African football concluded on Sunday, with Senegal ruling the continent for the second time in the last three editions. There's unending party in Dakar, but players are returning to their clubs to continue a season they paused for national pride.

Mbeuma on his return scored as Manchester United under new manager, Michael Carrick defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford. Amad Diallo played a huge part in that victory, too.

Though the European seasons were ongoing, part of the continent’s attention was on the AFCON, but now, every single blade of grass in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Lig 1 has our attention.

SuperSport on DStv and GOtv brought fans around the region the AFCON and will present the best football in the world, with cracking action from the Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A lighting up your screens from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January.

A packed domestic weekend across Europe brings defining moments in title races, European qualification battles and survival fights, with several standout fixtures carrying significant weight.

In France, Matchday 19 opens with Auxerre welcoming PSG. It is a familiar test of resolve for the hosts against a side accustomed to controlling matches through sustained pressure and territorial dominance. Auxerre will look to disrupt rhythm and stay competitive deep into the contest, while PSG arrive knowing that efficiency rather than spectacle is often enough in these away fixtures.

Later in the round, Marseille v Lens offers a more even contest between two sides chasing consistency, before Lille host Strasbourg with an opportunity to assert authority at home.

The Premier League delivers multiple points of intrigue, starting with Bournemouth v Liverpool. Bournemouth’s intensity and compact approach at home will challenge Liverpool’s attacking ambition and ability to break organised lines.

On Sunday, Crystal Palace v Chelsea brings together two sides searching for momentum, where control of midfield zones and discipline without the ball may decide the outcome. The weekend’s centrepiece comes as league leaders Arsenal host Manchester United.

Arsenal enter as favourites for the title and will look to impose their authority, while United arrive intent on disrupting momentum and reasserting themselves in one of English football’s defining rivalries.

Serie A provides heavyweight drama, beginning with Inter Milan v Pisa, where the hosts will expect control and dominance against determined opposition.

Juventus v Napoli is a clash loaded with tactical tension, blending structure against ambition in a fixture that often shapes the title picture. Roma v AC Milan rounds off Sunday night in Italy, a meeting of two giants where pressure, atmosphere and fine margins traditionally play decisive roles.

In Spain, Villarreal v Real Madrid stands out as a true test of credentials. Villarreal’s excellent season earns them the chance to measure progress against one of the league’s benchmarks, while Madrid will be keen to assert authority on the road.

Atletico Madrid v Mallorca promises a battle of patience and precision, with the hosts expected to dictate tempo. Barcelona, league leaders, face Oviedo knowing that consistency is key as they aim to maintain control at the summit.

Across the major leagues, the weekend offers a blend of expectation and uncertainty, where reputations are tested and narratives begin to harden as the season moves toward its decisive phase.