Jurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round tie was a step into the unknown after his side emerged with a 4-1 win over Aston Villa’s kids.
Sadio Mane’s double helped Liverpool survive a major FA Cup scare against Aston Villa’s plucky kids.
Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly all learnt their Caf Champions League group stage opponents after the draw was conducted in Cairo on Friday.
Orlando Pirates were drawn against Jwaneng Galaxy in final round of Caf Confederation Cup play-offs after the draw took place on Friday afternoon in Cairo.
Kaizer Chiefs forward Lazarous Kambole says that facing former coach Ernst Middendorp will be emotional, but they will be focused on getting the result as business is business.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says the side is in a good space and they almost have a clean billof health in the squad as they prepare to face Baroka on Saturday.
Aston Villa will field a youth team in their FA Cup clash with Liverpool after coronavirus swept through the senior squad.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes that Lebohang Maboe will thrive in a new No 8 role, eventually becoming a Bafana Bafana regular in this position.
Kaizer Chiefs have hit out at the Angolan ministry of health for making their trip to the country ‘unpleasant’ after returning to South Africa following their victory over Augusto which qualified them for the group stages of the Caf Champions League.
Mesut Ozil’s future should become clearer within the next 10 days – but his ‘priority’ is to stay at Arsenal until the end of the season, according to his agent. (more…)