Magesi FC reached their first topflight cup final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday afternoon at King Zwelithini Stadium.
Giant killers Magesi FC only needed one strike to defeat TS Galaxy 1-0 and eliminate them from the Calling Knockout Cup on Sunday.
Mduduzi Shabalala netted a second half double to rescue Kaizer Chiefs who fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Betway Premiership newcomers Magesi FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Solid defence and unforced errors were the words of the day as Cape Town City and Magesi FC played out to a 0-0 draw in a Premiership encounter that produced very few meaningful opportunities.
Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen says Saturday’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over the in-form Orlando Pirates is a historic victory for the Premier Soccer League’s Premier Division rookies.
Orlando Pirates were sent crashing out of the Carling Knockout Cup in the opening round with a shock 3-2 loss to Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.