Mngqithi: Arubi was on top of his game

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has labelled Washington Arubi as ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the country’ following his impressive performance for Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila.

Zinnbauer: I’m happy about the clean sheet

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer was delighted to have returned to winning ways against Maritzburg United following their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup.

Highlights: Pirates beat Maritzburg to go fourth

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the DStv Premiership after defeating Maritzburg United 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday evening.

Highlights: TTM stun Sundowns to reach Nedbank Cup final

Washington Arubi was the hero in Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila shock 6-5 penalty shootout win over Mamelodi Sundowns in a Nedbank Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Mokwena: I would think Pirates have a huge advantage

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says it is clear that Orlando Pirates will head into Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash as the fresher of the two teams with possibly a huge advantage.

Zinnbauer praises Hotto while revealing positional change

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has praised the positive influence of Deon Hotto, saying that since he was moved into central- forward position he is always involved when they score.

Momentum is building at Chiefs after continental success – Blom

Young Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom says his side are well prepared for their next league game against Baroka on Thursday afternoon, as Amakhosi will bring momentum into it from their historic results in the Caf Champions League.

Jele: Pirates won’t make it easy for Sundowns in Nedbank Cup quarter

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says that while his side will come up against one of the continent’s best teams in Mamelodi Sundowns in Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final, they are also a big side and won’t make it easy for the Brazilians.

We are used to such challenges – Onyango says Downs are ready for Pirates clash

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango admits that while they are braced for an interesting encounter with Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, his side are used to dealing with the pressure of big games with trophies on the line.

Chiefs boss Hunt asks for more impact from Zuma, Kambole

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt has called for Dumisani Zuma and Lazarous Kambole to offer more to the team coming off the bench, saying they ‘can’t just have people in the squad that’s not helping’.