Simba SC defender Joash Onyango has stated their main dream is to make sure they bring home the Caf Champions League trophy. As Simba awaits the draw set for April 30, the Kenya defender, who joined the Wekundu wa Msimbazi from FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia, has expressed the target of winning his maiden Champions League trophy.“It is a dream of every player to be successful and that is why as Simba players, we have to fight since our focus is on bringing the Caf trophy home. The burly defender, who was recently voted the club’s best player for the month of March, also stated by winning the trophy, they will market themselves to teams across Africa and Europe.

Solskjaer suggests red seats may be to blame for Man Utd's home form this seasonOle Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested the red wrap on the seats at Old Trafford could have contributed to Manchester United's inconsistent home form with the players unable to pick each other out. The Red Devils face Granada in their Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday, looking for a first knockout round home win in this season’s competition, and Solskjaer feels the team are now at an advantage because the banners around the seats have changed. Solskjaer was asked about the discrepancy between his side’s home and away form, and suggested it may have had something to do with the red seats in the stadium.

'There are no talks with Bayern' - Nagelsmann denies being in line to replace Flick at Allianz ArenaJulian Nagelsmann has denied being in line to replace Hansi Flick at Allianz Arena, insisting there "are no talks between me and Bayern Munich". Linking up with Bayern would be a natural step up for Nagelsmann after his exploits at Leipzig, who have established themselves as a formidable force in both the Bundesliga and Champions League under his stewardship. Flick refused to rule out calling time on his career at Bayern following the conclusion of the 2020-21 campaign after seeing his team dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Kalu returns to Bordeaux training ahead of AS Monaco clashFrench elite division side Bordeaux have provided an update on Samuel Kalu ahead of their league showdown against AS Monaco on Sunday. He returned to action on November 20 in the Bordeaux 1-0 win at Rennes, but the injury reoccurred seven days later and put him on the sidelines for another long period, and he made his return in a goalless draw against Metz on January 6. So far this season, Kalu has contributed four goals and an assist in 18 Ligue 1 games for the French elite division side.

'Unfinished' Sane criticised as Bayern Munich crash out of Champions LeagueMehmet Scholl singled Leroy Sane out for criticism as Bayern Munich crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, labelling the winger an "unfinished" player. Sane has featured in 38 games across all competitions for Bayern to date and has only scored eight goals during that period, but has also been able to record 11 assists. Sane was handed a bumper five-year deal upon his arrival at Bayern, so the German champions won't be panicking about the ex-City star's inconsistent form just yet, particularly given the fact his rhythm was disrupted by injury just before the winter break.

Wisdom Naya: Sofapaka's Elly Kalekwa promises financial help after youngster's cancer diagnosisSofapaka president Elly Kalekwa has promised to help settle Wisdom Naya's medical expenses after the youthful midfielder was diagnosed with cancerous soft tissue, sarcoma. Naya, who was promoted to the senior team in the 2019 season, lauded Kalekwa's efforts which were aimed to see him through his treatment period."My son Naya has been in pain for a long time, we hoped it would go away only to develop into a huge swelling," said the mother "When we sought medication we received the bad news, Naya was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in the soft tissues which needed urgent and proper treatment.

Swansea City striker Jamal Lowe has praised Andre Ayew's unselfishness in Tuesday's 2-0 away win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.“It’s a brilliant team performance and a brilliant team goal,” Jamaica striker Lowe said, as reported by his club's official website.“It was very unselfish, and it typifies how we are as a team. Tuesday's win was vital for Swansea in their chase for Premier League promotion.

‘A good image for the NPFL’ – Ezeji on Musa’s Kano Pillars moveThe former Nigeria international has lauded the Super Eagle's decision to team up with his boyhood club on a short-term basisAhmed Musa’s decision to join Kano Pillars will boost the image of the Nigeria Professional Football League, according to Victor Ezeji. As football enthusiasts continue to react to the decision of the Super Eagles skipper to return to his boyhood club, Ezeji – who is one of the most successful and longest-playing players in the Nigeria top-flight – claims that choice would rub off positively on the NPFL.

Jele: It is not about 'revenge' for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi SundownsOrlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says Thursday's Nedbank Cup against Mamelodi Sundowns will not be easy for their opponents as he plays down their intentions of hitting back at the Brazilians who won the last meeting between the two sides. With the two sides last meeting in the Premier Soccer League on January 2 when Sundowns prevailed as 1-0 victors at Loftus Versfeld, Jele says they will not be driven by revenge on Thursday, but the desire to reach the semi-finals."It's a game, we're going to fight as Orlando Pirates, and we want to get the result to go to the next round, and it's not going to be easy for them," said Jele as per IOL.