CT City advance to Nedbank Cup last 16

Cape Town City advanced to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after clinching a narrow 1-0 victory over Bidvest Wits at the Bidvest Stadium on Wednesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Messi gets better every day – Coutinho

Barcelona star Lionel Messi gets better every day, according to team-mate Philippe Coutinho.

McCarthy eager to gain Hunt’s respect

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he is determined to beat Bidvest Wits in order to gain the respect of his former mentor Gavin Hunt.

Coutinho heaps praise on “genius” Iniesta

Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho hailed team-mate Andres Iniesta, labelling the club captain a ‘genius.’

I have no desire to leave City – Kompany

Vincent Kompany has no intention of leaving Manchester City even though ravaging fitness problems have ended his days of a guaranteed first-team place at the Etihad Stadium.

Sundowns to lose Nthethe, Mbekile

Agent Tim Sukazi confirmed that Thabo Nthethe and Asavela Mbekile are set to leave Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of the current season.

Chelsea will fight back – Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea will recover from a poor run of form that has intensified speculation about the future of Antonio Conte.

Mahlambi has no intention of leaving – Agent

Phakamani Mahlambi agent Glyn Bikin insists that his client is determined to fight for a regular starting berth in the Al Ahly squad.

Mbappe deny claims Ronaldo on the decline

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe dismissed suggestions Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on the decline.

Serero won’t play for Bafana Bafana again

South African Football Association CEO Denis Mumble has confirmed that midfielder Thulani Serero will not be considered for future call-ups for Bafana Bafana.