Babina Noko and Bucs shine in latest DStv Prem encounters

Saturday’s DStv Premiership action got underway at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, as Marumo Gallants suffered a 2-0 home loss against Richards Bay FC.

While Gallants created more goal-scoring opportunities, the Natal Rich Boyz made the most of their chances as goals from Sanele Barnes and Tshepo Mabua were enough for the Durban side to collect maximum points.

Elsewhere, Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways after their 3-1 victory against Golden Arrows at the Orlando Stadium in the adjacent fixture.

The Soweto giants dominated the encounter from the get-go, while Arrows sat back in soaking up the pressure. However, Pirates' individual quality was too much for the visitors to handle as Monnapule Saleng, Terrence Dzvukamanja and Vincent Pule got their names on the scoresheet for the Buccaneers.

Over in the Eastern Cape, Chippa United welcomed Cape Town City to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the 5:30pm fixture, as the two sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. The Mother City team saw most of the ball throughout the 90 minutes and created more efforts on target as well.

An own goal by Justice Chabalala put the Chilli Boys on the back foot in the 28th minute, however, the home team levelled matters on the stroke of halftime courtesy of a strike by Etiosa Ighodaro.

Also, Sekhukhune United made it three wins out of three in the league, after they recorded a 1-0 victory against Stellenbosch FC at the Danie Craven Stadium.

Babina Noko’s upturn in form was evident throughout the encounter and they looked solid in and out of possession. Chibuike Ohizu’s headed effort in the 34th minute was enough for Sekhukhune to walk away with maximum points, while the defeat leaves Stellenbosch winless in eight league games.

RESULTS

Marumo Gallants 0-2 Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates 3-1 Golden Arrows

Stellenbosch FC 0-1 Sekhukhune United

Chippa United 1-1 Cape Town City