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German Bundesliga January 8, 2026

Bundesliga Preview: Defending Champions Bayern Flying High, Mainz Facing Relegation Woes

The Bundesliga returns this weekend with Matchday 16, featuring heavyweight clashes such as Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund on Friday and Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg on Sunday. Bayer Leverkusen, Stuttgart, and RB Leipzig are also in action as the…

AFCON January 8, 2026

Confident Mahrez eyes victory in AFCON last-eight showdown

Al-Ahli winger and Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has expressed confidence in his nations ability to overcome Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.

Transfer News January 8, 2026

AmaZulu sign Zimbabwe midfielder Mason Mushore from Highlanders

AmaZulu have announced the signing of 24-year-old Zimbabwean midfielder Mason Mushore from Highlanders FC on a permanent deal.

Spanish La Liga January 8, 2026

Copa del Rey draw confirms round of 16 opponents for Real Madrid and Barcelona

Real Madrid and Barcelona will face Albacete and Racing Santander respectively in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey.

English Premier League January 8, 2026

Pep Guardiola rues missed chance as MAN City lose ground in title battle

Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Etihad Stadium, extending their winless run to three matches.

PSL January 7, 2026

Sinethemba Badela outlines vision for Durban City dominance

Sinethemba Badela says he intends to build on the good work of predecessor Gavin Hunt at Durban City following his recent appointment as head coach.

Barcelona's Dani Olmo (C) celebrates his goal with teammates during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, 03 January 2026. EPA/Andreu Dalmau

Spanish La Liga January 7, 2026

LA LIGA PREVIEW: Barcelona LOOK TO INCREASE ADVANTAGE, LEVANTE CONTINUE Relegation BATTLE

As LaLiga rolls into Matchweek 19, Barcelona remain firmly perched at the top of the table, strengthened by their assured 2–0 victory over Espanyol. Villarreal continued their upward push with a confident win over Elche, while Real Madrid kept…

Transfer News PSL January 7, 2026

BREAKING: Sekhukhune United announce signing of Lehlohonolo Mojela from Stellenbosch

Sekhukhune United have announced the signing of striker Lehlohonolo Mojela from Stellenbosch ahead of the second half of the Betway Premiership campaign.

AFCON January 7, 2026

Boulbina’s extra‑time strike fires Algeria into AFCON quarter‑finals past DR Congo

Adil Boulbina’s extra-time brilliance sends Algeria past DR Congo into AFCON quarter-finals

AFCON January 7, 2026

Mofokeng shoulders blame for Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations exit

Relebohile Mofokeng feels responsible for Bafana’s early AFCON exit