Kaizer Chiefs teenage sensation Naledi Hlongwane’s form continued as he bagged a brace when Amakhosi cruised to a 4-1 victory over TS Galaxy in the DDC.
The DStv Diski Challenge returned with a bang after the festive break, kicking off with three matches on the day. Amakhosi claimed maximum points at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, comfortably defeating the Rockets.
Hlongwane, who’s been a subject of possible promotion to the first team, scored twice, with Matala Makhubo and Kamogelo Malefo adding to the tally.
Naledi Hlongwane’s impressive performances come at a time when the Chiefs’ senior side desperately needs attacking reinforcements, with Ashley Du Preez and Gaston Sirino sidelined due to injury.
The 19-year-old also scored a brace in the Carling Black Label Cup when Carling All-Stars team beat Magesi 3-0 in December.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi revealed that the youngster, along with two other reserve team players, would be training with the first team.
In the other matches of the day, Lamontville Golden Arrows downed Marumo Gallants 2-1 in a match that was played at CUT stadium in Bloemfontein.
Abafana Bes’thende climbed up to 13th place in the league, accumulating eight points from 13 matches. This marked their return to winning form after a four-game winless streak, which included three losses and one draw.
Meanwhile, the strugglers Marumo Gallants remain winless since the start of the campaign. They have only three points that they accumulated through three draws.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are currently placed 15th in the league, one position above Royal AM, who occupy the bottom of the standings.
SuperSport United, on the other hand, hammered log leaders Stellenbosch 4-0 to climb up to second position on the log. They have 28 points after 14 games.
Meanwhile, Stellies remain at the summit with 29 points after 14 matches.
DDC FIXTURES ON SUNDAY
- Cape Town City vs AmaZulu FC – 10:00
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates – 10:00
- Polokwane City vs Chippa United – 10:00
- Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay – 10:00
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