
CAF shocks with referee for CAF Champions League final first leg
CAF has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 06:28

CAF has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR.

Surrey complete their first County Championship win of the season with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sussex at the Kia Oval.

Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row and will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the two-legged finale.

A court in the Netherlands dismisses a legal challenge by NAC Breda to replay a league fixture because of the ineligibility of an opposition player – avoiding more than 130 Eredivisie matches potentially being scrutinised.

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofokeng has powered to the summit of Africa’s highest valued U23 player at R68.6m.

A fully fit Juarno Augustus remains every bit deserving of a Springbok call-up, and the selectors will know it.

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has defended his decision to substitute captain Puleng Marema after a missed penalty in their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Donegal will travel to Kerry in the opening round of this year’s All-Ireland series in a mouth-watering repeat of last year’s final.

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Speaking on The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya calls for heavy penalties, including fines or race bans, for drivers who disrespect the sport and the championship’s direction. Montoya’s comments follow Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s open criticism of the 2026 F1 regulations.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates continue their quest for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title dream, visiting Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town.

Swansea City have shown signs of promise under boss Vitor Matos, but there is work to do if they are to make genuine progress next season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his side’s season has been “unacceptable” following an 18th defeat in all competitions.

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Kaizer Chiefs face a crucial test against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, with the Betway Premiership title race hanging in the balance.

The Betway Premiership title race could take a decisive turn this week as Mamelodi Sundowns look to tighten their grip at the summit.

Petersen insists Chiefs are focused on securing maximum points and a top-three finish, not influencing the title race against Sundowns.