CAF Champions League (Mauritius spotlight): Orlando Pirates held La Cure Waves to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Mauritius, with young defender Cristian Derbyshire saying Pirates dominated but “didn’t take our chances,” and insisting they’ll “do the job” at home in the second leg. Local Football Results: Full first preliminary round (first leg) scores included La Cure Waves 0-0 Orlando Pirates and Vipers SC 1-1 FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania), plus multiple ties across Africa. Sports & Community: Cape Town’s Soccer Grannies are gearing up for a Soweto tournament (Oct 3-4, 2026), raising funds to send a 50+ women’s team inspired by a trip to Mauritius. Film & Pop Culture (Mauritius in the charts): Netflix action thriller Gandhari is trending No. 1 in eight countries, including Mauritius, with Taapsee Pannu calling the global response “surreal.” Bollywood Nostalgia: Former child actor Gazala Salmin recalls Shah Rukh Khan being “a sweetheart” off-camera during Anjaam, including scenes shot in Mauritius. Cycling (regional event with Mauritius riders): The Salalah International Cycling Tour kicked off in Oman with 95 cyclists from 28 countries, including Mauritius. Business/Media (Mauritius-linked finance content): IUX announced two new podcast series—IUX Market Trendline and The Market Journey—released every Saturday.