Chiefs Edge Closer to the Top Spot as Tshwane Teams Face Challenges

Kaizer Chiefs boosted their title hopes with a 2-0 victory over the in-form Sekhukhune United at Isak Steyl Stadium on Sunday. The win, which marked their second straight victory, came courtesy of the dynamic duo Neo Bohloko and Naledi Hlongwane.

This triumph keeps Amakhosi within striking distance of the league leaders, trailing Stellenbosch by just two points, although having played one match less. Chiefs have accumulated 42 points after 18 league fixtures.

While Vela Khumalo aims to secure the first-ever reserve league championship at Naturena, Stellies is determined to defend their title after recording an impressive 3-0 victory at home against SuperSport United in a crucial match.

The Cape Winelands side managed to redeem themselves from a previous 4-0 loss to Matsatsantsa last month. The defending champions are currently enjoying a five-match unbeaten run as they gear up for their upcoming confrontation with Orlando Pirates.

In other action, Cape Town City put a stop to Mamelodi Sundowns’ momentum in the Western Cape, maintaining parity with their city rivals SuperSport at 38 points. A brace from Cee-Jay Bezuidenhout and a goal from Dhakier Lee led the Citizens to a 3-2 win.

Bezuidenhout is now the league’s top goal scorer with 14 goals, two ahead of Siphamandla Msezane from Pirates, who failed to score as the Buccaneers edged past Richards Bay 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium.

Joseph Makhanya’s squad recorded their third consecutive win, climbing to fifth place with 34 points. In contrast, Bernard Parker’s TS Galaxy broke a six-match winless streak with a 3-2 triumph over Golden Arrows, who are currently on a four-game losing streak.

In Bloemfontein, Chippa United struggled, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, extending their winless run to 18 matches. Meanwhile, Polokwane City celebrated their first win since last November, securing a 1-0 victory over AmaZulu.

FULL DDC RESULTS

Golden Arrows 2-3 TS Galaxy

Marumo Gallants 1-0 Chippa United

Cape Town City 3-2 Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City 2-1 AmaZulu

Stellenbosch 3-0 SuperSport United

Richards Bay 0-1 Orlando Pirates

Sekhukhune United 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs