Micho backs Shonga to start scoring goals

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic believes Justin Shonga will find his scoring boots despite missing a number of chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with AmaZulu.Augustine Mulenga put the Sea Robbers up 1-0 but Shonga missed a chance not long…

Mosimane: Wits benefited from poor officiating

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says Bidvest Wits were assisted by poor officiating in the 1-1 draw with the Brazilians at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.Mosimane felt his side deserved better from match officials after Wits goalkeeper Darren Keet…

Tuchel: Mbappe was ‘magnificent’ against Lyon

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on striker Kylian Mbappe after the teenage star scored four goals in the 5-0 thrashing of Lyon.The 19-year-old was in top form at Parc des Princes on Sunday as the hosts demolished…

Pique: My critics should rather ‘enjoy the sun’

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique believes there are certain people who want him to fail and are eager to criticise him whenever he makes a mistake.The 31-year-old made an error in the 2-1 defeat to Leganes last month and once…

Mabokgwane: The team matters more than my performance

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane impressed in the 1-1 draw against AmaZulu, but suggested he would have taken three points over his performance.Mabokgwane came into the team as a late replacement for Siyabonga Mpontshane, who pulled his calf muscle…

Ritchie rescues a point for Clever Boys

Bidvest Wits went one point clear at the Premiership summit as they came from behind to clinch a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Bidvest Wits 1Dzvukamanja (2') header hits woodworkMurray…

Mahrez spurns late chance to beat Reds

Manchester City passed up the chance to go clear at the top of the table after missing a late penalty in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool 0 Manchester City 0Only one chance in first halfSalah…

Vukusic hails Polokwane City defence

Polokwane City coach Jozef Vukusic hailed his team's defensive efforts following Saturday's 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium.Vusimuzi Mngomezulu scored the only goal of the game in first half stoppage time and Rise and Shine…

Johnson: AmaZulu supporters must push our players

AmaZulu coach Cavin Johnson has urged Usuthu's supporters to push their team on following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Orlando Pirates in Umlazi.The Buccaneers took a 14th minute lead through Augustine Mulenga before Emiliano Tade equalised in the 49th minute…

Guardiola, Klopp happy with a point

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were happy, but for different reasons after the Premier League powerhouses played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday.Guardiola said he was content with a point, despite Riyad Mahrez missing a late penalty…

Mosimane bemoans disallowed goal

Pitso Mosimane says Mamelodi Sundowns were hard done by in their 0-0 draw with Bloemfontein Celtic as a disallowed goal cost them three vital Premiership points.The two teams played to a goalless draw at the Dr Molemela Stadium on…

VIDEO: Absa Premiership Preview

The Absa Premiership continues this weekend, before we head into the second International break of the 2018/19 season, with some enticing odds on offer.There are plenty of mouth-watering ties with the highlight fixture being between defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns…