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Aug 16, 2026 – 01:25 pm
By Kickoff writer

Welcome to another weekend of Betway Premiership action, where we have a number of tasty fixtures. – Stay tuned for updates.

A Day to forget for both sides, who remain winless after three league matches.

Spoils shared at Mahlangu Stadium❗TS Galaxy and Golden Arrows could not be separated after playing to a goalless draw in the final Betway Premiership clash of the season.More here ➡️ https://t.co/0tcp5cXBF0 pic.twitter.com/ZBzgrGBSJf

75′ It’s been nothing but half chances and efforts from distance. Neither side are taking a hold of the contest.

65′ With 25 minutes to play, it remains goalless at the Mahlangu Stadium, where neither goalkeeper has been troubled.

50′ Not much has changed in the second period, with both sides struggling with their final ball.

Lamontville Golden Arrows 0-0 TS Galaxy pic.twitter.com/D7XbM1Vb2A

35′ Galaxy have had most of the possession, but the chances have fallen for the Rockets, who have been unable to convert.

29′ Galaxy carve out the best chance as Mpho Mvelase rattles the upright with Moava well beaten before Arrows clear.

10′ Both sides have trade blows early on as Dion squandered a big head chance in the box, while Galaxy’s George was let down by his finishing at the other end.

1′ Golden Arrows get the first half underway against TS Galaxy.

TS Galaxy XI: Tape, Motaung, Zulu, Mncwango, Xulu, Rantoa, Nkosi, Mvelase, Mahlambi, George, LetsoaloGolden Arrows XI: Moava, Shezi, Jiyane, Mabaso, Maluleke, Gasa, Zwane, Dlamini, Maxwele, Dion, Van Neel

Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema was named the Man of the Match.

☠️ 🤴🏾 Man of the Match | Lebone Seema @ChippaUnitedFC 0 – 3 @orlandopirates 🥅 Lungu 60′, Seema 63′, Msendami 87′ ⚫⚪🔴⭐#MatchDay#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/bPuZfm4lvL

Buccaneers overtake Chiefs❗Orlando Pirates got back on the winning trail with a 3-0 victory over Chippa United in Betway Premiership action on Sunday afternoon.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/01NFpFSfkt pic.twitter.com/9vgR6rfFVS

87′ GOAL! Pirates seemingly ended any comeback hopes as Msendami comes off the bench to fire home the third goal.

80′ Chaine is called into action for the first time as he keeps out Dlamini’s curling free-kick.

64′ GOAL! Seema gets in on the act by rising above his marker to head past Nwabali to make it 2-0.

59′ GOAL! Pirates have finally broken the deadlock thanks to Lungu’s first league goal of the campaign.

Halftime at Kings Park Stadium❗Orlando Pirates and Chippa United have gone into halftime goalless in their Betway Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/rbqw33TX94 pic.twitter.com/Q2cPhu6W9V

40′ The hand bags are out at Kings Park as Maswanganyi and Jones are cautioned for a little off-the-ball altercation.

25′ It remains one-way traffic in Durban, with the Buccaneers needing to patient in possession against a well-marshalled Chippa defence.

16′ Apollis gets the first effort on goal for the game with a powerful strike from distance, which Nwabali pushes away.

6′ Chippa’s Figareido is getting a lot of joy down the left flank, having already sent in two crosses so far.

Chippa United XI: Nwabali, Jones, Mobara, Majadibodu, Mohlometsi, Mosele, Kammies, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Figareido.Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Dansin, Mokobodi, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Lungu, Mbuthuma

Another win for Milford 🔥Ten-man Milford FC rallied from behind to defeat Kruger United 2-1 in the Betway Premiership on Saturday night.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/0bPSpm0zB8 pic.twitter.com/xw1gpunHyH

76′ GOAL! Mabena puts Milford in the lead with 14 minutes to set up a nervy finish.

70′ GOAL! Milford pull themselves level despite being a man down, with Masilela finding the back of the net.

69′ GOAL! Sikhakane gifts City an equaliser as he deflects the ball into his own net while trying to clear.

51′ GOAL! Kruger United have got the breakthrough courtesy of Khetukuthula Ndlovu, who opens his account for the season.

42′ SENDING OFF! Menzi Chilli has been sent off for Milford, who will now play the rest of the game with ten men.

30′ Durban City have taken control of the contest at the moment, but they have been let down by their finishing as they remain 1-0 down.

15′ Milford have dominated in the early stages of the first half against Kruger, but they are unable to turn their possession into goals.

8′ GOAL! Xulu gets Richards Bay off to the perfect start by opening the scoring with his first goal of the season.

Sekhukhune climb to third❗Sekhukhune United got back to winning ways in the Betway Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Polokwane City.More here ➡️ https://t.co/GB7pFSwy3W pic.twitter.com/v13W2IeVDq

88′ Nkwana squanders a big chance to score on his Sekhukhune debut by lobbing the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation.

75′ With 15 minutes left in the contest, Rise and Shine are yet to register an single shot on target.

65′ It’s been nothing but disappointment from Polokwane, who look a shadow of the side who finished in the top eight last season.

50′ Polokwane have really struggled to carve out any openings at Buthelezi’s goal in this contest.

42′ Sekhukhune nearly grab a third goal but Mokoena steers his header against the upright after some poor defending.

25′ The Polokwane coaches have seen enough as Mguni and Nkwe have brought on in place of Philander and Kopamotse.

20′ GOAL! Sekhukhune are threatning to run riot as Rammala finds the back of the net with a lovely finish to double the lead.

7′ GOAL! The hosts have got the breakthrough thanks to Mokoena’s lovely finish from close-range.

Sekhukhune United XI: Buthelezi, Matsimbi, Kazeem, Cardoso, Khupe, Mashiloane, Mkhize, Mojela, Rammala, Mokoena, NdlovuPolokwane City XI: Ngwenya, Manthosi, Nikani, Modise, Nkaki, Maphangule, Kambala, Daniels, Kopamotse, Philander, Molokwane

Ustuhu move level with Chiefs❗AmaZulu FC moved level on points league leaders Kaizer Chiefs with a 2-0 victory over Siwelele FC on Saturday afternoon.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/asL8zp3o7L pic.twitter.com/0iuCgsjOIm

80′ Both teams have a second a goal in their sights as we enter the final ten minutes.

75′ GOAL! Sundowns are back on level terms thanks to a towering header from Mailula.

65′ Siwelele have looked a lot more livelier in the second half, with Kouassi called upon to keep out a fierce strike from Phulo.

63′ GOAL! Chiefs have got the breakthrough as Phili bags his first goal of the season after some great work by Ndlovu.

46′ No changes from either Chiefs or Sundowns in the second half, as they both look to break the deadlock at FNB Stadium.

Only one shot on target❗Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns have gone in at halftime goalless in a Betway Premiership clash on Saturday afternoon at the FNB Stadium.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/88qnxMnEWl pic.twitter.com/IRMgj7SWGv

32′ GOAL! Ngwenya continues his fine start to the season by doubling AmaZulu’s lead with his third goal in three league games.

30′ Sundowns have taken control of the contest and despite holding 67 percent of the possession, they are yet to register a shot at goal.

21′ GOAL! Mondli Mbanjwa finds the back of the net to hand AmaZulu the lead against Siwelele.

10′ It remains goalless at the FNB Stadium after ten minutes, but neither side have been able to carve out a chance as of yet.

AmaZulu XI: Kouassi, Radebe, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Mdaka, Bern, Hlangabeza, Maqokolo, Ngwenya, MbanjwaSiwelele XI: TBA

👀🟢⚪️ Where are you reading this from? [Town, Province] 📍 #BetwayPremiership #HebeUsuthu pic.twitter.com/88PHTMpLvI

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Monyane, Miguel, Kwinika, Moloisane, Mthethwa, Maboe, Ndlovu, Mmodi, Phili, Baartman.Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Johannes, Kekana, Modiba, Mkhulise, Allende, Aubaas, Matthews, Van Wyk, Leon

LIVE | Moloisane Set For Chiefs Debut ✌️Thabo Moloisane is set to make his debut for Kaizer Chiefs this afternoon against Mamelodi Sundowns.Follow the action ➡️ https://t.co/rzHP3XWUhc pic.twitter.com/sYzQHhS3vK