Tribune Sports has published a viewing guide highlighting the best football matches for fans in Uganda to watch this week. According to the outlet, the fixtures span various European leagues, continental competitions, and derby clashes, with English Premier League season-opening matches expected to attract worldwide interest. The guide encourages fans to support their teams, noting there is something available for every preference regardless of which league or club they follow.

South African football supporters keen to follow Orlando Pirates are being urged to note the date of the club's next league fixture. According to The South African, the Premier Soccer League side's schedule has left fans facing a lengthy gap between matches, prompting the outlet to advise followers to get the date in their diaries. The report focuses on when the Soweto-based club will return to league action, though specific fixture details were not provided in the available excerpt.

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), through its Competitions Department, released the first-round fixtures for the 2026/27 Women Super League on Monday. The new season introduces changes including revised kickoff times and new double headers. According to Kawowo Sports, the campaign kicks off on Saturday, 19th September 2026, with reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies set to host their opening match as the season gets underway.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs are enhancing their preparations for the upcoming 2026/2027 season by making significant squad improvements and management decisions. Notably, Wikki Tourists have appointed Abubakar as their new coach, while Shooting Stars have signed player Akala, reflecting the teams' strategies to strengthen their performance in the league.

The Kenya Times has published a preview of five major international sporting events taking place in September 2026. According to the outlet, the month marks a busy period for the global sports industry, as traditional summer circuits in North America approach their lucrative season finales while major autumn and winter competitions resume after their off-season breaks. The article frames September as a commercially significant moment in the 2026 sporting calendar, with billion-dollar industries converging as fans' attention shifts between closing and opening seasons.

Three rounds into the Premier League season, several pre-season predictions are already being questioned, according to IOL. Arsenal have made a strong start, while Tottenham Hotspur are struggling to find form. Hull City have emerged as a surprise package, flying higher than anticipated, and Newcastle United are looking far stronger than expected. The early results have prompted reassessment of how the campaign may unfold for clubs tipped to perform very differently before a ball was kicked.