Rashford as good as Mbappe and Dembele – Neville

Phil Neville believes Marcus Rashford deserves to be in discussions alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Watch: Chiefs edge Maritzburg

Relive the highlights from Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-0 victory against Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership tie on Wednesday night.

The better team lost – Davids

Maritzburg United coach Fadlu Davids says he was pleased with his side’s effort, but felt the better team lost in the 2-0 loss against Kaizer Chiefs.

Ronaldo’s return ruined as Betis stun Madrid

An injury-time header from Antonio Sanabria saw Real Betis snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory away to Real Madrid.

Spurs to host West Ham in EFL Cup fourth round

Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal were all kept apart in the EFL Cup fourth-round draw.

Mourinho’s men begin EFL Cup defence in style

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial shone as Manchester United kicked off their EFL Cup defence by sweeping aside Championship team Burton Albion 4-1.

Paez brace guides Chiefs past Maritzburg

A brace by Gustavo Paez gave Kaizer Chiefs a 2-0 victory against Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership encounter at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Coutinho withdrawal inspired Leicester to victory – Shakespeare

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare described his delight at seeing Liverpool withdraw Philippe Coutinho at half-time in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over the Reds.

Baxter names 25-man squad for WC qualifier against Burkina Faso

Stuart Baxter has named his 25-man Bafana Bafana squad which will do duty against Burkina Faso in a 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying encounter.

CT City coach questions officiating in Pirates loss

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says Orlando Pirates deserved their 1-0 win on Tuesday, but suggested that the referee played a part in the result.