Lukaku and Matic fire United into FA Cup semi-finals

Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic fired Manchester United into the FA Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Lorch, Dube guide Pirates to victory

Goals by Thembinkosi Lorch and Mthokozisi Dube helped Orlando Pirates to a 2-1 victory against ten-man Golden Arrows at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Salah stars as Liverpool thump Watford

Mohamed Salah continued his fine form as he netted four goals to help Liverpool to a 5-0 victory against Watford in their Premier League encounter at Anfield, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Kaizer Chiefs extend winless streak

Kaizer Chiefs host AmaZulu in an Absa Premiership encounter at the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Chippa beat Stars to claim narrow win

A goal from Abel Mabaso helped Chippa United claim a narrow 1-0 victory over Free State Stars at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Eriksen leads Spurs into FA Cup semis

Christian Eriksen took charge in the absence of Harry Kane as he scored twice in a straightforward 3-0 win at Swansea City, booking Tottenham Hotspur’s place in the FA Cup semi-final.

Mphahlele targets Nedbank Cup glory

Kaizer Chiefs defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says their target is to finish in the Absa Premiership top three in order to qualify for a place in the African continental competition next year.

Fifa approves use of VAR at WC

Fifa has approved the use of video assistant referees (VAR) for the first time at the World Cup during a meeting of the organisation’s council in Bogata.

AmaZulu are no pushovers – Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela wants to claim maximum points against AmaZulu in order to stay in contention for the Absa Premiership title this season.

Missing out on UCL won’t hurt Chelsea’s transfer plans – Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte cast doubt over the Blues pulling power in the transfer market as his side fight to finish in the Premier League’s top four.