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Abdeslam Ouaddou eyes morale-boosting Soweto derby victory
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Ouaddou targets derby win to boost confidence

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has set sights on securing a victory over fierce rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a bid to restore his team’s confidence after two consecutive defeats.
The two teams will lock horns in the famed Soweto derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday (15h30), in what will be the first installment of the fixture in the 2025/26 campaign.

Match Preview: No excuses for Liverpool ahead of crucial West Ham United clash
Liverpool vs West Ham – Premier League Preview

Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Venue: Anfield

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

The calendar tightens. The margins narrow.

Liverpool return to Anfield knowing the arithmetic is no longer theoretical. Champions League qualification is not a luxury — it is the baseline expectation for reigning champions navigating a transitional season.

Three Real Madrid stars guaranteed a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad – report
Not long remains for the FIFA World Cup, and Brazil is one of the many nations looking to make a comeback statement this time around.
After all, they have been one of the underperforming heavyweights in the competition for a while now, and there is a real sense of pressure around the Selecao to deliver this time.
As part of their bid to go all the way in this year’s World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti was named the manager of the Brazilian NT and has started well with the team.

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Mosquera delivers fantastic performance for Wolves in 2-0 derby win over Villa

Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a 2-0 win over Midlands rivals Aston Villa at the Molineux, as Wolves extended their excellent start to life under Rob Edwards.
Wolves held firm and picked their moments to get forward. Joao Gomes delivered a rock-solid display in midfield, which he capped with a goal on 61.
The Old Gold ensured the win in the dying embers through Rodrigo Gomes. They are still likely to go down, but not without a fight.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 18: Toni Fernandez of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Barcelona Atletic’s miserable run of injuries has continued, with Toni Fernandez the latest player to be ruled out for Juliano Belletti’s side.
The teenager has sustained an ankle injury and will miss the next month.

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Gareth Southgate Breaks Silence on Man United Manager Speculation
Gareth Southgate Distances Himself from Man United Role

Speculation around Gareth Southgate and Man United has swirled in recent weeks and months, fuelled by upheaval at Old Trafford and the appointment of familiar faces behind the scenes. Yet the former England manager has now offered clarity. A return to the Premier League, and specifically to Manchester United, is not on his agenda.

Southgate stepped away from international football in July 2024, shortly after England’s defeat in the European Championship final.

Botola Pro Morocco: date, time, channel and head-to-head history of Wydad vs Berkane
Date, time, channel and head-to-head history of Wydad vs Berkane

Wydad vs Berkane/CAF
The Mohamed V Stadium will host the marquee clash of the Moroccan championshipbetween Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) and Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB).
The Casablanca side currently sits third in the league standings with 23 points, having claimed 7 wins and 2 draws from 9 matches played.
Meanwhile, Berkane occupies sixth place with 18 points (5 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat).

Egyptian Premier League: date, time, channel and head-to-head history for Al Ahly vs ZED FC
Date, time, channel and head-to-head history for Al Ahly vs ZED FC

Al Ahly – ZED FC/@Ahram
Al Ahly will host ZED FC in a clash counting for matchday 18 of the Egyptian Premier League.
The Cairo giants currently sit second in the domestic standings with 36 points, while the Giza-based club occupies eighth place with 25 points.

Date and kick-off time for Al Ahly vs ZED
This exciting Egyptian league fixture is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, with kick-off at 19:30 GMT.