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Chiefs soar to DDC summit as Sundowns edge Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs moved to the summit of the DDC table after a massive victory at the weekend while Orlando Pirates suffered a loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

The DStv Diski Challenge returned with exhilarating action after a brief hiatus, captivating fans with its youthful energy and competitive spirit

Amakhosi claimed maximum points defeating TS Galaxy 4-1 at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto with youngster Naledi Hlongwane shining for the Golden and Black.

He scored a brace while the other two goals were scored by Matala Makhubo and Kamogelo Malefo.

Chiefs are now on top of the table with 30 points after 13 matches.

In the other matches on Saturday, Lamontville Golden Arrows downed Marumo Gallants 2-1 in a match that was played at CUT stadium in Bloemfontein.

Abafana Bes’thende have climbed to 13th place in the league, securing eight points from their first 13 matches. This victory snapped a four-game winless streak that included three losses and a draw.

Marumo Gallants, struggling to find their footing, remain winless since the start of the season. They have managed to accumulate only three points from three draws.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns DDC players in action

GALLANTS REMAIN WINLESS

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa currently occupy 15th place in the league, one position above Royal AM, who are languishing at the bottom of the standings.

In a significant upset, SuperSport United dismantled previous log leaders Stellenbosch FC with a resounding 4-0 victory. This result propelled them to second place in the league standings with 28 points from 14 games.

Meanwhile, Stellies are now third with 29 points after 14 games.

On Sunday, Sundowns secured maximum points after beating Pirates 2-1. Masandawana are now second in the league table with 28 points after 13 games. Pirates sit eighth having collected 19 points  from 13 games.

Cape Town City downed AmaZulu 3-2 while Richards Bay FC triumphed 1-0 over Sekhukhune United.

ALL DDC RESULTS

  • SuperSport United 4-0 Stellenbosch FC
  • Marumo Gallants 1-2 Golden Arrows
  • Kaizer Chiefs 4-1 TS Galaxy
  • Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Orlando Pirates
  • Polokwane City 0-0 Chippa United
  • Sekhukhune United 0-1 Richards Bay FC
  • Cape Town City 3-2 AmaZulu FC

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