South African giants close in on CAF semis

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are on course for the CAF Champions League semi-finals after crucial first-leg quarter-final victories, Writes DYLAN JOHNSON

Watch: Sundowns hero saves Esperance fan

As tension erupted into violence at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday night, a good Samaritan among the Sundowns fans reached out to rescue an Esperance supporter.

Watch: “Attack me, don’t attack the players” – Nabi

Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has defended his players from Amakhosi fans after a disappointing league loss to Golden Arrows on the weekend.

Watch: “I always like to play in good conditions” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso points out his preference of playing on the perfect pitch, stating his preference of playing at Loftus Verseld due to the greens conditions.

Abafana Bes’thende add to Chiefs’ woes

Kaizer Chiefs’ winless streak in the Betway Premiership continued this week after recording a morale-deflating 2-1 defeat against Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Watch: Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs | Highlights

Nduduzo Sibiya and Siyanda Mthanti put on a show for Golden Arrows to take Kaizer Chiefs to a second successive loss in the Betway Premiership on Saturday afternoon.

Watch: We are still in same space – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates overcame league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday following two early goals from Relebohile Mofokeng to reduce the point gap.

Mofokeng double downs Mamelodi Sundowns

Relebohile Mofokeng struck a quick-fire double early on as Orlando Pirates defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a top-of-the-table Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Watch: Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns | Betway Prem

Relebohile Mofokeng dealt Mamelodi Sundowns a third league defeat to give Orlando Pirates a breather in their title hopes.

Watch: Pirates look to Mabasa inspiration | Betway Premiership

Tshegofatso Mabasa may inspire Orlando Pirates to a ‘must-win’ encounter as the Buccaneers gear up for a crucial Betway Premiership showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns.