El Clasico showdown set for 3 March

Real Madrid will host Barcelona in the second LaLiga Clasico of the season on the evening of 2 March, league president Javier Tebas has revealed.

I’m happy at Pirates – Mlambo

Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo insists his main objective is to improve his game while focusing on helping the club succeed this season.

Man City cruise past 10-man Wolves

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Manchester City beat 10-man Wolves 3-0 at home to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to four points.

Saffas: Singh nets first goal for Chaves

Luther Singh bagged his first goal for new club Chaves, while Lars Veldwijk grabbed his 17th goal of the season in this weekend’s action of players abroad.

Hazard as a striker helps Chelsea defensively – Sarri

Playing Eden Hazard as a striker provides Chelsea with greater balance defensively, according to manager Maurizio Sarri.

UCL qualification more difficult for Arsenal – Emery

Unai Emery accepts it is ‘more difficult’ for Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League after their 1-0 Premier League loss at West Ham United.

Morena waiting on Bafana call-up

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Thapelo Morena wants to improve certain aspects of his game in the hope of earning another call up to the Bafana Bafana setup.

We will do better on Saturday – Billiat

Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat bemoans his sides defeat to Zesco United, but is confident Amakhosi can redeem themselves in the return leg at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Mourinho’s system was ‘really difficult’ to play in – Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba felt Jose Mourinho’s system and tactics made it ‘really difficult’ for him to flourish before the Portuguese’s sacking.

Twitter reacts to Phil Masinga’s passing

The South African football fraternity took to social media to mourn the passing of Bafana Bafana legend Phil Masinga.