It appears to be like like Kaizer Chiefs stars are lastly aligning within the DStv Diski Problem (DDC) this season. Up to now seasons Amakhosi who promoted a whole lot of gamers from DDC to first staff mid-season and that derailed their probabilities of difficult for the reserve league title.
Nonetheless, this season, coach Vela Khumalo and his technical staff didn’t promote any gamers and that might see them claiming their first Diski Problem title.
Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 SuperSport United
This previous weekend Chiefs brushed apart SuperSport United, thumping them 4-0 at FNB Stadium.
Amakhosi are doing the job for themselves, displaying no mercy in opposition to the groups which can be difficult for the title. Final weekend they defeated Orlando Pirates 1-0, crippling the Buccaneers possibilities to win the league.
SuperSport had been subsequent and Kabelo Nkgwesa, Kamohelo Malefo, Naledi Hlongwane and Thulani Mabaso ensured Amakhosi emerge victorious as all of them discovered the again of the web within the 4-0 drubbing.
With the win, the Amakhosi prolonged their constructive streak to 6 matches and maintained prime spot with 54 factors, one forward of Stellenbosch FC.
This coming weekend, they journey to Stellies in a prime of the desk conflict, the place a victory will see them placing one hand on the title.
Orlando Pirates 1-2 AmaZulu
AmaZulu got here from a purpose down handy Orlando Pirates a second straight loss in as many matches and left their title ambitions in limbo as they edged them 2-1 at Isak Steyl Stadium.
On kind Siphamandla Msezane opened the scoreboard for Pirates however Usuthu by no means backed down as they fought again to earn most factors with objectives from Asanda Mzobe and Thato Mdluli.
The defeat leaves Pirates in fifth place on the log with 43 factors, 11 behind leaders Chiefs.
Marumo Gallants FC 1-7 Mamelodi Sundowns
Thulani Zandamela ended hos purpose drought when rampant Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Marumo Gallants FC 7-1 at Dr Molemela Stadium.
Zandamela who had final scored a purpose in November final 12 months was on music as he discovered the again of the web 3 times on Saturday.
Ntando Nkosi scored the opening purpose for Masandawana, leaving Zandamela to step in and add a brace earlier than Kutlwano Letlhaku joined the occasion.
Zandamela wasn’t executed and netted once more to finish his hat-trick. Sipho Ngqakabana and Sechaba Gaseitsiwe didn’t wish to be ignored as in addition they added their names within the scoresheet.
Sekhukhune United 1-3 Stellenbosch FC
Stellenbosch FC got here from a purpose right down to file a convincing 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United, protecting their hopes of clinching their third DDC title alive on Sunday.
A thumping end within the opening-quarter from Samukele Sihlali obtained the host up and working, however was short-lived because the Maroons levelled the issues within the twenty sixth minute taking the match to halftime tied on 1-1.
Within the second half Sekhukhune scored an personal purpose giving Stellies a lead earlier than Tauric Gamildien sealed the victory within the 75 minutes.
Stellies stay second within the desk with 53 factors, one level behind leaders Chiefs.
Cape City Metropolis 8-2 Magesi FC
Cape City Metropolis had been in imply temper and breezed previous Magesi FC with an emphatic 8-2 triumph and remained within the top-half.
The Residents have scored essentially the most objectives (61) within the Diski Problem this season. Nonetheless, their protection has been in shambles as they conceded a whopping 54 objectives, six objectives lower than the 60 conceded by backside positioned Chippa United.
On Sunday they produced a 10-goal thriller in opposition to Magesi, with them scoring eight to beat the Limpopo outfit. Jody Ah Shene scored a hat-trick, Dhakier Lee, Heaven Sereetsi, Unam Rode, Nande Wetbooi and an personal purpose by Magesi.
Chippa United 1-1 Polokwane Metropolis
Struggling Chippa United’s two-match shedding run had been halted after amassing a hard-fought 1-1 draw in opposition to Polokwane Metropolis.
The Chilli Boys got here off a dismal 9-1 drubbing by the hands of title-chasing Stellenbosch FC, whereas Rise and Shine edged Cape City Metropolis over the previous weekend.
Nonetheless, the purpose leaves the 2 outfits within the bottom-half spot with the host on the basement and Rise and Shine a number of positions larger.