Five players to watch in the MTN8 semis

Ahead of the MTN8 semi-finals at the weekend, DYLAN APPOLIS has profiled five players who could potentially play a commanding role in helping their teams reach the final.

Chiefs will strike the right chord – Solinas

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas is confident his side will prevail against SuperSport United in their MTN8 semi-final encounter on Sunday.

McCarthy laments CT City’s lack of composure

Benni McCarthy says he is frustrated by Cape Town City’s lack of composure in key elements in their game after dropping points against Golden Arrows over the weekend, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Aguero nets hat-trick as City put six past Huddersfield

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Huddersfield Town 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium to record their second consecutive Premier League win of the season.

‘Genius’ Messi still amazes Valverde

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde feels football supporters should consider themselves fortunate to have been able to witness Lionel Messi’s extraordinary performances.

Ronaldo tweets debut delight after Juve win

Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media on Saturday to express his delight at making a winning start to his Juventus career.

Messi makes La Liga history with Barca’s 6000th goal

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in 15 consecutive La Liga seasons with his opening goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

We will beat Horoya – Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane is adamant Mamelodi Sundowns will advance to the quarter-final stage of the Caf Champions League, despite dropping three points against Wydad Casablanca.

Domingo the best player out of Ajax since Pienaar – Hunt

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt believes Haashim Domingo is the best player to come out of Ajax Cape Town’s development system since Steven Pienaar.

I don’t think Sundowns are weak – Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes his side performed better against Wydad Casablanca in the Caf Champions League compared to the previous meeting between the two sides.