Kaizer Chiefs lost ground in the race for second place in the DStv Premiership after drawing 1-1 with Marumo Gallants.
Marumo Gallants boosted their survival hopes in the DStv Premiership with a crucial 3-1 home win over Royal AM on Wednesday night.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) hopes to facilitate the swift return of two Marumo Gallants staff members stuck in Libya after they were used as collateral by club chairman Abram Sello.
Marumo Gallants stun Saint Eloi Lupopo in their CAF Confederation Cup match at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday.
Bottom of the log in the Dstv Premiership but soaring in the CAF Confederation Cup, the fairytale story of Marumo Gallants continued yesterday in the continental tournament as they beat Algeria giants USM Alger 2-0 in Group A played at the Dobsonville stadium.
Marumo Gallant interim coach Raymond Mdaka says mental strength is key for the players as he admitted their run and commitment in the CAF Confederations Cup comes at a difficult time given their relegation battle.