Dan Malesela claims first win with Gallants, SuperSport suffer defeat against CT City
Marumo Gallants claimed their first win in the Betway Premiership under Dan Malesela after defeating AmaZulu FC 1-0 on Saturday night at the Toyota Stadium.
Before winning against AmaZulu, Gallants suffered three successive losses in the league. The Bloemfontein-based side went down to Kaizer Chiefs, Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Marumo Gallants returned to SA’s top-flight at the start of the 2024/25 season after purchasing Moroka Swallows’ status.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa will be looking to retain their status in the Premiership after collecting the first set of maximum points against the KZN-based side.
Elsewhere, SuperSport United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Cape Town City at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. Interestingly, the win over Matsatsantsa was City’s first win of the season having drawn 1-1 against Royal AM in the season opener and lost 3-0 against Stellenbosch FC last Wednesday.
The Citizens also crashed out of the MTN8 semi-final after losing to Orlando Pirates last month.
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED COLLECT THREE POINTS WITH A VICTORY OVER GOLDEN ARROWS
Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United collected three points with a 2-0 victory over Golden Arrows at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Babina Noko found the back of the net through Tresor Yamba Yamba and Mcedi Vandala.
Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema handed new signing Sipho Mbule his debut after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns on a season long-loan.
The highly-rated midfielder played 58 minutes for Sekhukhune and he was replaced by Linda Mntambo in the second-half.
In addition, Magesi FC shared the spoils with Royal AM after playing to a goalless draw at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Magesi came into this match with their tails high after claiming a 1-0 win against Golden Arrows at Mpumalanga Stadium midweek.
The Limpopo-based side are in their maiden season in the elite league after gaining promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship at the start of the current campaign.
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