We need to be more ruthless – Benni

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal when they welcome Highlands Park in the Nedbank Cup on Friday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Pirates drop to second after Esperance defeat

Orlando Pirates surrendered top spot in Group B after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Esperance in their Caf Champions League clash on Tuesday afternoon, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Middendorp defends decision to bench Katsande

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has insisted that no one at the club is guaranteed to start after leaving Willard Katsande on the bench for the Soweto derby.

PSL wrap: Sundowns big winners without playing

Mamelodi Sundowns were the big winners this past weekend in the PSL without kicking a ball as their title rivals Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Cape Town City all dropped points, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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.

Watch: Benni swears on live TV

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy swore on live TV in his post-match interview while criticising the refereeing during their 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu on Saturday.