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Nigeria's lack of in-form goalscorer is going to hurt them against Zambia
Nigeria's progress at Women's AFCON so far: Group winners, check. Unbeaten in three games, check. No goals conceded, check. Progress to quarterfinals, check. Goals? Not so much.

Banyana Banyana smash Mali to cruise into WAFCON quarters
South Africa delivered their best performance of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to set up a quarterfinal vs. Senegal.

TOP HEADLINES

WHO SHOULD WIN THE BALLON D'OR?
PSG's Dembélé is the front-runner to win the Ballon d'Or -- but who actually deserves it?
Now that PSG have lost the Club World Cup, the 2024-25 season is officially over and we can pick the Ballon d'Or for the best player. Who really deserves it?

WHAT DID WE LEARN?
World Cup lessons from Club World Cup: Extreme weather, bad traffic, kickoff times, more
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? Our reporters weigh in.
Club World Cup takeaways: Rating the tournament, best moment, surprise teams, more
Time to let our reporters chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Lyon midfielder Tolisso
Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Why Liverpool could tempt Alexander Isak to leave Newcastle
Craig Burley reacts to Liverpool's interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Would Rodrygo be an upgrade on Díaz for Liverpool?
Nedum Onuoha assesses Luis Díaz's future at Liverpool.

PSL TRANSFER TRACKER
FOOTBALL
South African PSL transfer tracker - Cape Town clubs losing players to PSL teams
Silly season is in progress in South Africa's Betway Premiership, with the PSL transfer window seeing increased action for Cape Town's troubled teams, and the likes of Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs picking up some handy players.

WOMEN'S EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Euro 2025 Power Rankings: Spain still favorites, England a close second
Euro 2025 is down to the final eight teams who have the chance to get their hands on the trophy in Switzerland. We ranked them in order.
Group stage talking points: Best team, best player, predictions, more
The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship is into the knockout stage.

THE TOE POKE
Premier League 2025-26 kit ranking: Every new jersey released so far
Why should you have to wait until all of the Premier League kits are out before you see them ranked? Here's every 2025-26 jersey that's been released.
Flower Power! Wrexham unveil bright new 2025-26 away kit
The new kit takes its inspiration from the daffodil flower.

WREXHAM DOWN UNDER
Wrexham's Australia-NZ tour diary: Will back-to-back-to-back promotions catch up with them?
Wrexham's three consecutive promotions catapulted them to within sight of the Premier League. But are they ready for the Championship's punishing schedule?
New striker Hardie sets goal target for Wrexham

NWSL
WATCH NWSL ON ESPN AFRICA
Some execs call it "crazy" and "dangerous" but NWSL aims to be 32-team league like NFL
"Crazy," "dangerous" or inevitable? The NWSL's commissioner vows to follow the NFL's path to 32 teams. But questions linger, including from execs inside the league.
Top Headlines
- Ter Stegen trains alone, Barça future in doubt
- Source: Liverpool make approach for striker Isak
- Sources: Bellingham out 12 weeks post-surgery
- Source: Liverpool reject Bayern bid for Díaz
- Man United lay Diogo Jota tribute at Anfield
- FIFA reveals details to apply for World Cup tickets
- Sources: Man City extend with Puma in £1bn deal
- Henderson joins Brentford on two-year contract
- Atlético reach deal to sign Argentina's Almada
Tables, fixtures and scores
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