Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals: Thrilling showdowns await

The anticipation was palpable as football enthusiasts eagerly awaited the draw for the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals, which unfolded this past Sunday. The previous round saw giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs fall to the likes of TS Galaxy…

Thembinkosi Lorch grateful for Orlando Pirates return

Thembinkosi Lorch expressed his delight at making a successful return for Orlando Pirates in their Carling Knockout Cup victory over Cape Town Spurs on Friday. A 60th minute penalty from Tapelo Xoki and a 65th minute Kermit Erasmus goal…

Carling Knockout Cup wrap: SuperSport stunned by Polokwane

Richards Bay and Polokwane City both secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup on Sunday. In the first game of the day, Richards Bay claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Swallows. Abel Mabaso opened…

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea can take positives from Arsenal draw

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino took positives from the 2-2 draw with Arsenal, while also admitting that his players must make better decisions. Chelsea had been comfortably the better side against last season's Premier League runners-up when goalkeeper Robert Sanchez…