Chelsea showed they can thrive without Romelu Lukaku as Kai Havertz scored after replacing the axed Belgium striker for the 2-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win against Lille on Tuesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena admits that while the upcoming clash with Egyptian giants Al Ahly is a huge game, they can’t just focus on Pitso Mosimane’s charges in what is a tough Caf Champions League group.
Orlando Pirates we’re forced to endure a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Al-Ittihad Tripoli in their Caf Confederation Cup group stage game at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Sunday evening.
In a potential pivotal day at the top end of the Premier League, Manchester City had their unbeaten run halted by Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic five-goal thriller while Liverpool overcame a scare to beat Norwich and Chelsea snatched a late win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns endured a difficult afternoon in Egypt as they were held to a goalless draw by Al Merreikh in their Caf Champions League Group A clash on Saturday afternoon.
A first half goal from Luvuyo Memela inspired AmaZulu to a 1-0 victory over Horoya in their Caf Champions League Group B encounter at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening.
Rangers stunned Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday while Barcelona had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Napoli in their play-off first leg tie.
Liverpool put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at Inter Milan, while Kingsley Coman spared his side's blushes with a late equaliser as Bayern Munich laboured to a 1-1 draw away to Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates produced a blunt display as the Soweto giants were held to a 0-0 draw by Golden Arrows on Wednesday evening while in the earlier game Swallows FC scored a late equaliser to earn a point against Stellenbosch.
Al Ahly have confirmed that Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau will return to full training with the first team after their Caf Champions League clash against Al Hilal on Friday evening.