Jese scores on debut as Stoke stun Arsenal

Former Real Madrid winger Jese Rodriguez netted on debut as Stoke defeated Arsenal 1-0 at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

Gabuza hands Micho winning start at Pirates

Thamsanqa Gabuza’s first-half header gave Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win in their opening Absa Premiership encounter on Saturday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Bafana fall to Zambia and fail to qualify for Chan

Bafana Bafana will not feature at the 2018 African Nations Championship, after succumbing to a 4-2 aggregate defeat against Zambia on Saturday afternoon.

We will approach it like a CL final – Micho

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says that his side will approach their Absa Premiership opener against Chippa United like a Champions League final.

Pirates announce new captain

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender Thabo Matlaba will serve as the club’s captain for the 2017-18 campaign, with Abbubaker Mobara serving as his deputy.

Benni off to winning start in PSL

Benni McCarthy won his first-ever Absa Premiership game as coach, with Lehlohonolo Majoro’s strike proving to be the difference between Bidvest Wits and Cape Town City, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Pienaar wants to emulate Benni

Steven Pienaar hopes to have the same impact at Bidvest Wits as Benni McCarthy when he helped Orlando Pirates seal the double treble.

Motuang: Doc Khumalo remains a Chiefs legend

Kaizer Motaung says Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo’s decision to leave the club came as a result of him wanting to follow his dreams.

Wits now have the belief – Johnstone

Bidvest Wits assistant coach Paul Johnston says the biggest difference at the Absa Premiership champions is their self-belief to win, as opposed to previous campaigns.

Pirates confirm Fernandez, Daniel exits

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that goalkeeper coach Rowen Fernandez and Nigerian shot-stopper Emmanuel Daniel have left the Soweto giants.