Chelsea v Manchester City: Sarri earning his spurs just as Guardiola did
Pep Guardiola stuck to his guns when his first Premier League campaign wobbled, so he knows what to expect from Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea.
Lorch excited ahead of first final at Pirates
Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed his joy at having a shot at winning his first piece of silverware at the club when they take on Baroka FC in the Telkom Knockout final on Saturday.
Liverpool’s Gomez is ruled out for up to six weeks
Joe Gomez is expected to be out for up to six weeks after it was confirmed he suffered a fractured leg during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Burnley on Wednesday.
TKO Preview: Baroka vs Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates will be hoping to end their four-year trophy drought when they take on ‘giant killers’ Baroka in the Telkom Knockout final on Saturday.
Mosimane backs Onyango to win Caf POTY award
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane strongly believes that goalkeeper Denis Onyango will be named 2018 Caf Player of the Year.
Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns discover Caf opponents
Kaizer Chiefs face ASSM Elgeco Plus in the next round of their Caf Confederation Cup exploits, while Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been drawn against Al Ahly Benghazi and African Stars for their Caf Champions League fixtures.
Juventus v Inter: Icardi a more lethal marksman than Ronaldo
Juventus host Inter on Friday in a match that pits two of Serie A’s biggest names against each other, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauro Icardi go head to head.
Chelsea players sometimes too confident – Sarri
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri criticised his players’ attitude and felt they were overconfident after a shock 2-1 loss to Wolves on Wednesday.
Pitso pleased with dominant Sundowns display
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he was delighted with the Brazilians dominant performance against Leones Vegetarianos in their Caf Champions League encounter on Wednesday.
Don’t compare my United side to greats of the past – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho said his Manchester United team should not be compared to past sides including Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Nemanja Vidic as the embattled manager called for patience following Wednesday’s four-goal thriller against Arsenal.