Ozoemena saves the day for Amakhosi

The DStv Diski Challenge title race looks set to go down the wire. As things stand, the DDC champions could be decided on the final day, 4 May 2025.

This comes after both Kazer Chiefs, who are the log leaders with 58 points and second placed Stellenbosch FC with 57 points, maintained their impressive run this past weekend collecting maximum points in their respective matches.

On Saturday, Stellies came from 2-0 down to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Richards Bay FC. The Winelands side were 2-0 behind at halftime after Ntlonelo Bomelo's two quick goals in the 31st and 38th minute of the game.

However, the reigning champions showed grit and a champion mentality when they won the match with goals from Kenan Johannesen, Tylon Smith and an own goal that was scored by Sibangani Zulu. That victory saw them moving to the top of the log for one day.

On Sunday, Chiefs fought tooth and nail to earn a 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy which saw them retaining their top spot with 58 points, one ahead of Stellies. Manqoba Ozoemena came from the bench and scored the most crucial goal for Amakhosi at the packed Suga Ray Xulu Stadium.

Galaxy brought their A game and should have punished Chiefs on several occasions but Chiefs goalkeeper Takalani Mazhamba displayed a brilliant performance on the day.

Chiefs also had their fair share of opportunities but the defying moment came in the 76th minute when Ozoemena broke the deadlock and his goal proved enough to earn them maximum points.

Other DDC results:

Polokwane City 0-1 Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Diski Challenge after defeating Polokwane City 1-0 on Sunday morning.

Mmatlou Sepale bagged the only goal of the game for the Buccaneers from the penalty spot on the stroke of halftime.

Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 Chippa United

Mamelodi Sundowns put on a rampant display after thrashing Chippa United on Sunday morning.

Thato Sibiya put the Brazilians ahead in the 30th minute.

Sundowns took complete control in the second half after Onele Rulwana, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Bennet Mokoena completed the rout.

SuperSport United 3-5 Golden Arrows

Arrows showed class when they fought back from 2-0 down to give SuperSport a hot klap beating them 5-3 at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium. SuperSport started the match on fire as Siviwe Magidigidi drew the first blood just under 50 seconds into the match. It looked like SuperSport would complete a double against Arrows when Magidigidi completed his brace in the 18th minute.

Kwanda Mthembu pulled one back for Arrows before the break. In the second half, Arrows showed total dominance with Sfundo Shezi as their starring as he scored four goals ensuring they get maximum points. SuperSport tried not to go down without a fight as they scored their third in referees optional time through Mandlenkosi Nkosi but it was too late as they couldn't get anything from the match.

AmaZulu 1-1 Cape Town City

Magesi 0-2 Sekhukhune United