Barcelona lifted the Super Cup with a convincing win over Real Madrid, but Flick stressed that success meant nothing going into a one-off cup match against highly motivated opposition.
Morocco moved to within one game of ending their long Africa Cup of Nations title drought after defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.
Burkina Faso have dismissed head coach Brama Traore after being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has lauded the quality of the teams at the AFCON but says his side are prepared to overcome Senegal in their semi-final.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle admits his side will take a defensive approach to their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with hosts Morocco on Wednesday.
Stellenbosch FC are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for striker Tshegofatso Mabasa, as first revealed by iDiski Times
Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire have announced the signing of Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy.
Orlando Pirates have announced the double signing of Marumo Gallants duo Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane.
Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing victory at the Signal Iduna Park, fuelled by a dominant second-half display.