Mbokazi & Dithejane Help Chicago Make MLS History

Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane were in action to help Chicago Fire claim a 3-2 win over Atlanta United.

The former Orlando Pirates defender played the full 90 minutes and did well to keep Miguel Almiron off the score-sheet.

Dithejane was introduced in the 69th minute to help see out the victory, which has seen Chicago reach the 50-point mark in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2001.

With tonight’s 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, the @ChicagoFire have reached the 50-point mark in consecutive seasons for just the second time in club history and the first time since 2000-01. pic.twitter.com/OPrrXpmW0e

Elsewhere, Lyle Foster played the full 90 minutes for Houston Dynamos who drew 0-0 with Minnesota United.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane played 90 minutes for Minnesota, while former SuperSport United defender Michael Boxall played in defence.

Olwethu Makhanya’s Rangers returned to winning ways in fine style after thrashing St Johnstone 4-0 on Saturday afternoon.

The Bafana Bafana defender completed the fulll 90 minutes and helped his side claim a clean sheet.

Rulani Mokwena maintained his winning start at Pyramids, who thrashed Al Merreikh 4-0 in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.

Mokwena’s Pyramids have now advanced to the group stage phase.

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