Preview: Pirates favourites to beat CT City

The odds will be against Cape Town City when they host an in-form Orlando Pirates side at Cape Town Stadium in their Nedbank Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

McCarthy labels CT City ‘underdogs’

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes his side are “underdogs” heading into their Nedbank Cup last 16 clash against Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Hazard must win big trophies to compare to Iniesta – Conte

Antonio Conte was unwilling to compare Eden Hazard to Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, saying the Chelsea attacker needed to win big trophies.

We want to go all the way – Johannes

Cape Town City captain Robyn Johannes believes his side’s Nedbank Cup last 16 clash against Orlando Pirates is the ‘final before the final’, writes DYLAN APOLIS.

Lukaku accuses United players of ‘hiding’ in Sevilla defeat

Romelu Lukaku accused his Manchester United teammates of “hiding” as Jose Mourinho’s men crashed out of the Champions League.

Kekana, Morena guide Sundowns into Nedbank Cup quarters

Mamelodi Sundowns made life difficult for themselves as they came from behind to defeat EC Bees 2-1 in their Nedbank Cup last-16 clash on Tuesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Coutinho would welcome Neymar’s return

Philippe Coutinho said it would be “awesome” to have Neymar back at Barcelona amid speculation over a possible return to Camp Nou.

Rusike returns for Pirates clash

Cape Town City has been handed a boost by the return of forward Matthew Rusike after sustaining an injury against Bidvest Wits last month.

Mourinho praise McTominay’s humble nature

Jose Mourinho believes Scott McTominay’s humble nature and willingness to learn is behind the Manchester United midfielder’s rapid rise.

Silva inspires routine win in Aguero’s absence

David Silva inspired Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Stoke City in their Premier League encounter at the bet365 on Monday evening, writes DEAN WORKMAN.