The biggest winners and losers from the weekend’s action! Nasreddine Nabi & Percy Tau disappoint as Arthur Sales serves humble pie & Rhulani Mokwena on the right path

The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has found his rhythm in Morroco after his side secured a 1-0 victory over Safi and moved to third on the table.

Wydad climbed to third place in the Botola Pro League after a 1-0 victory over Olympic Club Safi on Friday at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.

They now trail log leaders RS Berkane by seven points and are equal on 19 points with second-placed MAS Fes.

Oussama Zemraoui's decisive goal secured the win easing the pressure on Mokwena who had endured a tough start to life in Morocco.

The Amakhosi coach started life at Naturena on a high, however, things are getting tough of late with results not going his way.

Kaizer Chiefs squandered a good lead in their game against Royal AM on Saturday and went on to draw 2-2 with the KwaZulu-Natal outfit.

The Tunisian mentor might have thought he was making progress with  the Naturena outfit, however, he seems to be taking a few steps back.

Mngqithi has not had the kind of start to the season that he would have been hoping for and he would have been desperate for a return to form for his side.

His team lost the Carling Knockout final to lowly Magesi and questions were asked of Mngqithi who replaced Rhulani Mokwena at the beginning of the season.

However, his side responded well in league action as they beat Babina Noko convincingly to get back on the winning track.

Riveiro's Soweto giants were unable to overtake Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL standings following a disappointing defeat to Stellenbosch FC on Sunday.

Pirates' perfect start to the 2024/25 PSL season ended after enduring a 1-0 defeat to the Cape Winelands outfit at the weekend.

Riveiro has not had much to stress about this season as things have gone his way for the better part, however, he ill be concerned after a rare defeat to Steve Barker's outfit.

Bucs will play against Egypt's Al Ahly at the Orlando Stadium in the Caf Champions League in their next match hoping to bounce back to winning ways.

Sundowns striker Arthur Sales was likely relieved after finally scoring his first goal for the Brazilians in their clash with Polokwane City at the weekend.

Upon his arrival, Sales found the going tough scoring just once with two assists in 11 appearances in all competitions. On Saturday, Sales finally got the monkey off his back slotting much much-anticipated goal.

Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen,  who had struggled from injuries and saw little game time, had recently seen some acting in Chiefs’ games.

However, the goalie, who has been playing in new keeper Fiacre Ntwari’s absence, has not taken his chance with but hands.

Peterson has struggled to keep a clean sheet, conceding goals in both the games he has played with the Rwandan goalkeeper.

Club NXT, where Campbell plays, came from a goal behind to defeat Francs Borains 2-1 in the Challenger Pro League away from home.

Campbell came in as a substitute in the 70th minute and found the back of the net in the 82nd minute.

The 19-year-old South African has now scored five goals in seven league matches.

Mayo’s CR Belouizdad defeated Aso Chief 2-0 in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle at Stade du 5 Juillet.

Mayo scored the second goal of the match in the 53rd minute, which was his second for the club in 10 matches in all competitions.

The 26-year-old was on target against Orlando Pirates a week ago in the Caf Champions League as his side suffered a 2-1 defeat.

He appears to be finding his feet after a slow start to life in Algeria.

Tau was a starter for Al Ahly against National Bank on Sunday night ut he was unable to inspire his side to victory as they played to a goalless draw.

Tau has been struggling for game time and has even lost his place in the Bafana Bafana team and will be hoping for a resurgence.