There is an active and exciting racing programme this festive weekend, starting with the Listed Flamboyant Stakes (Race 6, 1600m) and the Listed Christmas Handicap (Race 7, 1600m), on a nine-race card at HWB Greyville on Friday afternoon.

South Africa will go head-to-head with Egypt in their second 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B match at the Adrar Stadium on 26 December.

With Como currently on a run of losses, the rising Serie A outfit will hope to return to the winning column this weekend when they take on Lecce on away soil.

Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on 26 December.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was preparing to go to the market during the forthcoming Betway Premiership transfer window for a striker but Sifiso Luthuli has changed his mind. 

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is confident that a re-energised Relebohile Mofokeng can lead the team to Betway Premiership title.