Pheko Phago helps Hope FC to biggest win of the season

Hope FC recorded their biggest win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Gomora United on Saturday, as Kaizer Chiefs loanee Pheko Phago scored in the second half.

Jalyle Williams gave the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time at Gomora United. Phago doubled Hope FC’s advantage in the 70th minute, before Cee-Jay Bezuidenhout completed the scoring 10 minutes later.

The result was Hope FC’s most convincing victory of the campaign.

Lerumo Lions moved up to second in the Championship table after beating University of Pretoria 3-1.

Nasiphi Bhanayi scored twice for the home side, while Maps Wetsang also found the net. The defeat leaves University of Pretoria, also known as AmaTuks, in 13th place.

Hungry Lions and Upington City played out a goalless draw, with neither side able to find a breakthrough on Saturday afternoon.

Hungry Lions finished the match with 10 men and will end the weekend in sixth place, one position above Upington City.

The Bees claimed their second win of the campaign by defeating Midlands Wanderers 2-0.

Mudau opened the scoring two minutes after half-time, while Menzi Madela secured the points with a goal in the 77th minute.

On Friday, Real Native dropped points in a 2-2 draw with North West University.

Real Native finish the weekend fifth in the table, three points behind leaders Magesi FC.

Orbit College’s difficult start to the Championship season continued as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Venda Football Club.

Neither Orbit College nor Venda Football Club have won in the campaign. They occupy 15th and 16th place respectively.

On Sunday, Highbury FC came from behind to beat Leicesterford City 2-1.

Mpho Mlangeni put Leicesterford City in front on the stroke of half-time, but Highbury FC turned the match around after the break.

Mervin Boji scored twice in the final 15 minutes to complete the comeback and secure victory for the hosts.