Betway Premiership wrap: AmaZulu bounce back with narrow win over SuperSport

The match saw early action when Rowan Human gave AmaZulu the lead in the 14th minute, following a blocked long-range shot from the same player in the 11th minute. 

SuperSport responded with a close-range save by goalkeeper Richard Ofori, denying Siviwe Magidigi. Tshepang Moremi also tested Ofori, but his shot went narrowly wide.

SuperSport's persistence paid off when Siphesihle Ndlovu capitalised on an empty net after Ofori had come out to intercept a cut-back, levelling the score at 1-1.

In the second half, Vincent Pule rattled the crossbar with a powerful long-range effort for SuperSport. The match grew scrappy with little attacking intent until Ben Motswari scored a dramatic late winner for AmaZulu.

Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune share spoils

In an intense Betway Premiership clash at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw.

The game kicked off with both teams looking eager to dominate. Early on, Sekhukhune's Andy Boyeli nearly broke the deadlock, but his header went just wide. Stellenbosch took the lead in the 6th minute when Chumani Butsaka found the bottom left corner, thanks to a fine assist from Fawaaz Basadien.

Sekhukhune responded swiftly, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 22nd minute through Sipho Mbule's precise shot from outside the box.

The match took a dramatic turn when Sekhukhune were reduced to 10 men after Siphesihle Mkhize received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Sekhukhune held firm against a dominant Stellenbosch side who controlled 63% of the ball in the first half. Stellenbosch's offensive plays were highlighted by several blocked and saved attempts, with notable efforts from Thato Khiba, Kazie Godswill, and Langelihle Phili.

The second half continued with Stellenbosch pushing for a winner, creating numerous chances but failing to capitalize. Devin Titus and Ismael Toure provided some of the best opportunities, but Sekhukhune's goalkeeper was equal to the task.

Sekhukhune, despite being a man down, managed to threaten on the counter, with Tresor Yamba and Linda Mntambo coming close.

The match ended with Stellenbosch holding 72% possession and launching 18 shots compared to Sekhukhune's 8, but neither team could find a breakthrough in the additional time.

Stellenbosch remain in sixth place with 20 points from 13 matches, while Sekhukhune hold onto fourth with 24 points from 14 games, showcasing the competitive nature of this season's Betway Premiership.

Polokwane City triumph over Chippa United

Polokwane City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chippa United in Saturday evening's Betway Premiership match, with a second-half strike from Ndamulelo Maphangule proving to be the difference.

The match saw key moments in the first half, including Oswin Appollis, returning from injury, who was involved early but couldn't trouble Chippa's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Polokwane's Lebohang Nkaki also missed a headed chance, and Raymond Daniels squandered a good opportunity. 

However, just two minutes before the break, Maphangule found the back of the net, finishing off a Puleng Tlolane cross to give "Rise and Shine" the lead.

Chippa United made several changes at half-time, bringing on Malebogo Modise, Ronaldo Maarman, and Giovanni Philander in an attempt to find an equaliser. 

Sinoxolo Kwayiba made an early attacking move, and Appollis' effort forced a save from Nwabali. Modise, however, missed a golden chance to level the score, as he failed to convert a pass from Azola Ntsabo.

Meanwhile, the clash between Marumo Gallants and Royal AM was postponed. 

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