Catch Up On International Sports Highlights From 7 – 9 February 2020

03 February 2020, by: Carl Lewis

BET Central’s Best Moments from the Weekend: 7-9 Feb

Another beautiful weekend of sport is complete, so the BET Central office selected the best moments of the weekend.

A story in the Sunday papers about England Rugby approaching the SA Rugby Director of Rugby was enough to make him join Twitter. His first tweet was a video of his pre-match speech to the Springboks ahead of their World Cup Final win. A definite single that he is here to stay in South African rugby for the foreseeable future. Inject in!!!!

Not Sure I would know what to say to any other team before a W Cup Final. Not Happening !!! pic.twitter.com/eCyiMQDRkc

— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) February 9, 2020

New at this so appologise for poor editing but yes !! This is us/me pic.twitter.com/KGNsQPLNCA

— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) February 9, 2020

What a weekend of cup football in Mzansi, Lebo Manyama’s beautiful winner for Kaizer Chiefs was a standout, as was the Pirates and Wits humdinger with Mbombela United keeping the cup spirit alive by disposing of their Absa Premiership big boys Cape Town City.

One touch, two touch, three touch, goal! ??

Lebogang Manyama’s brilliant control in the box and clever finish was enough to see @KaizerChiefs progress to the next round of the #NedbankCup after a 1-0 victory against Royal Eagles. pic.twitter.com/UUSTa91cYA

— SuperSport ? (@SuperSportTV) February 8, 2020

#NedbankCup Last 32 – RESULTS:
Orlando Pirates 2-2 Bidvest Wits
(Extra-Time needed)
Jomo Cosmos 0-1 Hungry Lions
Black Leopards 4-0 NWU Mafikeng#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/qfSyMUYCfY

— SuperSport ? (@SuperSportTV) February 9, 2020

Bangladesh won the U19s World Cup for the first time after humbling heavy favourites India in the final in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
India were unbeaten on their run to the final but their batting fell flat against Bangladesh’s pace bowlers.

Bangladeshi captain Akbar Ali said:

“It’s a dream come true. It’s all about the hard work we have done over the last two years. I would like to congratulate the Indian players. They have been brilliant throughout this tournament. Hopefully, this will be the start for us.”

Amazing scenes here in Potchefstroom as Bangladesh pull off a miraculous victory and are the u/19 world champions.. well fought india.. standard of cricket today and throughout this tournament has been world class.. congrats Bangladesh #U19WorldCup #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/JD7re0KLo2

— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) February 9, 2020

He might have made a huge error leaving Liverpool for Juventus but it seems the German midfielder won’t have any problem settling in back home at Dortmund after his wonder goal.

This angle of Emre Can’s goal on his Dortmund league debut ??? pic.twitter.com/GTLsgobNJy

— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) February 8, 2020

English prop reserve prop gave the media a piece of his mind after their hard-fought Six Nations win against Scotland over the weekend.

Brilliant to get ⁦@EllisGenge⁩ ⁦giving a honest interview post match ⁦@BBCSport⁩ ??#sausages pic.twitter.com/3Z01gb1R5d

— Barry maddocks (@barrymad) February 8, 2020

Aphelele Fassi and the Sharks have made such an encouraging start to the Super Rugby season. He continued his fine form on Friday against the Highlanders with a brace showcasing his insane athleticism and danger with ball in hand.

? “Friday ??????? yes I know, yes I know
I know I must be ready for you, just be waiting for you” ?

Aphelele ‘Weekend Special’ Fassi… simply brilliant to watch ?#SuperRugby pic.twitter.com/TIANOenuQN

— SuperSport ? (@SuperSportTV) February 7, 2020