The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions for the 2026/2027 season will be awarded a minimum prize money of ₦1 billion, marking it as the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football, according to Vanguard Sports.

Kaizer Chiefs will compete for R10 million in prize money next month, which, if won, would represent the team's second trophy in just over a year.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to compete in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, which will commence in September. The winners of the tournament will receive a prize of R78 million.

Jose Mourinho has issued a warning to Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal as Real Madrid prepare for their opening Champions League fixture, according to Legit.ng. The Portuguese manager, back at Real Madrid, is said to be targeting Champions League glory in his return while reflecting on his past achievements and focusing on future success. The comments come ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Inter Milan, with Mourinho aiming to make a strong statement in the competition.

Al Jazeera previews the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season, highlighting five key talking points. Arsenal and Bayern Munich are identified as leading challengers to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Jose Mourinho is pursuing glory with Real Madrid. The article also notes the debut of Italian side Como in the competition, marking a notable milestone for the club as Europe's premier club tournament begins a new campaign.

Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City are set to start their CAF Confederation Cup campaigns in September, with a significant winners prize of R65 million on the line.