The weekend’s Absa Premiership action saw Orlando Pirates climb to the top of the league standing following their 1-0 win over Bidvest Wits, Cape Town City’s title hopes took a dent following their 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Friday:
Maritzburg United vs Bloemfontein Celtic
The Team of Choice managed to claim a crucial win over Bloemfontein Celtic at the Harry Gwala Stadium to boost their survival hopes following a brace from Allan Kateregga.
Saturday:
Bidvest Wits vs Orlando Pirates
The Buccaneers boosted their title chances after moving to the top of the league standings following their 1-0 win over the Clever Boys at the Bidvest Stadium through an own-goal by Keegan Ritchie.
Golden Arrows vs Cape Town City
A late strike from Lerato Lamola helped Arrows secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Cape Town City at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Baroka
Bakgaga boosted their survival hopes with a victory at the FNB Stadium following their 1-0 win over the Glamour Boys to claim all three points.
AmaZulu vs Chippa United
The Chili Boys continued to keep their survival hopes alive after securing a 1-0 win over AmaZulu at the King Zwelithini Stadium through a goal from Andile Mbenyane.
Highlands Park vs Free State Stars – Postponed
Sunday:
Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United – Postponed
Polokwane City vs Black Leopards
Rise and Shine moved up to fifth on the league table after securing a 3-1 victory over Black Leopards Peter Mokaba Stadium.