Polokwane City held Kaizer Chiefs to a 0-0 draw in their Betway Premiership clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening, denying the visitors a chance to secure a historic sixth consecutive victory.
Amakhosi came into the fixture full of confidence following an emphatic 4-1 win over Magesi in midweek and were eager to extend their winning run. Meanwhile, Rise and Shine were looking to build on their 1-1 draw away to Chippa United.
Despite the contrasting ambitions, the match produced few clear-cut chances. Chiefs dominated possession for large spells but struggled to unlock a disciplined Polokwane City defence. The hosts, on the other hand, remained organised and looked to threaten on the counterattack, though they too lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
The second half saw increased urgency from the visitors as they pushed for a late winner, but Polokwane City stood firm, frustrating Chiefs’ attacking efforts and ensuring the spoils were shared.
The result means Chiefs’ pursuit of a sixth straight win comes to an end, while Polokwane City will take encouragement from a solid defensive display against one of the league’s heavyweights.
Attention now turns to a blockbuster clash for Chiefs, as they prepare for the highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals on Sunday, 26 April 2026. The Buccaneers head into the fixture in high spirits after a convincing 3-0 victory over AmaZulu earlier on Saturday.
Polokwane City, meanwhile, will remain at home where they are set to host Stellenbosch in a crucial encounter in the race for a top-eight finish, scheduled to kick off at the same time as the derby.