Erwin Saavedra: Mamelodi Sundowns Lifting Standards

Mamelodi Sundowns have set their sights on regaining the Caf Champions League and have made some big moves to make sure they have the squad depth to win it, writes Dean Workman.

Aliou Cisse: Third Time’s the Charm

The picture of Aliou Cisse sitting atop a bus ferrying his victorious Senegal team in the capital Dakar, surrounded by throngs of jubilant supporters, will go down in history as one of the best sporting images of all time, writes Nkareng Matshe.

Ref’s Rap: Trailblazer Salima Mukansanga

Referee Salima Mukansanga has become a trailblazer after she made history when she led out her team of officials at the Africa Cup of Nations in Yaounde, Cameroon, writes former Fifa referee Jerome Damon.

Gabadinho Mhango: A Bright Flame

Gabadinho Mhango may have attracted international attention with his sensational long-range strike in the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. However, his form this season has not been enough to secure him a place in the Orlando Pirates squad, writes Mogamad Allie.

Mamelodi Sundowns: Style and Substance

Matsandawana is their nickname, also known as ‘the Brazilians’ for the way they conduct themselves on the pitch; possession and domination is what they like to do. Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves far ahead of the rest of the pack including their rivals, but why is that? By Shakes Rampedi.

The pressure is on them, if they don’t win it it’s a PSG story – Pitso on Sundowns’ Caf CL chances

Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has piled on the pressure on former club Mamelodi Sundowns by insisting that, after beating his defending champions home and away, they are now favourites, likening any failure to win it to that of PSG in Europe.

Sirino is the only one back on the list – Mokwena reveals Sundowns injury concerns

With Sundowns entering a busy week with Nedbank Cup and Caf Champions League action, co-coach Rhulani Mokwena has revealed that Gaston Sirino suffered a relapse and is back on the injury list consisting of seven stars.

How Sundowns and AmaZulu have fared in Caf CL ahead of matchday 4

SASoccerMag takes a look at how Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu have fared in the Caf Champions League group stages ahead of matchday 4.

‘I don’t think you get the nickname “Magician” if you’re not a special footballer’ — Steven Gerrard

Philippe Coutinho and Steven Gerrard have joined forces once again, this time at Aston Villa, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Premier League chief welcomes Chelsea sale as fans thank Abramovich

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters welcomed Roman Abramovich’s decision to put Chelsea up for sale on Thursday as fans thanked the Russian for the club’s “unparalleled success” under his ownership.