Downs still too good for Chiefs, City and Gallants record first victory

Saturday’s Betway Premiership action was headlined by Mamelodi Sundowns continuing their dominance over Kaizer Chiefs, while Cape Town City and Marumo Gallants each claimed a first victory of the season.

Chiefs, in a new era under coach Nasreddine Nabi, were hoping to end a nine-game winless run against Sundowns in the teams’ clash at the FNB Stadium this afternoon, and appeared to be on course to do exactly that when Ranga Chivaviro put them ahead as early as the ninth minute.

But the Brazilians showed their class with a quick double strike on 31 and 37 minutes from Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners respectively, ensuring that they claimed a third successive win at the start of the season and topped the log on nine points.

The afternoon also featured a 2-0 home win from Sekhukhune United over Golden Arrows, with Babina Noko triumphing on the back of strikes from Tresor Yamba Tshibwabwa and Mcedi Vandala to be just two points behind Sundowns.

In the early-evening match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Royal AM played to a fourth draw from as many league matches this season, as they were held 0-0 by hosts Magesi FC.

The night matches saw Cape Town City and Marumo Gallants each secure a first win of the new league season.

At Athlone Stadium, the Citizens defeated SuperSport United 1-0 thanks to a 34th-minute goal from Prins Tijueza, while the Free State Stadium was the venue for Gallants’ 1-0 triumph over AmaZulu – courtesy of a first goal in South African football for Zimbabwean Daniel Msendami. The result also sees Usuthu drop to the bottom of the log after three losses from as many league outings this season.

The Betway Premiership continues with three further matches on Sunday 29 September: Richards Bay v Orlando Pirates, Chippa United v TS Galaxy, and Polokwane City v Stellenbosch FC.

BETWAY PREMIERSHIP RESULTS, SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns

Sekhukhune United 2-0 Golden Arrows

Magesi FC 0-0 Royal AM

Cape Town City 1-0 SuperSport United

Marumo Gallants 1-0 AmaZulu FC