RC 260817SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Monday, 17 August 2026
A football-heavy Monday recap led by Arsenal’s 3-0 Community Shield rout of Manchester City, plus a wide sweep of Betway Premiership, MTN8, cricket and rugby news.
- 19:36
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff, scoring inside 24 seconds and adding goals through Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard to lift the trophy.
- 19:44
Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 3-0 to go top of the Betway Premiership, level with Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu on seven points, while Chiefs drew with Sundowns.
- 19:51
Stellenbosch’s Kewan Plikeys scored a hat-trick on debut, and Sekhukhune United beat Polokwane City 2-0; analysts said both sides look strong enough for top-eight runs.
- 19:19
The MTN8 semi-final schedule was confirmed: Sekhukhune host Pirates on 22 and 29 August, while Sundowns meet Golden Arrows on 23 and 30 August, all at 15:00.