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Babina Noko and Chiefs still one and two

rugby27 August 2025 21:15| © Backpage TXT
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Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs saw their 100 per cent records in the Betway Premiership come to an end in midweek, while Chippa United and Magesi remain winless.

Sekhukhune United dropped points for the first time this season after they played out to a 1-1 draw with 10-man AmaZulu at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday.

Thando Ngwenya gave Usuthu the lead after just 17 minutes, but Ronaldo Maarman equalised for Babina Noko in the 84th minute to keep them in top spot on goal difference.

Kaizer Chiefs' perfect start was also halted by Mamelodi Sundowns following a goalless stalemate at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

The two teams are unmoved in the standings, with Amakhosi still in second place and Bafana ba Style two points further back in third position.

Golden Arrows extended their unbeaten run to three games with a 2-1 victory over Magesi at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Wednesday.

Dikwena tsa Meetse got off to a flying start when Mcedi Vandala broke the deadlock on 10 minutes, but they were immediately pegged back by Sede Dion's equaliser one minute later.

Nqobeko Dlamini completed a dramatic comeback with the winner in the second minute of stoppage time to take Abafana Bes'thende up to sixth spot ahead of KZN rivals AmaZulu on goal difference.

WINS FOR PIRATES, GALAXY, RICHARDS BAY AND STELLIES

In Tuesday's action, Orlando Pirates continued their revival with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Orbit College at the Orlando Stadium.

Lebone Seema's 56th-minute goal secured a second successive win for the Buccaneers to lift them up to ninth place, having suffered back-to-back defeats in their opening two matches.

Meanwhile, Durban City maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Citizens registered their eighth point in four outings since gaining promotion back to the Betway Premiership as they climbed up to fourth position behind Sundowns on goal difference.

Elsewhere, TS Galaxy made it back-to-back wins as they defeated Siwelele 2-0 at the Mbombela Stadium courtesy of a first-half brace from Seluleko Mahlambi.

The Rockets surged up to seventh spot above Gallants (8th) and Pirates, who are all tied on eight points.

Siwelele find themselves down in 12th following three straight losses.

Gabadinho Mhango's 45th-minute goal handed Richards Bay a 1-0 victory over Chippa United at the King Zwelithini Stadium and Stellenbosch edged Marumo Gallants 1-0 at the Danie Craven Stadium thanks to Langelihle Phili's 46th-minute winner.

BETWAY PREMIERSHIP RESULTS:

Tuesday, August 26

Orlando Pirates 1-0 Orbit College

Polokwane City 0-0 Durban City

Richards Bay 1-0 Chippa United

Stellenbosch 1-0 Marumo Gallants

TS Galaxy 2-0 Siwelele

Wednesday, August 27

Golden Arrows 2-1 Magesi

Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns

Sekhukhune United 1-1 AmaZulu

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