TS Galaxy dominate AmaZulu at Mbombela
On September 24, TS Galaxy turned heads at Mbombela Stadium, stretching their unbeaten streak to four games with a crisp 3-1 victory over AmaZulu. The opening goal came fast, when Seluleko Mahlambi slotted home a long pass from Khulumani Ndamane. The early lead forced the hosts to chase, but a slip‑up from AmaZulu’s Keegan Allan turned into an own‑goal, widening the gap.
AmaZulu did manage a brief spark when Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya headed in from Hendrick Ekstein’s free‑kick, but the moment was short‑lived. Momentum swung back to the visitors when Mory Keita, coming off the bench, finished calmly ten minutes from the final whistle. A red card for Siyanda Hlangabeza earlier in the second half left AmaZulu shorthanded, making a comeback even tougher.
The win nudged Galaxy up to fourth place, confirming their late‑season surge after a rocky start. Fans praised the team’s fluid attacking play and defensive resilience, especially after the early dismissal of an opponent.
Other key fixtures and table impact
Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United missed a perfect chance to claw back points after Mamelodi Sundowns stumbled. A 1-1 draw at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium against Chippa United left Sekhukhune with a single point from a penalty scored by Bradley Grobler. Many felt the side could have pushed for a win, especially after Sundowns dropped points in the same round.
Durban City proved why they’re a team to watch, holding Stellenbosch to a 0-0 stalemate away from home. The hosts tried hard to end a losing streak, with Sanele Barns and Devon Titus testing the defense. Yet a disciplined backline led by Mfanafuthi Mkhize and keeper Darren Keet kept the clean sheet, while Letsie Koapeng forced a crucial save from Sage Stephens after the break.
Perhaps the biggest surprise came from Orbit College, who travelled to Rustenburg’s Olympia Park Stadium and broke Polokwane City’s unbeaten run with a 1-0 triumph. The lone goal came from a set‑piece routine that caught the home side off guard, giving Orbit their first win after a shaky start to the campaign.
All these results shake up the early‑season standings in the Betway Premiership. Galaxy’s climb into the top four puts pressure on the traditional powerhouses, while Sekhukhune’s draw highlights the fine margins teams face in a tightly contested league. Durban City’s solid defensive display and Orbit College’s upset suggest that the mid‑table battle will be as fierce as the title race.
Supporters across the country are already debating which team will maintain momentum. With only a handful of matches played, every point feels priceless, and the next round promises more drama as clubs tighten their tactics and look to cement their places.