The victory goes to the players – McCarthy
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he is pleased that his game plan against Bidvest Wits paid off after beating them 2-1 in the MTN8 semi-final.
Mendy would have rejected Chelsea – Vasilyev
Benjamin Mendy was happy to turn down a move to Premier League champions Chelsea, but was determined to join Manchester City, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed.
Watch: Moeneeb Josephs’ emotional post-match interview
Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs made an emotional plea to his teammates following their loss in the MTN8 semi-finals to Cape Town City.
I’ve coached no better guys than Matic – Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho championed Nemanja Matic as one of the best people he has worked with throughout his illustrious career and said the midfielder remained one of his “guys” even after he was sacked by Chelsea.
Kane can be Tottenham’s Batistuta – Pochettino
Harry Kane can surpass Gabriel Batistuta, the Tottenham star being compared to the Argentine great by manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Sanches shackled as Magpies win without Benitez
Renato Sanches endured a frustrating Premier League debut as a toothless Swansea City were beaten 1-0 at home by Newcastle United on Sunday.
CT City edge Wits to reach MTN8 final
Cape Town City progressed to the MTN8 final after they defeated defending champions Bidvest Wits 2-1 in the second-leg semi-final on Sunday afternoon, writes Dylan Appolis.
Early Wood strike piles pressure on De Boer
Frank de Boer is likely to remain under intense pressure at winless Crystal Palace after the Premier League strugglers lost 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday.
Valverde hails ‘extraordinary’ Messi
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has described Lionel Messi as “extraordinary” following his hat-trick in a 5-0 La Liga victory over Espanyol.
SuperSport deserved to win this match – Davids
Maritzburg United coach Fadlu Davids believes that his side’s 2-0 defeat against SuperSport United in the MTN8 semi-final is a learning curve for his younger players.