Ajax vs Madrid: Five stars who could follow De Jong

Talent spotters for Europe’s current elite will have their gaze fixed on an Ajax vintage keen to rekindle the glory days versus Real Madrid.

We can’t afford to lose to Esperance – Lorch

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch says his side cannot afford to drop points against Esperance in their Caf Champions League encounter on Tuesday.

Man City not relying on United favour – Silva

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva insists that his team cannot not rely on rivals Manchester United doing them a favour in the Premier League title race.

A win in Abidjan is crucial – Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane wants his team to beat ASES Mimosa, even though they do not desperately need the result.

PSG have the players to stop Pogba, insists Draxler

Paris Saint-Germain have players capable of stopping Paul Pogba in Tuesday’s Champions League clash, Julian Draxler insists.

Pirates can match Esperance – Sredojevic

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says he plans to ‘inject motivation’ into his players to get the best possible result against Esperance on Tuesday.

11 players to watch in the UCL last 16

From exciting youngsters to established superstars, FourFourTwoSA identifies the stars we’re most looking forward to seeing when the Champions League resumes.

Ekstein can carry a team with his ideas – Middendorp

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp believes Hendrick Ekstein has the quality and experience needed to carry the team under his guidance.

Pogba a joy to coach for Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer is delighting in coaching a revitalised Paul Pogba at the Red Devils.

Highlights: Soweto derby ends in a draw

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their Soweto derby encounter at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.