FC Porto, SCU Torreense and Victor Froholdt
Saturday

FC Porto defeated second-tier cup winners SCU Torreense 1-0 to lift the Portuguese Super Cup. Victor Froholdt scored the decisive first-half header, giving manager Francesco Farioli his second trophy and securing another domestic honour for the league champions.

Porto controlled possession but created few clear chances against disciplined opponents, with Froholdt converting Pepê’s delivery in the 38th minute. Torreense remained competitive after the break, yet Porto protected the narrow advantage and begin their league campaign with momentum.

Nigeria, Zambia and Asisat Oshoala
Saturday

Nigeria revived their Women’s World Cup qualification hopes by beating Zambia 1-0 at WAFCON despite playing the entire second half with ten players. Asisat Oshoala scored the eighth-minute winner before Oluwatosin Demehin received a red card before half-time.

Zambia could not exploit their numerical advantage as Nigeria defended their narrow lead and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a key save. The result moves both teams onto three points behind Malawi before the final Group C fixtures on Wednesday.

Aberdeen, Hearts and Kevin Nisbet
Saturday

Aberdeen overturned a late deficit to defeat Hearts 2-1 in their Scottish Premiership opener. Lewis Mayo equalised in the 90th minute before captain Kevin Nisbet converted a stoppage-time penalty after Stuart Findlay conceded the foul and received a red card.

Hearts had led through Oisin McEntee and appeared set for victory before two defensive mistakes transformed the match. Aberdeen’s persistence delivered a dramatic opening win, while Hearts must recover quickly before facing Benfica in Europa League qualifying on Thursday.

FC Twente and Ferencvaros
Thursday

FC Twente were eliminated from Europa League qualifying after drawing 2-2 with Ferencvaros and losing the tie 4-3 on aggregate. The Dutch side scored twice late but failed to overturn the damage from the opening leg.

Ferencvaros played with ten men after a first-half red card, yet Twente struggled to create chances until Wout Weghorst and Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink scored. The late recovery was insufficient, ending Twente’s Europa League campaign before the third qualifying round.

Ajax, Oscar Gloukh and FK Vojvodina
Thursday

Ajax reached the Conference League third qualifying round with a 4-1 home win over FK Vojvodina, completing an 8-2 aggregate victory. Oscar Gloukh scored a perfect hat-trick as the Dutch club controlled another convincing European performance.

Ajax will face Irish side Shelbourne over two legs in the next round after winning both matches by identical scorelines. Gloukh’s three-goal display supplied the decisive individual performance and strengthened Ajax’s early momentum under manager Michel.

Algeria, Senegal and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Sunday

Algeria opened their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over Senegal in Morocco. Marine Dafeur scored before half-time and Melissa Bety sealed the Group A victory with a late second goal.

The result sends Algeria temporarily top of Group A before Morocco face Kenya later in the same round. This WAFCON carries extra stakes because the four semi-finalists qualify directly for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Wrexham, Leeds United and Sam Smith
Saturday

Wrexham continued their impressive pre-season by beating Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, one week after defeating Manchester United. Kieffer Moore, Bailey Cadamarteri and Sam Smith scored as the Championship side edged another Premier League opponent.

The result remains only pre-season, but it strengthens Wrexham’s momentum during their high-profile United States tour. Phil Parkinson praised the workout in humid conditions, while Leeds gave Harry Wilson his debut after joining from Fulham.

St Johnstone, East Fife, Dundee United and Montrose
Saturday

St Johnstone crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife’s stoppage-time equaliser ended their hopes of progressing. Dundee United squeezed through after Montrose lost to Spartans despite needing only one point to win their group.

Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County, Stenhousemuir, Dundee and Partick Thistle also progressed from Saturday’s games. The last group winner and final best runner-up spot will be settled when St Mirren face Dunfermline on Sunday.

St Johnstone, East Fife, Dundee United and Montrose
Saturday

St Johnstone crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife’s stoppage-time equaliser ended their qualification hopes. Dundee United squeezed through after Montrose lost 2-0 to Spartans despite needing only a point.

Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County, Stenhousemuir, Dundee and Partick Thistle also progressed from Saturday’s games. The final group winner and final best runner-up spot will be settled when St Mirren face Dunfermline on Sunday.

Hibernian, FC Malisheva and David Gray
Thursday

Hibernian suffered a damaging 2-0 European qualifying defeat away to Kosovan side FC Malisheva. It was one of Hibs’ worst standalone European results, with angry travelling supporters demanding answers after the match.

Malisheva had never won a European tie before last week, making the defeat especially painful. Gray accepted responsibility, said there were no excuses and insisted Hibs must fix the tie at Easter Road.