GladAfrica Championship Wrap

Richards Bay FC opened a four-point lead at the top of the GladAfrica Championship table after pipping Royal AM 1-0, Pretoria Callies surprised Free State Stars by the same score, while Polokwane City put another nail in Bizana Pondo Chiefs' coffin following a 2-0 victory in KZN.

In addition, Cape Town Spurs moved out of the relegation zone with a narrow 1-0 win over fellow strugglers, Cape Town All Stars.

The Natal Rich Boyz went ahead slightly against the run of play when Simphiwe Mcineka headed home from a free kick in the 17th minute.

From the restart, Royal almost levelled matters but Nkosivumile Zulu's effort was pushed onto the woodwork by Bay's goalkeeper, Malcolm Jacobs and despite further efforts, were unable to break down the Rich Boyz sturdy defence.

The Romans moved a bit closer to safety, thanks to Pogiso Mahlanga, which dented Ea Lla Koto's play-off aspirations.

Rise and Shine, with goals from Khudu Myaba and Koena Thopola, secured a good win over last-placed We Hunt To Kill.

The Urban Warriors leapfrogged Igugu Lekapa, who're now in serious trouble after Junior Sibande's header from a free kick.

Tsepo Masilela's deal with AmaZulu expires in June.

Midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane's one-year deal with TS Galaxy expires in June.

Anthony Laffor signed a short-term deal with Chippa United until the end of the season.

Bongani Khumalo's contract with SuperSport United expires in June but has an option to extend.

Bongi Ntuli's contract with AmaZulu expires in June but there's an option to extend.

Aubrey Ngoma, on loan to Cape Town City, will see his Mamelodi Sundowns contract expiring in June, but there's a two-year option.

Lucky Mohomi's contract with SuperSport expires in June, but the club looks set to exercise the option they have to extend.

Justice Chabalala, on loan to Celtic, will see his Orlando Pirates contract expiring in June.

Nazeer Allie's contract with Maritzburg United expires in June.

Lehlohonolo Majoro's contract with AmaZulu expires in June but there's an option to extend.

Swallows FC midfielder Musa Nyatama (right) has a one-year deal with an option to extend.

Mpho Makola will see his current deal with Cape Town City expiring in June.

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