City stay top as Orbit College hold Magesi in Championship draw

Cape Town City retained first place in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after being held to a 1-1 draw by Upington City on Saturday evening.

The Citizens broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Francis found Therlo Moosa, who finished from close range. Upington City responded with 10 minutes remaining, Neo Dikgale scoring to bring the match level.

Hope FC moved into fifth place after a late 1-0 victory against Hungry Lions at Athlone Stadium. Defender Dilorenzo Lombard scored the decisive goal in second-half stoppage time, leaving Hope FC one point behind leaders Cape Town City.

Orbit College remain without a win after drawing 1-1 with Magesi FC. Thabang Sibanyoni put the visitors ahead in the 27th minute, but Bafedile Baloyi equalised for Magesi in the 57th minute.

Lerumo Lions will finish the weekend in third position after defeating Midlands Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Nasiphi Bhanayi gave Lerumo Lions an early lead after four minutes, before Siyabonga Khumalo levelled for Midlands Wanderers in the 24th minute. Mehluleli Maphumulo restored the Lions’ advantage nine minutes into the second half.

Real Native returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory away to Leicesterford City. The result leaves Real Native fourth in the Championship, while Leicesterford City are 11th.

North West University extended their unbeaten run to seven matches by beating Highbury FC 3-1.

Bixa Sanele, Oupa Maehetja and Reatlegile Kgosithebe scored for the newly promoted side. Highbury FC’s consolation goal was scored by Mzoxolo Rafani.

Venda Football Academy and The Bees shared the points after playing out a goalless draw on Saturday afternoon.

University of Pretoria’s inconsistent run continued as they drew 2-2 with Gomora United. Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Aphelele Teto scored both goals for AmaTuks, who ended the match with 10 players after Vincent Sithole was sent off in the second half.