THE ULTIMATE SPORTING FEAST: From AFCON glory to the Manchester derby, SuperSport brings you the world’s biggest stages

This weekend, the eyes of the world turn to the African continent and the great sporting arenas of the globe as SuperSport delivers a line-up of unparalleled scale.

From the historic crowning of a continental king in Rabat to the high-stakes intensity of the Manchester Derby and the elite collisions of the Investec Champions Cup, SuperSport, Your World of Champions, remains the only place to witness every heart-stopping moment live.

The Final Frontier: Africa Crowns its Kings in Rabat

The crown jewel of the weekend arrives on Sunday, 18 January, as hosts Morocco take on Senegal in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Kick-off is set for 21:00 (All times CAT) on the dedicated SS AFCON channel, where the Atlas Lions look to end a 50-year drought in front of 65 000 passionate fans.

Morocco’s path to the final was secured by the nerves of steel shown in a tense shootout against Nigeria, where goalkeeper Yassine Bounou proved his world-class mettle by saving two crucial penalties.

Standing in their way is Sadio Mané and Senegal. Mané’s clinical 78th-minute winner against Egypt in the semifinals ensured the Lions of Teranga reach their third final in the last four editions.

To provide the ultimate tactical breakdown, SuperSport has assembled a world-class studio panel featuring the expertise of Thomas Mlambo, Odion Ighalo, Salomon Kalou, Teko Modise, Phumudzo Manenzhe and many more.

Before the main event, the action begins on Saturday evening at 18:00 when Egypt and Nigeria battle for the bronze medal in a third-place play-off that promises to be a high-scoring affair between two wounded giants. All the action will be shown live on SS AFCON.

Derby Day Drama and a New Era at Old Trafford

The football fever extends to England for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season.

The Manchester Derby kicks off the weekend’s English action at 14:30 on Saturday, marking a significant milestone as Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time.

The Red Devils will be boosted by the timely return of key attackers Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo from AFCON duty, providing the squad with much-needed flair as they look to silence their "noisy neighbours" at Manchester City.

Beyond the local rivalry in Manchester, the Premier League schedule is relentless.

Fans can look forward to a London derby between Chelsea and Brentford, while Liverpool looks to continue their unbeaten run against Burnley.

The Saturday slate also features Tottenham Hotspur facing off against West Ham United and Nottingham Forest taking on league leaders Arsenal, while on Sunday , a rampant Aston Villa welcome the Blue side of Merseyside as they prepare to face off against Everton. The Premier League action concludes on Monday with Brighton & Hove Albion taking on Bournemouth.

Catch all the Premier League action live on SS Football.

Cricket’s Summer Heat: The Race for the Betway SA20 Top Four

For cricket fans, the Betway SA20 is reaching a boiling point as the tournament enters its most critical phase.

The weekend is headlined by a massive double-header on Saturday that will likely shape the final standings.

The action begins at Kingsmead at 13:00 as the Durban Super Giants host the Paarl Royals, followed immediately by the "Jukskei Derby" where the Joburg Super Kings take on the Pretoria Capitals at the Wanderers at 17:30.

The momentum carries into Sunday as the table-leading Sunrisers Eastern Cape face off against MI Cape Town at St George’s Oval at 15:30.

With Sunrisers currently leading the pack and the Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals breathing down their necks, every run and every wicket this weekend will have massive implications for the playoff seedings.

Rugby’s Elite: Clashes in the Investec Champions Cup

The oval-ball action is equally prestigious as the Investec Champions Cup takes centre stage.

The DHL Stormers face a must-win clash against Leicester Tigers at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town this Saturday.

The return of veteran centre Ruhan Nel provides a massive boost to the Stormers' defensive organisation as they prepare to face a Tigers backline featuring international stars like Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward.

Elsewhere in the competition, the Hollywoodbets Sharks take on Clermont Auvergne in a clash of styles, while the Vodacom Bulls travel to France to face Pau.

The weekend’s rugby schedule is bolstered by the EPCR Challenge Cup, which kicks off tonight with the Dragons facing Newcastle.

South African interest remains high in the Challenge Cup as the Fidelity ADT Lions and the Toyota Cheetahs look to secure their knockout ambitions against tough European opposition like Perpignan and Montpellier.

The Grand Slam Pursuit: Excellence at the Australian Open

Rounding out this incredible offering is the continued coverage of the Australian Open from Melbourne Park.

SuperSport will bring you every serve and volley from the Men’s and Women’s singles as the world’s best tennis stars fight through the pressure of the opening rounds.

With the tournament reaching its second week, the intensity is set to rise as the favourites look to secure their path toward the first Grand Slam trophy of the year.