PSL Wrap: Lehlohonolo Mojela brace fires Sekhukhune United to leapfrog Kaizer Chiefs and move level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns while piling relegation woes on Orbit College

Lehlohonolo Mojela grabbed a brace as Sekhukhune United beat Orbit College 2-0 at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.

The former Stellenbosch forward first struck as early as the second minute before completing his double with 16 minutes to full-time.

It was a crucial result which helped Babina Noko rise a rung up the ladder and remove Kaizer Chiefs from third position, although the Soweto giants have three games in hand.

Sekhukhune also went level on points with second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orbit College's relegation woes continued as they remain second from bottom with three points more than basement side Magesi FC, who have played two games fewer.

On a chilly and rain-soaked evening at Buffalo City Stadium, the encounter got off to a sluggish start. But Chippa United eventually showed intent, making promising advances to unsettle Richards Bay in front of a passionate and vocal KuGompo City crowd.

Sinoxolo Kwayiba came close to opening the scoring with an effort from outside the box, but his shot was well blocked after being set up by Ayabulela Konqobe. Goodman Mosele also tested the visitors with a promising attempt, only to be denied by a solid save from Ian Otieno.

Sirgio Kammies was shown a yellow card in a tightly contested first half, but he would have the final say before the break. Deep into first-half stoppage time, the Chilli Boys finally broke the deadlock, with Kammies finding the back of the net to register his first goal of the season and hand Chippa a crucial lead heading into halftime.

The Natal Rich Boys emerged from the break with renewed urgency, pushing forward in search of an equaliser.

At the other end, Kwayiba thought he had an opportunity to double Chippa’s advantage, but his effort was ruled out after he was caught offside.

However, Somila Ntsundwana put those hopes to bed, calmly extending the lead to 2–0 for the Eastern Cape outfit. He capped off the moment with an emotional celebration, removing his shirt - an act that earned him a booking from the referee.

Orlando Pirates returnee, Kwayiba, wrapped up the win for Chippa, helping them create breathing space above the relegation zone.

Former Orlando Pirates defender Lehlohonolo Seema failed to help his team, Siwelele FC, get maximum points away to Polokwane City on Saturday evening as they extended their winless run in the PSL to five games

Both teams had anticipated getting three points in their bid to meet the set objectives, but the spoils were shared at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium as it ended goalless. 

Rise and Shine are seventh on the table with 25 points, while Siwelele are placed 11th, having collected 18. Both teams have played 17 matches.

Golden Arrows managed a 2-0 win over Magesi FC in a PSL match that was played at Seshego Stadium on Friday.

Magesi were reduced to 10 men after Kgomotso Mosadi was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 38th minute.

Meanwhile, Abafana Bes'thende scored two goals early in the second half when Junior Dion struck in the 47th minute before adding his second in the 55th minute.

The loss piled more pressure on struggling Magesi, who remain at the bottom of the 16-team table with 11 points from 16 games, while Arrows are ninth with 20 points after playing 17 matches.

At Chatsworth Stadium, Durban City saw off TS Galaxy with a 2-0 scoreline.

An own goal by Patrick Fisher Norman gave the home side a lead in the 66th minute before Luphumlo Sifumba scored the second in the 87th minute.

After the victory, Durban are sixth with 28 points from 18 games - just two points less than third-placed Chiefs, who have played three games less, while Galaxy are eighth with 24 points from as many matches.