Cape Town City hold onto Motsepe Foundation Championship lead as rivals close in

Cape Town City remain top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship on goals scored after being held to a 1-1 draw away by Upington City on Saturday afternoon.

Therlo Moosa gave the visitors the lead in the Northern Cape, but Neo Dikgale levelled with 10 minutes remaining.

City’s result allowed Magesi to stay level on 21 points after they were also held to a 1-1 draw at home by ORBIT College. Both teams have a goal difference of +7, but Cape Town City remain first because they have scored more goals.

The leaders’ advantage has been reduced to one point, with three clubs now on 20 points after impressive victories.

Lerumo Lions occupy third place following a 2-1 win at Midland Wanderers. Nasiphi Bhanayi and Mehluleli Maphumulo scored for Lerumo Lions, while Siyabonga Khumalo replied for the hosts.

Real Native moved into fourth, ahead of Hope FC on goal difference, after winning 2-0 away to Leicesterford City. Mbulelo Nombengula and Lerato Ntamane were on target.

Hope FC also claimed three points, with Dilorenzo Lombard scoring a stoppage-time winner against Hungry Lions in Cape Town. Hungry Lions remain sixth on 16 points.

Elsewhere, NWU recorded a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Highbury.

AmaTuks and Gomora United shared a 2-2 draw, with Gomora recovering from a two-goal deficit to claim a point.

Venda Football Club remain at the bottom of the table after a goalless draw against The Bees. Venda and ORBIT College are the only teams yet to win after 10 matches.