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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has outlined a clear vision for the upcoming 2026/27 season, aiming for success across all competitions after a mixed previous campaign that saw continental glory but a domestic league miss.

Antonio van Wyk has detailed his decision to join Mamelodi Sundowns, emphasizing the club's winning culture and the guaranteed opportunity for silverware as key factors in his return to South African football from Europe.

The CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier draw has set the stage for the regional tournament, with eight teams learning their group stage opponents in Gaborone.

Mamelodi Sundowns have concluded their preseason camp in Austria, returning to South Africa as they prepare for a demanding 2026/27 season across multiple competitions, following the postponement of their opening Betway Premiership fixture.

As the Betway Premiership marks its 30th season, Mamelodi Sundowns reaffirmed their continental prowess with a CAF Champions League title, while Orlando Pirates ended their domestic dominance to claim a historic treble.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has outlined a significant role for the club's academy graduates in the demanding 2026/27 season, emphasizing their immediate importance within a packed schedule.

Mamelodi Sundowns are actively seeking international bids for winger Thapelo Maseko, signaling a clear preference for an overseas move over a domestic transfer to avoid strengthening local rivals.

Albanian side Vllaznia Shkodër prepares to host Malisheva of Kosovo in the UEFA Conference League Qualification First Round, with both teams vying for early European progression.

Connah's Quay Nomads played out a 0-0 draw against Kosovan side FC Ballkani in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, leaving the contest finely balanced ahead of the return fixture.

The Confédération Africaine de Football has released the full match calendar for the 2026-27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup seasons, outlining key dates from preliminary rounds to the finals.

Kaan Ayhan scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal to give Türkiye a 3-2 victory over co-hosts the United States in their final FIFA World Cup Group D match. The win provided a high note for Türkiye, despite their prior elimination, while the United States had already secured the top spot in the group.

Türkiye's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign concluded prematurely after failing to score a single goal across their opening two Group D matches, despite an astonishing 62 attempts. This goalless streak led to their elimination, marking a stark contrast to their pre-tournament expectations.

Despite playing only 37 minutes in the Bundesliga during the 2025/26 season, TSG Hoffenheim forward Adam Hlozek has secured a place in the Czech Republic's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The football community in Kosovo is in mourning following the tragic death of promising forward Fatjon Bunjaku, who passed away at the age of 22 after a road traffic accident. Tributes have poured in from clubs, national federations, and governing bodies.