African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

Wiliete–Sundowns: why a draw knocks out the holders

The 1–1 draw in Pretoria sends Wiliete through on away goals. Mabululu’s equaliser changed what both sides needed after Sundowns had taken the lead.

Angola, South Africa

Napoli–Roma (3–3): Anguissa dazzles, Balerdi rescues a point

Napoli led 2–0 and 3–2, but Balerdi’s brace matched McTominay’s. Anguissa’s overhead kick was not enough: the full story, key figures and SNA analysis.

Italy, Cameroon, Ivory Coast

Aston Villa–City (2–1): Jackson ends the perfect league start

Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Villa beat City. Verified match stats, critical analysis and SNA’s player of the match.

England, Senegal

Atlético–Deportivo: win first, then watch the Clásico

Atlético chase a sixth straight league win. Lookman is in the squad while Deportivo miss Aubameyang. Kick-off is at 19:00 UTC.

Spain, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon

Lazio–Parma: top spot in sight, a test to handle

Unbeaten Lazio have 19 points and can move provisionally top. Parma arrive short of goals for a fixture kicking off at 18:45 UTC.

Italy, Morocco, Nigeria, Mali

Valencia–Villarreal: a derby to end the wait for a win

Valencia seek their first home win while Villarreal must recover from Anfield. Kick-off is at 16:30 UTC, with Pape Gueye one to watch.

Spain, Senegal, Nigeria

Dortmund–Frankfurt: Guirassy returns to form with top spot in sight

Dortmund host Frankfurt at 16:30 UTC on Saturday. After Guirassy’s European double, BVB aim to end two league draws and move provisionally to the top.

Germany, Guinea

Napoli–Roma: a recovery to confirm against depleted visitors

Napoli host Roma at 16:00 UTC on Saturday. Anguissa and Ndicka are in the squads as the hosts seek consistency against opponents missing several key players.

Italy, Cameroon, Ivory Coast

Chelsea–Tottenham: Penders set for test as Maddison remains a doubt

Chelsea chase a third straight league win. Penders is expected in goal; Tottenham can call on Marmoush but are still assessing Maddison.

England, Egypt

Aston Villa–Manchester City: Haaland returns as Villa target the perfect run

City chase an eighth win from eight league games. Haaland is available, but fitness questions remain before a demanding trip to Villa Park.

England, Ghana

Hoffenheim–Lyon: Kramarić strikes as possession fails to protect OL

Lyon lost 3–0 at Hoffenheim despite 57% possession. Kramarić scored once and supplied two assists as the visitors struggled to turn passes into chances.

Baku hosts first FIFA U15 World Cup, built so every team keeps playing

The first FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival kicks off in Baku on 24 October. Until the 30th, 189 teams will take part in a tournament designed to maximise the number of matches played.

Azerbaijan, Congo, DR Congo, Senegal, Cameroon, Mali, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Algeria, Gabon, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius