The Glamour Boys hosted Babina Noko at FNB Stadium in a midweek clash, seeking redemption after crashing out of the MTN8 quarter-final at the hands of Golden Arrows this past weekend. The Soweto giants brushed off their cup disappointment, collecting maximum points thanks to a strike from former Cape Town Spurs starlet and Mduduzi Shabalala to send them top of the early PSL table.
The Sea Robbers’ wasteful attack once again proved costly as they were held to a draw by a Durban outfit that has shown vulnerability at the back. Both sides were looking to maintain their winning momentum at the start of the Premier Soccer League campaign, with Usuthu aiming to bounce back from their MTN8 Cup setback over the weekend.
It was raining goals at Seshego Stadium as Rise and Shine went toe-to-toe with Stellies in an entertaining encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. The Chilli Boys also played out a draw with the Natal Rich Boys, while Gallants and Kruger United settled for a goalless stalemate. Meanwhile, in the KwaZulu-Natal derby, Durban City and Arrows drew 0-0 while newly promoted Milford got their first ever top flight points against Siwelele.
Former Orlando Pirates star has hit out at supporters for their treatment of the 28-year-old forward following his high-profile exclusion from the Mamelodi Sundowns squad. The veteran player believes that the public narrative surrounding the attacker has become toxic and forgets the human element behind the professional athlete.
Stellies' coach has laid bare the selection dilemma facing his side following a frantic end to the transfer window. Despite securing high-profile additions to bolster the squad, the veteran tactician admitted that a lack of pre-season conditioning has left his new stars trailing behind the rest of the group.
The Bafana Bafana centre-back has highlighted the emotional impact of the departure and the huge void left behind by the Namibian striker. After trading Chloorkop for a high-profile move to Tanzanian giants Young Africans, the striker leaves behind more than just his goals, with his presence in the Masandawana changeroom set to be sorely missed. Nevertheless, the 31-year-old defender remains confident that the PSL’s all-time top scorer will continue to thrive in the next chapter of his career.
