PSL Wrap: 127-goal striker helps Sekhukhune United close in on Kaizer Chiefs as former Orlando Pirates forward scores twice to humble Durban City

Sekhukhune United picked up their first set of maximum points of 2026 following a 1-0 win over TS Galaxy away at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.

Bradley Grobler's 19th-minute goal was all Babina Noko needed to win after arriving in Mpumalanga on the backdrop of two defeats and a loss this year.

In a match marred by indiscipline, the two teams ended the contest with a man down each. 

Grobler, who has 127 goals in PSL/CAF competitions, then turned villain when he was shown a straight red card with 17 minutes remaining following an incident which also saw TS Galaxy's Siphesihle Maduna being sent for an early shower.

Following Sunday's result, Sekhukhune remained fifth on the table but closed in on Chiefs to come just a point fewer than the Soweto giants, who are third.

However, Babina Noko have played two games more than Amakhosi as the Rockets are still seventh with 24 points from 17 games.

Polokwane City surrendered a two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against Orbit College at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Rise and Shine took the lead when Thabelo Tshikweta scored in the 26th minute before he grabbed his brace in the 43rd minute.

Orbit College fought back and scored their first goal when Bradley Ralani converted a 51st-minute penalty before Atisang Batsi scored the second in the 87th minute. 

Batsi, 43, became the oldest scorer in the PSL, as he broke Kaizer Chiefs legend John Lesiba 'Shoes' Moshoeu's record, who scored at the age of 41.

After the draw, Polokwane are eighth with 24 points, while Orbit College are 15th with 14 points.

Chippa United recorded a 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Durban City to ease relegation pressure on their shoulders at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Sinoxolo Kwayiba, who just returned to the club from Orlando Pirates, struck twice as he produced a Man of the Match performance. The Bafana Bafana forward scored Chilli Boys' first goal in the 33rd minute before he struck a minute after the hour mark.

In the absence of Chilli Boys' number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, Dumisani Msibi managed to keep another clean sheet, which is his fourth consecutive.

The win, which has come after a 1-0 victory over Orbit College in the last matchday, propelled Chippa to 14th place, and their points now are 15 from 17 games.

Durban City, on the other hand, are sixth with 25 points.  

Arthur Zwane's AmaZulu continue to send a signal that they are here to compete for the PSL title after a 1-0 away win against Gallants at Dr Molemela Stadium.

Mondli Mbanjwa scored the goal that separated Usuthu from their opponents and took their tally to 30 points, now equal to Chiefs.

Mamelodi Sundowns top the PSL standings with 32 points, and that means Zwane's side are firmly in the title race.

The win, meanwhile, left them fourth after 16 games, while Gallants are 13th with 15 points. 

Richards Bay and Golden Arrows played to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Premier Soccer League game played on Friday night at uMhlathuze Stadium.

It took the Natal Rich Boys just nine minutes to take the lead courtesy of Moses Mthembu, who converted from the penalty spot. 

However, the visitors were back on level terms in the 27th minute as Lungelo Nguse converted Siyanda Ndlovu's assist.

Five minutes after the break, Orlando Pirates-linked Ndlovu was on target thanks to Philani Kumalo, who picked him in a good position, and the former made it 2-1.

Nevertheless, Mthembu supplied Lundi Mahala with the ball in a prime position, and he made it 2-2.  

Richards Bay are now ninth on the table with 19 points from 16 games, two points less than Arrows, who are a position lower.