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Maritzburg United drop points as Orbit College remain top

Maritzburg United and Orbit College dropped points in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after failing to win their respective matches.

The Team of Choice succumbed to a 1-0 loss against JDR Stars at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday. Maritzburg had a promising start to the 2023/24 season in the NFD after being relegated from the DStv Premiership.

Maritzburg won four games in the league, drawing three while losing in two occasions. They are currently sitting third on the NFD log with 15 points.

Elsewhere, Orbit College dropped points after losing 1-0 to struggling Venda Football Academy at Soshanguve Giant Stadium.

The Mswenko Boys had a flying start to life in the second tier after being promoted from the ABC Motsepe League.

Despite suffering a defeat against VFA, Orbit College remain top of the league table with 19 points with nine games played.

The North West-based side won six games, drew one and lost only two times since gaining promotion from the Motsepe League.

UPINGTON CITY FC CLAIM BACK-TO-BACK WINS

Meanwhile, Upington City FC claimed two back-to-back victories after brushing aside Megesi FC 2-0 at Windhoek Draught Park on Saturday.

Baroka FC warming up ahead of Motsepe Foundation Championship match
Baroka FC

Black Leopards ended Milford FC four-game unbeaten run after beating them 2-1 at Thohoyandou Stadium.

Milford last lost a match in the Championship on the 23rd of September when they 1-0 against Marumo Gallants.

The KZN-based outfit had a turbelent start to the campaign which saw them fire head coach Asanda Mvalo.

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY NINE RESULTS:

Friday, 27 October 2023

Marumo Gallants 1-1 Baroka FC

Maritzburg United 0-1 JDR Stars

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Platinum City Rovers 1-1 NB La Masia

Orbit College 0-1 Venda Football Academy

Upington City 2-0 Magesi

Balack Leopards 2-1 Milford FC

Sunday, 29 October 2023

Hungry Lions 1-1 Pretoria Callies

University of Pretoria 0-1 Casric Stars

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