The DStv Premiership was in full swing this past weekend with Golden Arrows and Royal AM playing to a one-all draw at Mpumalanga Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Thwihli Thwahla had to come from behind to avoid a defeat and ensure the share of the spoils between the two teams. Coach John Maduka’s charges find themselves 12th on the log with 29 points from 23 games. They’ve recorded eight wins, five draws and 10 losses so far in this campaign and will be hoping to getting more wins as the season draws to an end.
Richards Bay opened an eight-point gap between themselves and 16th-placed Cape Town Spurs when they beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday. Coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi’s team will go into their much-anticipated clash against Spurs, at Athlone Stadium on Friday, full of confidence and knowing that a win will push the Parrow-based club deep into the relegation zone, while increasing The Natal Rich Boys’ chances of climbing up the ladder and moving away from danger.
SuperSport United suffered another defeat, with Chippa United collecting maximum points away from Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Eva Nga proved enough for the Gqeberha-based club to win the clash, where co-coaches, Kwanele Kopo and Thabo September were against their former team and coach, for the first time since making the move to Chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi’s team. The Chilli Boys are now eighth on the log with 32 points from 24 games, which means they are safe from relegation, with six games still to go.
Polokwane City let their lead against Cape Town City slip through their fingers after taking an early lead through Mokibelo Ramabu in the eighth minute, only for Thabiso Kutumela and Khanyisa Mayo to find the back of the net later on and take the lead for The Citizens. Given Mashikinya found the back of the net for Rise and Shine to restore parity.
Orlando Pirates beat AmaZulu FC 1-0 to achieve a double against Usuthu, following their 4-2 Nedbank Cup quarterfinals win a week ago.
Stellenbosch FC continued with their rich vein of form when they secured a 2-1 win away to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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