Kruger United have taken pole position in the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race after playing to a 1-1 draw against Leicesterford City FC on Saturday, while Black Leopards extended their winless streak to 10 games.
The Mpumalanga-based side clashed with Leicesterford at Dobsonville Stadium, aiming for positive results to continue their chase for promotion to the Betway Premiership.
Kruger shared the spoils with Leicesterford City, which was enough to move them to the summit of the league table with 37 points in 20 matches. They won 10 league games, drew seven, and suffered defeats only three times.
Meanwhile, United are holding an impressive record of the highest number of goals in the Motsepe Foundation with 31 goals, proving their effectiveness in the final third.
Kruger lipfrogged Milford FC at the top of the log in the second division as the KZN-based outfit was involved in the Nedbank Cup action this weekend.
MILFORD SAT OUT OF LEAGUE ACTION DUE TO NEDBANK CUP ACTION
Xanti Pupuma’s charges produced a spirited performance after claiming a 3-2 win on penalties against top-flight side Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final to book a place in the semi-final.
Elsewhere, Black Leopards played a 1-1 draw against Midlands Wanderers FC, stretching their winless run to 10 matches in the league. Lidoda Duvha’s unpleasant run has left them deep in the relegation fight.
Leopards are sitting at the bottom of the Championship table with only 13 points in 19 games after registering only two wins, seven draws, and 10 defeats. The Limpopo-based side will be looking to turn their fortunes in the last 11 matches of the season to retain their status in the second-tier.
MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 20 RESULTS:
Saturday, 07 March 2026
Midlands Wanderers FC 1-1 Black Leopards
Hungry Lions FC 0-0 Lerumo Lions FC
Gomora United 1-1 Upington City FC
Leicesterford City FC 1-1 Kruger United
Sunday, 08 March 2026
Venda FC 0-0 Baroka FC
The Bees 2-1 Highbury FC
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