Matchday 5 of the Betway Premiership took place over the weekend, with teams eager to head into the upcoming FIFA international break on a positive note. The action kicked off on Friday night as Silwelele FC hosted Richards Bay (Natal Rich Boys) at Dr. Molemela Stadium. The match ended in a goalless draw, with both sides walking away with a point.
Saturday featured a full schedule of games, starting with a high-profile clash between Stellenbosch FC and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The Brazilians secured a narrow 1-0 win through a penalty by Namibian star Peter Shalulile, who not only sealed the victory but also made history by surpassing Siyabonga Nomvethe’s all-time PSL goal-scoring record.
At Seshego Stadium, Magesi FC and AmaZulu played to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested match, with both teams unable to find the winning goal. Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United continued their impressive run at the top of the table, comfortably defeating newly promoted Durban City 2-0 at home, maintaining their spot at number one.
Kaizer Chiefs kept up the pressure on Sekhukhune by securing a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows, with new signing Flávio Silva scoring the winner on his debut. Later in the day, Orbit College were handed a 3-1 defeat by TS Galaxy at Dobsonville Stadium, with the Rockets picking up three points in a convincing away win.
On Sunday, Orlando Pirates delivered a dominant performance in Gqeberha, thrashing Chippa United 3-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. In the final match of the weekend, Marumo Gallants and Polokwane City ended level with a 1-1 draw, sharing the spoils after an evenly matched contest.
The Betway Premiership now takes a break for the international window and will resume on 16 September. However, before that, all eyes will be on the MTN 8 Final, which will take place on the 13th of September.