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From Porto to Premier League: Benni reveals all

Benni McCarthy has opened up about the defining moments of his career, reflecting on a journey that took him from the Cape Flats to the heights of European football.

Arsenal extend title lead after City Forest stalemate

Premier League leaders Arsenal stretched their lead over Manchester City to seven points on Wednesday with a nervy win at Brighton, while Pep Guardiola’s men were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

Pirates hammer Chiefs to go top of PSL

Orlando Pirates moved to the top of the Betway Premiership with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium.

English clubs dominate Champions League last 16

The draw for the latter stages of this season’s Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United’s midweek victory against Qarabag meaning an unprecedented six English sides will feature in the last 16.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Arsenal moved a step closer to ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title after a dream weekend for the Gunners extended their lead to six points.

Unbeaten Sundowns test Al Hilal credentials

An unbeaten start sets up a tense Champions League night as Sundowns host Al Hilal in Pretoria.

Carrick faces Manchester derby baptism of fire

Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.