Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen’s costly blunder against Polokwane City marked the third time this season that one of his errors had led to a goal. Amakhosi, however, extended their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, playing out a 1-1 draw against City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Aiming to build on their early-season momentum, the Glamour Boys were forced to settle for a point as a resilient Rise and Shine side held them off on home turf.
Below are the key talking points from the clash in Limpopo.
1. KAIZER CHIEFS EXTEND UNBEATEN LEAGUE RUN
The Soweto giants made it six matches without defeat in their opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign. Under head coach Fernando da Cruz, Amakhosi have shown consistency and grit, keeping their strong start intact as they build momentum for the long season ahead. However, their worry will be the errors Petersen has been making.
2. OSCARINE MASULUKE MAKES POLOKWANE CITY FC DEBUT
Experienced goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke was handed his debut for Polokwane City following his recent arrival as a free agent. The 33-year-old former FIFA Puskás Award nominee parted ways with Stellenbosch FC at the end of last season. In August 2026, he briefly trained with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Real Native. After a potential deal there failed to materialise, Masuluke linked up with Willy ‘Machete’ Moloto’s side, adding proven top-flight experience to the Limpopo outfit’s squad.
3. BRADLEY CROSS MAKES KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING RETURN
Left-back Bradley Cross made his return to the Chiefs starting line-up after a spell on the sidelines. The Bafana Bafana international sustained an injury back in July during the Toyota Cup against Zimbabwean outfit Scottland FC, a match Amakhosi won 1-0 via Mfundo Vilakazi’s goal. Having missed the opening matches of the campaign, Cross’s return provides a major boost to Da Cruz’s defensive options.
4. LEBOHANG MABOE CONTINUES WITH HIS FINE FORM
Midfielder Lebohang Maboe continued his fine form for the Naturena-based outfit, netting a goal in the 29th minute. Maboe was fresh off a Man of the Match performance in Chiefs’ previous 3-2 victory over Siwelele FC, and his sharp form in front of goal proved decisive once again. In addition, Maboe once again walked away with the Man of the Match award in the game against Polokwane City following his satisfying performance on the day.
5. GIOVANNI PHILANDER TO POLOKWANE CITY’S RESCUE
Giovanni Philander came to Polokwane City’s rescue, finding the back of the net in the 73rd minute directly from a corner kick to level matters at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The winger joined Rise and Shine during the current transfer window following his departure from Chippa United. Meanwhile, in another Betway Premiership result, AmaZulu FC secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Marumo Gallants at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban. Red-hot striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya netted the goal for Usuthu in the 37th minute to secure all three points.
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