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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 1 Dzvukamanja (2') header hits woodwork Murray…

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 0 Only one chance in first half Salah…

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…