Mourinho’s men begin EFL Cup defence in style

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial shone as Manchester United kicked off their EFL Cup defence by sweeping aside Championship team Burton Albion 4-1.

Paez brace guides Chiefs past Maritzburg

A brace by Gustavo Paez gave Kaizer Chiefs a 2-0 victory against Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership encounter at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Coutinho withdrawal inspired Leicester to victory – Shakespeare

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare described his delight at seeing Liverpool withdraw Philippe Coutinho at half-time in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over the Reds.

Baxter names 25-man squad for WC qualifier against Burkina Faso

Stuart Baxter has named his 25-man Bafana Bafana squad which will do duty against Burkina Faso in a 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying encounter.

CT City coach questions officiating in Pirates loss

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says Orlando Pirates deserved their 1-0 win on Tuesday, but suggested that the referee played a part in the result.

Bunting promoted to Chiefs first team

Kaizer Chiefs have handed development product Yusuf Bunting a four-year deal after the striker’s impressive performances in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge.

Ancelotti happy with James Rodriguez’ showing

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with James Rodriguez’s display in his team’s 3-0 win at Schalke, but said the attacker was not yet at full fitness.

Pirates coach credits players in CT City win

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says his players deserve all the credit following their 1-0 win against Cape Town City on Tuesday night.

Watch: Messi’s four-goal haul in Eibar thrashing

Lionel Messi was in inspirational form as he scored four goals to lead Barcelona to a crushing 6-1 La Liga win over Eibar on Tuesday, continuing their 100 per cent start to the campaign.

Watch: Pirates claim victory against CT City

Thabo Qalinge’s late strike earned Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win in their Absa Premiership tie against Cape Town City on Tuesday night.