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Weekend Sports Roundup: AFCON, Football Leagues, and More
January 17, 2026
Africa Cup of Nations: Third-Place Playoff Set
the africa Cup of nations (AFCON) tournament is nearing its conclusion, with the third-place playoff scheduled for this Saturday in Casablanca. The match will feature Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Egypt’s Pharaohs, both teams seeking to salvage pride after being eliminated from contention for the championship title. This showdown promises a compelling contest between two of Africa’s footballing powerhouses [1].
European Football: Ligue 1, Premier league, and La Liga Action
Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a convincing victory over Lille on Friday night at the Parc des Princes. Ousmane Dembélé, the Ballon d’Or winner, was instrumental in the win, scoring twice and propelling PSG to the top of the Ligue 1 standings, ahead of saturday’s match between Lens and Auxerre.
Premier league
The Premier League will host a highly anticipated Manchester derby this weekend, marking Michael Carrick’s first match in charge of Manchester United. Manchester City will aim to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal, who are scheduled to travel to Nottingham Forest.
La Liga
Real Madrid faces a crucial match against Levante on Saturday,following their surprising defeat to Albacete in the Copa del Rey. A win is essential for Real Madrid to regain momentum and confidence after the setback.
EuroLeague: Real Madrid Dominates Barcelona
In EuroLeague action, Real Madrid demonstrated their dominance with a decisive 80-61 victory over barcelona on Matchday 22, surpassing their rivals in the league standings.
Key Takeaways
- Nigeria and Egypt will compete for third place in the AFCON tournament.
- PSG currently leads Ligue 1 after a strong performance led by Ousmane Dembélé.
- The Manchester derby will be Michael Carrick’s first match as Manchester United’s
