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The second matchday of the Champions League league phase delivered its share of drama and surprises. Spanish clubs enjoyed a perfect night, with wins for FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Villarreal. French sides, by contrast, came unstuck, with defeats for Lille and Lens. But the real shock of the night came in Norway, where Viking held Bayern Munich to a draw (3-3).
Spain, France, Norway
Beaten 4–1 in Istanbul, Galatasaray had nonetheless led and thought they had gone two clear through a sequence involving Victor Osimhen. The goal disallowed for Barış Alper Yılmaz, then two Barcelona goals in three minutes after the break, changed the match.
After placing the “DR Congo, Heart of Africa” tourism label on the sleeve of its match shirts, AS Monaco is moving on to a new stage of its partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A training session for coaches and heads of academies began on 13 October at the Tata Raphaël stadium in Kinshasa. Over three days, participants are to familiarise themselves with the Monaco club's working methods in developing young footballers.
DR Congo
Malawi thrashed Zimbabwe 7–0 in Harare on Tuesday, with a hat-trick from Temwa Chawinga. The Scorchers go through to the third round of Olympic qualifying, where they will meet Kenya, who knocked them out in 2019.
Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya
Back on Friday and providing the decisive assist for Mario Lemina, the Nigerian striker is set for a major European occasion this Tuesday. His role against Barça is yet to be defined, and his contribution is not limited to goals.
Nigeria
Matchday two of the Champions League league phase is played on 13 and 14 October. Two fixtures stand out: Atlético Madrid, looking to bounce back after losing their opener, welcome Manchester United, who are keen to build on a successful start to the competition, while Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, both winners on matchday one, meet in a heavyweight clash.
Spain, England, France
MTN8 winners on Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns resume the race for points on Tuesday at Richards Bay. The leaders remain unbeaten, but Orlando Pirates are one point behind with a game in hand. A continental trip to Angola follows.
South Africa, Angola
Newcastle travel to Coventry on Monday 12 October, kick-off 20:00 Brazzaville time. The promoted side are fresh from their first win of the season but still need to find the net at home, without the suspended Taiwo Awoniyi.
Nigeria
Rocked at the end of last season by match-fixing cases in the D1 Lonato that led to the suspension of two officials, the Togolese Football Federation must now rule on another second-division fixture, between JCA (Jeunesse Club d'Agoè-Nyivé) and Abou Ossé. The case involves a coach, club officials, players and money.
Togo
Ivorian forward Yan Diomande scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the 1-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday 10 October at the Santiago Bernabéu, on matchday eight of the Spanish league. The goal could raise his standing in the Madrid squad, particularly relative to Vinícius Júnior, his direct rival on the left wing, who risks a suspension after being sent off during the match.
Spain, Ivory Coast
Manchester City won at Anfield after Gravenberch was sent off. Starter Iliman Ndiaye was replaced by Doku, who played a part in the turning point and then scored. A victory built in the second half.
Senegal
After the showing of African teams at the 2026 World Cup, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) wants to take the next step. The challenge now is to strengthen structures, investment and training so that its 54 member associations can become more competitive and financially independent, with the 2030 World Cup in sight.
Cape Verde
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