Pirates go top after CT City win

A late strike by Thabo Qalinge secured a 1-0 victory for Orlando Pirates in their Absa Premiership encounter against Cape Town City at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Neuer ruled out until January

Bayern Munich have confirmed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be out until January following surgery on a broken foot.

Pochettino targets Tottenham improvement

Mauricio Pochettino is content with Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the new season, but insists they can do better as they wait for their first Premier League win at Wembley.

Highlights: Banyana beat Namibia in Cosafa Cup

Watch highlights of Banyana Banyana’s 3-1 victory over Namibia in the 2017 edition of the Cosafa Women’s Cup.

Barca not planning January signings despite Dembele injury

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says there are no plans to make further signings in January despite Ousmane Dembele’s injury.

Morena perfect to play fullback for Bafana – Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes Thapelo Morena would succeed at playing right back for Bafana Bafana.

De Gea has everything he needs at United – Herrera

Ander Herrera sees no reason why Manchester United teammate David De Gea would leave the club for Real Madrid, the midfielder adamant they are not far behind the Spanish giants.

CT City boosted by Putsche return

Cape Town City have confirmed that midfielder Roland Putsche will available for selection against Orlando Pirates since returning from injury.

I see an opportunity to win the EFL Cup – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says he feels no added pressure going into the third round of EFL Cup as the manager seeks to end Liverpool’s trophy drought.

Wits coach gives Claasen and Pienaar backing

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt has backed Daylon Claasen and Steven Pienaar to show their quality in their Absa Premiership following a difficult start.