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PSG – Slovan Bratislava : les compos officielles

PSG – Slovan Bratislava : les compos officielles

Le PSG débute sa campagne de Ligue des champions ce mercredi soir face au Slovan Bratislava, au Parc des Princes (21h). Pour cette première journée de la phase de ligue, Luis Enrique a choisi de faire tourner son effectif en laissant plusieurs cadres sur le banc. Marquinhos, Kvaratskhelia, João Neves et Désiré Doué ne débuteront pas la rencontre, remplacés dans le onze par Zabarnyi, Fernandez, Akliouche et Ferran Torres. catcross.org

Du côté slovaque, Yaya Touré opte pour une équipe sans surprise et peut s’appuyer sur son groupe au complet. Voici les deux onze de départ.

Paris SG : Safonov – Hakimi (c), Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes – Fernandez, Vitinha, Ruiz – Akliouche, Dembélé, Torres.

Slovan Bratislava : Takac – Blackman, Bajric, Markovic, Sandro Cruz – Martinez, Pokorny, Ibrahim – Barseghyan, Sporar (c), Camara.

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Nigeria: le convoi de l'opposant Peter Obi attaqué à Benue

Au Nigeria, la campagne en vue des élections générales de janvier 2027 a débuté il y a quelques semaines, et le spectre des violences politiques plane déjà. Ce mardi 8 septembre, le candidat d'opposition Peter Obi, arrivé troisième lors de la présidentielle de 2023, a été empêché de visiter un camp de déplacés internes dans la région de Benue par des jeunes qui avaient bloqué la route. Le gouverneur, qui dément être derrière cette action, a reproché au candidat du parti NDC de ne pas avoir « respecté le protocole » et de ne pas l'avoir prévenu de sa visite.

FC Barcelone – Feyenoord : sur quelle chaîne voir le match en direct ?

Le FC Barcelone fait son entrée en Ligue des champions ce mercredi 9 septembre avec la réception du Feyenoord au Camp Nou. Les Catalans lancent leur campagne européenne à domicile avec l’ambition de bien démarrer cette nouvelle édition.

La rencontre entre le Barça et le club néerlandais est programmée à 16h45 GMT, au Camp Nou. Le match sera à suivre en direct sur Canal+ Foot et Bein Sport.

Les hommes de Hansi Flick arrivent à ce rendez-vous avec une dynamique positive. Le FC Barcelone a remporté ses quatre premiers matches de Liga et reste notamment sur un large succès face à Valence (5-0). En face, le Feyenoord de Giovanni van Bronckhorst reste également invaincu dans son championnat avec trois victoires et deux matches nuls.

Cette affiche marquera également les retrouvailles entre les deux clubs en compétition européenne. Leur dernière confrontation remonte à 1974, lorsque le Barça avait éliminé Feyenoord en huitièmes de finale de la Coupe des clubs champions.

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Ipswich Town FC: Squad, Fixtures, Results, Standings & Club Profile

Ipswich Town FC is a professional football club based in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, competing in the 2026/27 Premier League after earning an immediate return to the top flight. Founded in 1878, the club has a significant place in English football history, including a league title, FA Cup success and a UEFA Cup triumph.

Ipswich Town FC are known as the Blues and the Tractor Boys, with Portman Road serving as their home ground. The club’s history includes major periods under Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson, while the current side is managed by Gary O’Neil. Follow the wider 2026/27 Premier League schedule on SportPesa South Africa, while SP Score provides the changing live-data layer for scores and match updates.

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Ipswich Town FC club profile

Club detailInformation
Full nameIpswich Town Football Club
Founded1878
LocationIpswich, Suffolk, England
StadiumPortman Road
Stadium capacityOver 30,000
ManagerGary O’Neil
CaptainDara O’Shea
LeaguePremier League
NicknameThe Blues / The Tractor Boys
ColoursBlue and white

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Ipswich Town FC history and major achievements

Ipswich Town was founded in 1878 and became a professional football club in 1936. The club was elected to the Football League in 1938 and won its first English top-flight title in the 1961/62 season under Alf Ramsey.

Under Bobby Robson, Ipswich won the FA Cup in 1978 before achieving European success by lifting the UEFA Cup in 1981. The club later returned to the Premier League in 2024 after 22 years away, was relegated after the 2024/25 season and earned promotion again for 2026/27.

Ipswich Town FC squad 2026/27

Ipswich Town’s 2026/27 first-team squad features a mix of returning players and summer additions across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. The list below reflects the club’s current first-team group verified in September 2026.

Position groupPlayers
GoalkeepersAlex Palmer; David Button; Christian Walton; Kjell Scherpen
DefendersLeif Davis; Cédric Kipré; Issa Diop; Darnell Furlong; Jacob Greaves; Dara O’Shea; Abdoul Ouattara
MidfieldersAzor Matusiwa; Florentino; Jack Taylor; Saša Lukić; Exequiel Palacios; Marcelino Núñez
ForwardsAbdul Fatawu Issahaku; Sindre Walle Egeli; Julio Enciso; Jaden Philogene; Emersonn; Kasey McAteer; Chuba Akpom; Anis Mehmeti; Daizen Maeda; Jack Clarke; Zian Flemming

Ipswich Town FC fixtures and upcoming matches

Ipswich Town’s 2026/27 schedule includes Premier League and EFL Cup fixtures. The next confirmed matches are listed below in South African time. Fixture dates and kick-off times can change, so fans should check the latest schedule before matchday.

FixtureDateKick-offCompetition
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town12 September 202616:00 SASTPremier League
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal15 September 202621:00 SASTEFL Cup
Everton vs Ipswich Town19 September 202616:00 SASTPremier League
Ipswich Town vs Fulham10 October 202616:00 SASTPremier League
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town17 October 202616:00 SASTPremier League

For the wider schedule, see SportPesa South Africa’s Premier League fixtures guide.

Ipswich Town FC results and latest scores

Ipswich opened the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Sunderland before losing 5-2 at Manchester United and 2-0 at home to Liverpool. They also beat Leicester City 3-1 in the EFL Cup second round.

ResultOutcomeCompetitionDate
Ipswich Town 2-1 SunderlandWinPremier League22 August 2026
Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester CityWinEFL Cup25 August 2026
Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich TownDefeatPremier League30 August 2026
Ipswich Town 0-2 LiverpoolDefeatPremier League4 September 2026

Ipswich Town FC standings and league position

As of 9 September 2026, Ipswich Town are 14th in the Premier League with three points from three matches. Gary O’Neil’s side have one win and two defeats, with four goals scored and eight conceded. The league position will change as new matches are played, so this should be treated as a dated snapshot rather than a permanent table.

PosTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
14thIpswich Town310248-43

Ipswich Town FC manager and coaching staff

Gary O’Neil is the current Ipswich Town manager. He was appointed on 23 June 2026 after Kieran McKenna stepped down following the club’s promotion back to the Premier League.

The current first-team staff group listed by Ipswich Town includes Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley, Stuart Lewis, Ed Ames, Sone Aluko and Rene Gilmartin alongside O’Neil.

Ipswich Town summer 2026 transfer update

Ipswich strengthened the squad during the 2026 summer transfer window after returning to the Premier League. Confirmed additions included Zian Flemming from Burnley, Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen, Julio Enciso, Saša Lukić and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

The club also added players across defence, midfield and attack during the window. Because transfer fees are often undisclosed or reported differently by secondary sources, this club hub focuses on confirmed player movement rather than unverified fee totals.

Ipswich Town live scores, news and match updates

Fans looking for Ipswich Town live scores and match updates can follow changing match information through SP Score. The evergreen club hub should remain focused on the durable Ipswich Town entity, while live scores, lineups and match events stay on the live-data layer.

SportPesa South Africa also provides Premier League betting markets for eligible users following upcoming fixtures.

FAQs about Ipswich Town FC

Who are Ipswich Town FC?

Ipswich Town are a professional football club from Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Founded in 1878, the club currently competes in the Premier League.

Where do Ipswich Town play their home matches?

Ipswich Town play their home matches at Portman Road in Ipswich. The club describes the stadium as having a match capacity of more than 30,000.

Who is the Ipswich Town manager?

Gary O’Neil is the current Ipswich Town manager. He was appointed on 23 June 2026 after Kieran McKenna stepped down.

Who is Ipswich Town’s captain?

Dara O’Shea is listed as Ipswich Town’s first-team captain for the current squad.

How can I follow Ipswich Town fixtures and results?

You can follow the wider Premier League fixture schedule on SportPesa South Africa and use SP Score for changing live scores and match updates.

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Conclusion

Ipswich Town FC are back in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season with Gary O’Neil leading a reshaped squad. This hub brings together the club profile, current squad, confirmed fixtures, recent results and a dated league-position snapshot while keeping live information on SP Score. Explore available Premier League markets on SportPesa South Africa where applicable.

Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia

Windhoek — Jordan Hermann etched his name into the cricket record books on Wednesday, crafting a magnificent 150 on ODI debut to power South Africa to a commanding 99-run (DLS method) victory over Namibia at the Namibia Cricket Ground.

Carrying the momentum from their recent T20I Tri-Series triumph, the Proteas began the three-match ODI series with an imposing statement. Powered by Hermann’s record-equalling ton, a fluent 72 from Tony de Zorzi, and a blistering death-overs cameo from Corbin Bosch, South Africa amassed 348/6 before rain interruptions and clinical bowling from Prenelan Subrayen (4/29) restricted the hosts to 162/8 in a truncated chase.

Hermann Makes History with Debut 150

After Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus elected to field on a fresh surface, South Africa endured a testing opening spell that saw debutant Connor Esterhuizen (10) fall early to Ruben Trumpelmann. From there, Hermann took complete command alongside Tony de Zorzi in a match-defining 190-run partnership for the second wicket:

Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
WORCESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Tony de Zorzi of South Africa A bats during the tour match between England Lions and South Africa A at New Road on June 09, 2026 in Worcester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
  • Patience to Dominance: After navigating tight opening spells from JJ Smit and Trumpelmann, Hermann reached his fifty off 61 balls before unleashing an array of stylish pulls, drives, and lofted boundaries to reach his maiden century in 93 deliveries.
  • World Record Equal: Hermann became only the second batter in men’s ODI history to score 150 on debut, equalling fellow countryman Matthew Breetzke. His 126-ball masterclass featured 17 boundaries and three towering sixes.
  • Top-Order Support: De Zorzi broke a run of low scores with a composed 72 off 84 balls (7 fours, 1 six), anchoring the middle phase with Hermann until he was trapped lbw by Erasmus in the 35th over.

Bosch’s Death-Over Fireworks Defy Trumpelmann

Trumpelmann led Namibia’s fightback during the third powerplay, striking three quick blows, including the dismissals of Hermann, Dewald Brevis (33), and Rubin Hermann (8), to finish with 4/68.

South Africa’s innings concluded with breathtaking innovation from Corbin Bosch (39* off 24). In the final over from Smit, Bosch brought the Windhoek crowd to its feet by executing two audacious reverse-swept sixes off low full tosses, propelling South Africa to 348/6.

Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Jordan Hermann etched his name into the cricket record books on Wednesday, crafting a magnificent 150 on ODI debut to power South Africa to a commanding 99-run (DLS method) victory over Namibia at the Namibia Cricket Ground. (Photo by Cricket South Africa)

Subrayen and Maphaka Strangle the Chase

Faced with a mountainous pursuit, Namibia’s openers Malan Kruger (34 off 60) and Alexander Busing-Volschenk (15 off 34) struggled to generate intent against disciplined new-ball spells from debutant Duan Jansen (1/13 in 6 overs) and Bosch.

  • Maphaka Cartwheels Stumps: Left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka provided the early breakthroughs, having Busing-Volschenk caught behind before sending Jan Frylinck’s leg stump tumbling with sheer pace.
  • Spin Strangle: Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen dismantled the middle and lower order, claiming Kruger lbw, taking a caught-and-bowled to dismiss Erasmus (21), and removing JJ Smit (31) and Jack Brassell off consecutive deliveries to finish with 4/29.
  • Weather Adjustments: Two prolonged rain delays reduced Namibia’s innings to 31 overs, resetting their DLS target to an insurmountable 262. Defiant late cameos from Smit and Trumpelmann (14*) proved in vain as the innings closed at 162/8.
Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Kwena Maphaka of South Africa bowls during game three of the One Day International Series between Australia and South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 24, 2025 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Match Summary

  • South Africa: 348/6 in 50 overs (Hermann 150, de Zorzi 72, Bosch 39*; Trumpelmann 4/68, Erasmus 1/45)
  • Namibia: 162/8 in 31 overs (Kruger 34, Smit 31; Subrayen 4/29, Maphaka 2/32, Jansen 1/13)
  • Target (DLS): 262 in 31 overs
  • Result: South Africa won by 99 runs (DLS method).

Player of the Match: Jordan Hermann

Series State: South Africa lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.

South Africa will aim to seal the series in the second ODI against Namibia at the same venue on Friday.

Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN - NOVEMBER 06: Corbin Bosch of South Africa bowls during game two of the ODI International series between Pakistan and South Africa at Iqbal Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Faisalabad, Pakistan. (Photo by Muhammad Sameer Ali/Getty Images)

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Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia
Historic Debut: Jordan Hermann Smashes Record-Equalling 150 as Proteas Rout Namibia

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In brief

Official: Marumo Gallants part ways with Mohafe Marumo Gallants have parted ways with head coach Phuti Mohafe and assistant coach Musa Bilankulu with immediate effect.

Springboks say their set-pieces still have room to improve Assistant coach Deon Davids said he's enjoying the fruits they've reaped from their hard labour. But there's more to do.

Another controversy hits SA sport as Sascoc president Barry Hendricks is suspended The presidents of Sascoc, Athletics SA, Swimming SA and Karate SA are all currently being investigated.

Naples-Arsenal : les compos officielles Le Naples et Arsenal ont dévoilé leurs compositions officielles pour leur entrée en lice en Ligue des champions, ce mercredi soir au stade Diego Armando Maradona. Massimiliano Allegri et Mikel Arteta ont tous deux choisi un dispositif en 4-3-3 pour ce choc de la première journée. De Bruyne et Højlund