England
Premier League outfit
Brighton came from behind to draw with Arsenal on Saturday teatime kickoff. Ethan Nwaneri gave the visitors the lead in the 16th minute, but Brazilian Joao Pedro restored parity in the 69th minute via the spot. The two teams also played a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium in August.
Brighton, who have been without a league win since November 23, brought on Yankuba Minteh for Brajan Gruda after the break, and he had a great game.
Yankuba Minteh could have won it late on for Brighton after a driving run down the right, but his low shot flashed across the face of goal, with Kaoru Mitoma unable to get a decisive touch to put the ball inside the net.
Championship
Derby County is without a win in their last three games. They also have one in their last five games following their 1-0 away defeat against Bristol City. A dire result that leaves them in 18th position.
The Robins’ only goal came through Luke McNally, who slid in to get at the end of a wide Scott Twine free-kick after 19 minutes at the Ashton Gate stadium.
Midfielder Ebou Adams was ruled out of the clash in the southwest owing to a concussion, which was sustained in the closing stages of Wednesday’s game.
League One
Jackob Mendy was making his fourth league appearance, and remarkably, he was handed a start and went on to play 72 minutes in Wrexham’s 1-0 win over Peterborough United. Mendy crossed towards Ollie Palmer, who made good contact with the header but directed it straight at Nicholas Bilokapic after 37 minutes.
France
Ligue 2
Metz played a barren draw against Pau FC on Saturday while keeping their chances for a return to Ligue 1. Ablie Jallow returned to action after missing the Grenats last two league matches; however, he was introduced in the 83rd minute when he replaced Deminguet.
Ajaccio was handed their 10th league defeat against Annecy. Abubacarr Kante leveled the scores in the 10th minute only for Dago to steal the winner for the visitors in the 89th minute.
Bangladesh Premier League
Mustapha Drammeh opened his league goal account thanks to his opener in Brothers Union’s 3-0 victory against Fakirerpool on Friday. Drammeh was assisted by countryman Zakaria Darboe.
Senegal
Ligue 1
Kaibro Joof scored his 3rd league goal in Guediawaye’s 2-0 home victory against Jamano Fatick. Saturday’s victory has sent Guediawaye to ninth position. The former Armed Forces striker is currently joint third in the golden boot race.
CAF Champions League
Pyramids came from behind to beat Esperance de Tunis 2-1 thanks to Mostafa Fathy, who scored and assisted. The Egyptian Cup winners 23/24 are now equal on points with Esperance. Kebba Sowe, who scored against EGSG in the league, was introduced in the 75th minute to make his sixth CAF Champions League appearance.
