Milford stumble, City continue winning streak

With the Motsepe Foundation Championship back in full swing, Milford returned to action through defeat, while Cape Town City continued their quest among the most in-form teams in South Africa’s first division.

To begin with, Milford missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the pile after they suffered a 2-1 defeat against the University of Pretoria at the Tuks Stadium on Saturday.

Milford’s lead (27 points) has now been slashed to just a mere point in matchday 15, while second-placed Casric Stars jotted down a 0-0 draw with Midlands Wanderers this past Wednesday.

Also, the table toppers have now noted two losses on the spin, a huge blow considering their rapid start to the 2025-26 campaign.

Kruger United likewise dropped vital points in their quest for automatic promotion this season after they could only manage a 1-1 stalemate with Baroka on Saturday afternoon.

Third-placed Kruger United are now on a two-match winless streak, considering their 3-1 loss against The Bees before the December/January International break, as they trail the log leaders by a point as well.

Another notable result includes Cape Town City’s 2-1 victory over Gomora United at the Dobsonville Stadium on Friday afternoon.

The Mother City outfit have now accumulated four wins on the trot with 25 points to their name and are two points adrift of the league’s summit.

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:

Friday, 23 January

Gomora United 1-2 Cape Town City

Highbury 1-2 Lerumo Lions

Saturday, 24 January

Kruger United 1-1 Baroka FC

University of Pretoria 3-2 Milford FC

Venda Football Academy 1-0 Upington City

Sunday, 25 January

Hungry Lions 2-0 Black Leopards

Leicesterford City 2-1 The Bees