncertainty surrounding the duo’s fitness. Both players suffered injuries in the past week while…
Manchester City clawed their way to a superb Champions League triumph in Madrid, overturning an early deficit and intensifying the scrutiny on Real manager Xabi Alonso. The home side, already under pressure after domestic struggles and reported dressing-room tensions, could not sustain their initial momentum at the Bernabeu. Real’s top scorer, Kylian Mbappé, was restricted…
Arsenal extended their flawless run in the Champions League as Noni Madueke struck twice in a confident victory over Club Brugge. Mikel Arteta refreshed his side after the defeat to Aston Villa, and one of his incoming players provided the crucial early breakthrough. Madueke muscled past a marker and unleashed a fierce drive from a…
Benfica strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout playoff stage of the Champions League after overcoming Napoli, earning back-to-back triumphs in the competition. Jose Mourinho’s squad had opened the league phase with four consecutive setbacks, yet the group responded with renewed resilience, following their success in Amsterdam by defeating the Italian title holders in Lisbon.…
Liverpool earned an important Champions League triumph in Italy after Dominik Szoboszlai converted an 88th-minute penalty to edge out Inter Milan. The lead-up to the meeting had been overshadowed by Mohamed Salah’s omission, following his claim that the club had mistreated him and that his relationship with Arne Slot had deteriorated. With the Egyptian attacker…
Chelsea’s pursuit of a direct route into the Champions League knockout rounds suffered a setback in northern Italy, where Atalanta overturned an early concession to claim all three points. Both clubs entered the contest level on ten points from identical records, and their meeting reflected that balance for long stretches. The visitors moved ahead midway…