Petrolul Ploiesti Overview

Ex-Chiefs star makes UCL history with Sabah

The 22-year-old defender has written his name into the history books after helping Sabah FK secure their first-ever victory in the UEFA Champions League. The former Amakhosi man played a pivotal role as the Azerbaijan champions bounced back from a difficult opening fixture to claim a landmark result.

Manchester United v Sabah FC - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

McCarthy backed to make Bafana squad - 'He can play in any league, at any club'

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena has thrown his full support behind the 22-year-old to earn a spot in Pitso Mosimane’s national team setup. The young defender, who recently made a high-profile move from Kaizer Chiefs to Azerbaijan, is catching eyes across the continent following his impressive performances in European competition.

McCarthy 'did not let himself down' in 4-0 Man United drubbing

The former Amakhosi academy prospect has earned high praise for his performance on the grandest stage of European football, despite his side suffering a heavy defeat. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth for Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK as they faced the daunting task of taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Rapid Bucuresti	14	9	3	2	23	13	10	30	W L W W W
4	Universitatea Cluj	14	8	1	5	26	20	6	25	W W D L W
5	Petrolul Ploiesti	14	7	3	4	19	18	1	24	D W D L W
6	FCV Farul Constanta	14	6	5	3	23	21	2	23	W W L W L
7	FC FCSB	14	6	3	5	20	20	0	21	L W W W L

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