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A happy Lookman is good for Atletico Madrid, Nigeria, and even Atalanta
When Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman's departure from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid finally went through, and one could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from both camps.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Carrick has restored hope to Man United, but it's what comes next that matters
Michael Carrick's three-game winning streak has certainly lifted the mood at Old Trafford. But building on this early form will truly test Man United's mettle.
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Sundowns coach Cardoso under pressure for Lupopo clash in CAF CL
Mamelodi Sundowns seek to bounce back from a disappointing CAF Champions League double-header against Al-Hilal when they visit DR Congo's Saint-Éloi Lupopo in Lubumbashi on Sunday.
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Amakhosi must move past Stellies loss to see off Al Masry in Confed Cup
After a disappointing performance in their 2-1 Nedbank Cup round of 32 loss to Stellenbosch, Kaizer Chiefs need to bounce back quickly in a vital CAF Confederation Cup fixture at home to Egypt's Al Masry in Polokwane.
NFL
WATCH THE SUPER BOWL ON ESPN AFRICA
Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.
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Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Three Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Mike Macdonald's defense.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to activate Rashford clause for permanent deal
Barcelona have decided to sign Marcus Rashford, while Chelsea are eyeing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Slot: Liverpool are planning for life post Van Dijk
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AFRICA AT THE T20 WORLD CUP
CRICKET
T20 World Cup 2026 - Aiden Markram on batters intent revolution
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Tatenda Taibu's eyes are on the road ahead
Whether it's spotting young players with talent - from Zimbabwe or elsewhere - or mentoring his 16-year-old son, he's looking to the future
Semenyo and Lookman cleared for takeoff, but Salah in holding pattern... for now
SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL
TRANSFER WINDOW REVIEW
Sundowns did A LOT of business in January, but was all of it good?
Mamelodi Sundowns' solid work in this past transfer window may have come too late to immediately compensate for questionable decisions made in the previous two windows.
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The South African PSL transfer window is closed! - Which Big Three team did the best deals?
The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window has closed. There were big movements among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, so which of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, or Kaizer Chiefs did the best business in January?
AFRICANS ABROAD
Africa's players making the most of European leagues ahead of WAFCON
Even with the Africa-led NWSL in the United States currently in its off-season, a new generation of African stars is shining bright in Europe in the early stages of 2026.
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Imagine if Man City had signed Semenyo one transfer window earlier...
Antoine Semenyo has quickly showed why Manchester City were on the money in signing him this transfer window, but his arrival may not be in time to save their Premier League race.
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