Stellies claim third, City sneak out of the relegation zone, Chiefs fall short
Stellenbosch FC claimed third place in the Betway Premiership standings after the ‘final’ matchday of the 2024-25 season, while Cape Town City sneaked out of the relegation zone and Kaizer Chiefs missed out on the top eight.
Stellenbosch played out a goalless draw with Western Cape rivals Cape Town City at the Cape Town Stadium – but the point was enough to boost both teams’ ambitions, thanks to results elsewhere.
Stellies claimed third place – and qualification for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup – thanks to fourth-placed Sekhukhune United losing 3-2 away to Golden Arrows at the Princess Magogo Stadium.
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Abafana Bes’thende defeated Babino Noko (who ended with nine men after both Shaune Mogaila and Ngoanamello Rammala were sent off) thanks to an own goal from Tresor Yamba and strikes by Nhlanhla Zwane and Sbonelo Cele.
The win also guaranteed safety for Arrows.
Cape Town City, meanwhile, have Richards Bay to thank for their rise out of the relegation playoff zone, as the Natal Rich Boyz handed SuperSport United a 2-0 defeat at the Peter Mokaba Stadium (goals from Yanela Mbuthuma and Thulani Gumede).
The result has seen Matsatsantsa slip into the relegation playoff berth, and their fate will depend on the outcome of their abandoned match against Golden Arrows from way back in February.
Just like that, the #BetwayPrem comes to a close 👏
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As for Richards Bay, they leaped into eighth place and look very likely to play in the MTN8 next season – only an unlikely five-goal win for Magesi in their final match next midweek will see the KwaZulu-Natal side miss out.
Richards Bay’s rise came at the expense of Kaizer Chiefs, who could only draw 0-0 with Polokwane City at the FNB Stadium (meaning the Amakhosi will not appear in the MTN8 for a second successive season), as well as Magesi and Marumo Gallants, who drew 1-1 at the Seshego Stadium, after goals from Sekela Sithole and Mcedi Vandala.
At the Moses Mabhida Stadium, AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates played out a 1-1 draw, with Patrick Maswanganyi scoring an own goal, before Simphiwe Selepe levelled for the Buccaneers.
The final scheduled Premiership match will see Orlando Pirates host Magesi FC in Soweto on Wednesday. 28 May.
As things stand, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates (both qualify for the CAF Champions League), Stellenbosch FC (qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup), Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy, AmaZulu, Polokwane City and Richards Bay will play in the MTN8 next season, while SuperSport United are set to enter into the promotion/relegation playoffs.
RESULTS
Saturday 24 May
AmaZulu FC 1-1 Orlando Pirates
Cape Town City 0-0 Stellenbosch FC
Golden Arrows 3-2 Sekhukhune United
Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Polokwane City
Magesi FC 1-1 Marumo Gallants
SuperSport United 0-2 Richards Bay
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