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France Legend To Watch Ballon d’Or

France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry will be in attendance at FNB Stadium to watch Soweto Derby.

Saturday Fixtures:

15h30 Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs
15h30 Milford v Sekhukhune United
18h00 Stellenbosch v Chippa United
18h00 AmaZulu FC v Golden Arrows
18h00 Polokwane City v TS Galaxy
20h15 Kruger United v Richards Bay
20h15 Mamelodi Sundowns v Durban City

RESULT:

Marumo Gallants 3-2 Siwelele FC

Gallants bag their first win of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season at the ninth attempt.

75′ MG 3-2 SFC: There are just 15 minutes remaining for Siwelele to get the equaliser, but Siwelele are holding firm at the moment.

65′ MG 3-2 SFC: It’s been a lively second half, as Gallants throw on Moletshe, Otladisa and Madiba for the final 25 minutes.

55′ MG 3-2 SFC: GOAL! Siwelele are right back in it as Pule reduces the deficit with a lovely free-kick.

49′ MG 3-1 SFC: GOAL! Sihlali completes his brace shortly after the break with a composed finish, handing Gallants a two-goal cushion.

HALFTIME:

Marumo Gallants 2-1 Siwelele

32′ MG 2-1 SFC: GOAL! Gallants have responded to the setback as Ndlondlo finishes off a well-worked move for his first goal of the season.

25′ MG 1-1 SFC: GOAL! Debutant Makhuvele towers above his marker and heads past Mlambo.

20′ MG 1-0 SFC: SAVE! February comes up with a great reaction save to keep out Ncube’s towering header.

6′ MG 1-0 SFC: GOAL! Gallants get off to the perfect start as Sihlali heads home from close-range.

1′ MG 0-0 SFC: Siwelele get the first half underway at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Siwelele To Pile More Misery On Gallants?

Marumo Gallants are one of two teams yet to register a win in the Betway Premiership this campaign.

Siwelele have won their last two games in all competitions.

Starting XIs:

Marumo Gallants: Mlambo, Rikhotso, Ntiya-Ntiya, Motshoeneng, Manku, Ndlondlo, Pheeha, Moremi, Sihlali Kunene, Ncube.

Siwelele: February, Lupalule, Mfolozi, Sesane, Ndebele, Kobedi, Mokhachane, Makhuvele, Jeza, Mazibuko, Noge

Suspensions:

Aphiwe Baliti (Siwelele FC)

WEEKEND FIXTURES:

Friday:

19h30 Marumo Gallants v Siwelele FC

Saturday:

15h30 Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs
15h30 Milford v Sekhukhune United
18h00 Stellenbosch v Chippa United
18h00 AmaZulu FC v Golden Arrows
18h00 Polokwane City v TS Galaxy
20h15 Kruger United v Richards Bay
20h15 Mamelodi Sundowns v Durban City

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