Mourinho ready for second-year success

Ahead of their Premier League opener, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is confident his side can maintain his perfect second-season record.

Arsenal edge Leicester City

Jamie Vardy’s brace appeared to have Leicester on course for victory at Arsenal, but Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud stole the points.

Wits edge Arrows on penalties

10-man Bidvest Wits beat nine-man Golden Arrows 4-3 on penalties in their MTN8 quarter-final at the Bidvest Stadium on Friday night, writes Dylan Appolis.

Neymar physically ready for PSG debut – Emery

Neymar is ready to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut in Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash at Guingamp, if he receives official clearance to play, says head coach Unai Emery.

The fireworks start tomorrow – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says the club have been strengthened after announcing their new sponsorship deal with SportPesa.

We’re in for a difficult game – Baxter

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has called on his side to remain positive ahead of their Chan qualifier against Zambia on Saturday.

We have to adapt – Booysen

Bafana Bafana captain Mario Booysen says they will have to put their challenges aside if they are to garner victory against Zambia in the first leg of the Chan qualifiers.

CT City unveil SportPesa as sponsor

Cape Town City have unveiled the signing of a four-year sponsorship agreement with SportPesa, ahead of the 2017-18 Absa Premiership season.

Liverpool reject Barcelona’s offer for Coutinho

Liverpool have released a statement in which they stress that no bids for reported Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho will be considered.

It will be a huge test – Hunt

Despite bolstering their squad and being the reigning champions of the MTN8, Gavin Hunt believes their quarter-final encounter against Golden Arrows will provide a big challenge.