Maela focused on final not on making history
Innocent Maela during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela focused on final not on making history

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history but captain Innocent Maela is solely focused on the game at hand against Stellenbosch FC.

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Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side will be permanently under threat by Stellenbosch FC when the two sides meet in the MTN8 final.

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Lewandowski nets brace as Barca thrash Young Boys
epa11636627 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys, in Barcelona, Spain, 01 October 2024. EPA/ENRIC FONTCUBERTA

Lewandowski nets brace as Barca thrash Young Boys

Robert Lewandowski netted a brace as Barcelona claimed a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys in the Champions League.

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Arsenal sink PSG in London
Arsenal's Kai Havertz (left) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 1, 2024.

Arsenal sink PSG in London

Arsenal secured their first win in the new Champions League format following their 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium in London.

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Foden stars as Man City cruise past Slovan Bratislava
epa11636657 Erling Haaland (L) of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Phil Foden (R) and Rico Lewis after scoring during the UEFA Champions League match between Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City in Bratislava, Slovakia, 01 October 2024. EPA/JAKUB GAVLAK

Foden stars as Man City cruise past Slovan Bratislava

Phil Foden played a starring role as Manchester City claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

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Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 24 September 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Kabelo Dlamini was delighted to have gotten on the scoresheet and helped his side walk away with all three points.

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Truter:  We need to settle and find consistency
Richards Bay Head Coach Brandon Truter watches his team warm up during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Chippa United and Richards Bay at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on 21 September 2024 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Truter: We need to settle and find consistency

Richards Bay FC coach Brandon Truter will use their extended break to recover and improve their performance to prepare for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch FC on October 25.

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Nabi: I’m surprised in SA we work without VAR
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs argues with referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at Soccer City on 28 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nabi: I’m surprised in SA we work without VAR

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he is surprised by the fact that there is no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South Africa.

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Riveiro: ‘KB’ today was exceptional
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring for his team during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 29 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro: ‘KB’ today was exceptional

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro showered Kabelo Dlamini with praise after scoring the winning goal against Richards Bay in their Betway Premiership clash in Durban.

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