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Africa Cup of Nations, latest developments: Senegal may appeal to the CAS

The CAS Director General explains: "We are equipped to resolve these disputes with the help of specialist arbitrators"

Brazil v Senegal - International Friendly

Niakhate remains defiant as Senegal stripped of AFCON title

Moussa Niakhate has broken his silence after the Confederation of African Football took the unprecedented step of stripping Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Following a dramatic walk-off during the final against Morocco, the governing body upheld an appeal, awarding the host nation a 3-0 default victory and sparking outrage among the Senegalese players.

SAFPU breaks silence over Bafana's unpaid bonuses after CAF outing

Although the continental competition took place last year in August, the matter of unpaid bonuses only resurfaced five days ago when Neo Maema revealed they are yet to receive a penny. According to the players' association's top official, they have escalated the matter to the South African Football Association with a view of resolving it once and for all.

Goals galore: 5 festive fixtures to back both teams to score

Festive football rarely disappoints, and this year will be no different. Goals are likely over the next couple of weeks.

Ex-Pirates star and Banyana midfielder nominated for CAF Goal of the Year award

The South African stars will contest for the prestigious award against other players from the continent during a gala ceremony that will be conducted by CAF. The continent's football governing body has also set up a dedicated voting hub where fans will cast their votes for their favourite goal. The voting process has already begun and will run until Wednesday, when voting will close.

Ryan Ogam & Dax, Kenya vs Madagsacar, August 2025

Heartbreak for Bafana legend as Kenya crash out of CHAN after losing to ex-Chiefs star's Madagascar

The co-hosts are out of this tournament reserved for home-based players after surrendering an advantage to the Indian Ocean islanders.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	36	24	7	5	68	26	42	79	W W W L L
2	Manchester City	35	22	8	5	72	32	40	74	W D W W W
3	Manchester United	36	18	11	7	63	48	15	65	D W W W L
4	Liverpool	36	17	8	11	60	48	12	59	D L W W W
5	Aston Villa	36	17	8	11	50	46	4	59	D L L W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
L
L

Manchester City

W
D
W
W
W

Manchester United

D
W
W
W
L

Liverpool

D
L
W
W
W

Aston Villa

D
L
L
W
D

Frequently asked questions

What is the NWSL rule of 4?

The NWSL's rule of 4 is where each club is allowed a maximum of four players under the age of 18, between their private entry list and roster.

What is the average salary of an NWSL player?

The average wage an NWSL player is $65,000 a year. The minimum salary is reported at $36,400, with the top players earning up to $400,000 annually.

What does SEI mean in soccer?

In soccer, often used within the WNSL, the acronyom SEI stands for Season Ending Injury.

Who is the 15 year old that signed to the NWSL?

In March 2023, Chloe Ricketts signed a three-year deal to play, when she was just 15 years and 283 days old. This made her the youngest ever player to sign an NWSL contract.