Vilakazi’s honesty about his school struggles highlights the journey behind his growing influence at Kaizer Chiefs.

Three sides are battling for the Scottish title this season, but when was the last time there such a close contest?

Thirty-one teams have reached the Champions League semi-finals since the tournament’s rebrand in 1992-93.

Northern Ireland aren’t known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta.

Orlando Pirates have added another exciting young talent to their development pipeline with the signing of Thapelo ‘Sugar’ Duiker from the James Mothibi Sports Academy.

Kaizer Chiefs will be aiming to extend their winning streak to five matches when they take on Magesi FC on Wednesday evening.

Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika will fold at the end of the season, becoming the second team in three years to go under because of financial problems.

Jude Bellingham was behind Real Madrid’s late resurgence against Bayern Munich last week in their Champions League first-leg tie, and could be key in Wednesday’s return.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are set to lose Relebohile Mofokeng overseas, could Golden Arrows attacker Siyanda Ndlovu replace him?

BBC Sport examines whether it matters if Wrexham don’t seal promotion to the Premier League this season at the first time of asking.

Eben Etzebeth is set to be absent from action for some time once again, which will continue to cost the Sharks in more ways than one.

David Parrish was trying to beat the record for the fastest man to complete the 234 mile trail.

Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey retires from playing and takes over as manager of UAE third tier side Arabian Falcons FC.

Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father’s world record time in his memory.

Adam Peaty puts on an “astonishing” performance in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side’s Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would “usually” have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season.

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must “take care of our own business” before focusing on what looks set to be a key Women’s World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in June.

Olympic champion Adam Peaty wins the 100m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle praises the “intent” his side showed in his first game in charge as they eased to a 4-0 win over Malta in World Cup qualifying.

Manchester United watch Premier League pair, Bayern Munich want Harry Kane’s England team-mate, plus who is next for the Bournemouth job.

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthew Stevens in the final round of qualifying.