SUPANEWS

Chelsea has completed the surprise signing of experienced England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford on a two-year contract.

Fenerbahce have emerged as surprise contenders for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with the Turkish giants reportedly considering a move for the England international.

South Africa’s football spotlight shifts to the MTN8 this weekend, with four high-stakes quarterfinals as the country’s biggest clubs chase silverware and the underdogs eye giant-killings.

South African football has another star ready to shine on Europe’s biggest stage, with Relebohile Mofokeng set to make his Champions League debut for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise.

The opening weekend of the 2026/27 SA Premiership produced plenty of talking points, with seven matches played across Saturday, 1 August, and Sunday, 2 August. Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants were not involved in the opening round.

Matthias Jaissle is set to take charge of Newcastle United, with the German coach emerging as the club’s incoming head coach as they prepare for the new season.