BackpagePSL Wrap: Former Orlando Pirates star scores for struggling Chippa United, but Marumo Gallants win to end seven-match winless run
BackpageMarumo Gallants 2-1 Chippa United
Former Orlando Pirates forward Eva Nga was on target for Chippa United in a 2-1 loss to Marumo Gallants on Sunday at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium.
With an assist from ex-Pirates star Katlego Otladisa, Sekela Sithole broke the deadlock in favour of Gallants at the hour mark.
Eva Nga equalised for Chilli Boys in the 88th minute, but a late goal by new signing and debutant Eroine Agnikoi in the fourth minute of added time sealed the victory for the home side.
After the win, Gallants are now 10th with 13 points, while Chippa are at the bottom with six points from 10 games.
Magesi 2-1 TS Galaxy
Magesi FC stunned TS Galaxy by claiming a 2-1 Premier Soccer League win in a duel held on Saturday at Seshego Stadium.
With an assist from Puso Dithejane, Seluleko Mahlambi put Galaxy ahead in the 65th minute.
Magesi fought back and equalised in the 71st minute when Lehlogonolo Mokone scored. The winning goal was struck in the 81st minute when Thabang Sibanyoni found the back of the net in favour of the hosts.
The loss leaves Galaxy eighth with 13 points, while Magesi are 13th with just nine points.
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AmaZulu 1-0 Durban City
AmaZulu managed a late 1-0 win against Durban City to claim the bragging rights of the struck KwaZulu-Natal derby on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Taariq Fielies struck in the 87th minute to condemn Richards Bay to an away loss.
Usuthu are only seventh due to an inferior goal difference but are equal on points - 15 - with Orlando Pirates third, Kaizer Chiefs fourth, Durban City fifth and Polokwane City sixth.
Richards Bay 1-2 Orbit College
Orlando Pirates' loanees played a vital role in helping Orbit College beat Richards Bay 2-1 in the Premier Soccer League game staged at uMhlathuze Stadium on Friday night.
The 25-year-old Bucs midfielder Thabo Moleleki teed up Lethabo Modimoeng for an opening goal inside the first 15 minutes.
The hosts fought back and were rewarded in the 39th minute as Knox Mutizwa converted Thabisa Ndelu's assist in the 39th minute.
Monnapule Saleng, who is also on loan from the Sea Robbers, then scored his first goal for the club in the South African top tier in the 51st minute, as Mbulelo Wagaba picked him in a good area.
Richards Bay are 11th with 11 points while Orbit College are 12th with 10 points.