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Abubakar Akhalwaya from Pirates eSports is now South Africa’s VS Gaming champion. (Supplied)
ABUBAKAR AKHALWAYA

Africa has a new Fifa king

This week’s Gaming Corner looks at how the VS Gaming final played out and what it took for Abubakar Akhalwaya to walk away as Africa’s best

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, who was plucked from relative obscurity in France, has been cited as a player who would be unlikely to receive a work permit because of Brexit. (Reuters/David Klein)
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Will Brexit hurt the Premier League?

As the uncertainty of Brexit continues, it could have implications for one of world football’s biggest leagues, the Premier League

  • Kieran Canning
4 min read
Maurizio Sarri will have a lot to think about as his side faces a two window transfer ban. (Tony OBrien/ Reuters)
AGENCY

Under-fire Sarri insists he can avoid Chelsea axe

Media reports claim Sarri will be axed if Chelsea are beaten in any of their next three matches after losing the backing of the club’s hierarchy

  • Agency
4 min read
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, who was plucked from relative obscurity in France, has been cited as a player who would be unlikely to receive a work permit because of Brexit. (Reuters/David Klein)
CHELSEA

Kante growing into new role with Chelsea

Kante earned a reputation as the world’s best defensive midfielder after playing a key role in Chelsea and Leicester’s Premier League title triumphs

  • Steve Griffiths
3 min read
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante scores their first goal past Crystal Palace’s Vicente Guaita (David Klein/Reuters)
CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB

Kante’s goal secures Palace coup for Chelsea

N’Golo Kante is growing into his more advanced midfield role with a composed finish that gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace

  • Ian Winrow
3 min read