Kruger United opened a three-point gap at the summit of the Motsepe Foundation Championship after defeating title-chasing Milford FC 1-0 on Saturday, while Cape Town City FC suffered a setback against Highbury FC on Friday.
The Mpumalanga-based side gave their ambitions to gain promotion to the Betway Premiership next season a major boost after a narrow victory over the in-form Miford.
Kruger moved to the top of the league table with 40 points after 21 games, having claimed 11 wins, seven draws, and three defeats. Meanwhile, Milford is sitting second on the log standings with 37 points, with nine matches left before the end of the season.
The KZN-based outfit has enjoyed an impressive run in the past few weeks, which saw them make it to the semi-final of the 2026 Nedbank Cup. Milford defeated top-flight side Sekhukhune United to advance to the last four of the competition, where they’ll face TS Galaxy.
Elsewhere, Cape Town City FC suffered a setback in the title race after losing 3-1 against Highbury FC. After dropping crucial points, the Citizens are sitting third on the log with 36 points, and they are four points adrift of leaders Kruger United.
CAPE TOWN CITY STUMBLE IN THE TITLE RACE
CT City have been one of the impressive teams in the 2025/26 season in the Championship after being relegated from the elite league to the second division. The Cape Town outfit has registered 10 league matches, six draws, and lost on five occasions.
In another match on Saturday, Baroka FC lost 1-0 against Hungry Lions FC as they continue their fight to survive relegation to the ABC Motsepe League. Bakgakga are occupying the 15th position on the table with 18 points in 21 matches after winning four games, six draws, and 11 defeats.
MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 21 RESULTS:
Friday, 13 March 2026
Highbury FC 3-1 Cape Town City FC
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Baroka FC 0-1 Hungry Lions FC
Lerumo Lions FC 1-1 Casric Stars
Kruger United 1-0 Milford FC
Upington City FC 2-1 The Bees
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Black Leopards 1-0 Leicesterford City FC
AmaTuks 1-0 Venda FC
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