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'Be a good human being': Sundowns coach on how SA football can tackle gender-based violence

For South African football to make a meaningful contribution in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena believes that those involved in the game should focus more on developing good human beings instead of prioritising only producing good footballers.

Watch: Commentator, Crowd Go Bonkers As Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 'Goal Of The Season Contender' From Long-Range

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr closed the gap on Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal to just one point on Friday after easing to a 3-0 win over Al-Akhdoud at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Heading into the match, Al-Nassr were in second in the table, four points behind leaders Al Hilal. Sami Al Naji put the hosts in front in the 13th minute with a clinical finish from close range. Ronaldo came close to scoring himself multiple times in the first half, with the Al-Akhdoud keeper in top form.

Harry Kane Extends Scoring Run As Bayern Munich Ease Past Cologne

England striker Harry Kane continued his brilliant Bundesliga form on Friday, scoring the winner in Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Cologne. Kane scored a first-half tap-in to give Bayern a tenth win of the seaosn and put them top of the table overnight. "It was one of the easier goals I've scored in my career, but I'll take it," Kane told Dazn after the final whistle. The England captain has now scored 22 goals in all competitions since joining Bayern in August, and has found the net in each of his last seven games in all competitions.