DDC: Champions Chiefs Overcome Newcomers to win DDC opener

The DStv Diski Challenge action on Sunday was non-stop from the first whistle, with goals, red cards, and thrilling comebacks.

Kaizer Chiefs showed their championship mettle in a fiery 2-1 victory over Orbit College. The match had it all—an early red card for Orbit's captain Ikaneng Ramosala, a composed opener from Chiefs’ Pheko Phago, and a quick equalizer from Lucky Malatsi. 

Chiefs secured the win before halftime with a penalty from Neo Bohloko. The drama wasn't over, as Chiefs’ Imraan Hendricks was also sent off in the second half, but the team's determination saw them hold on to claim all three points.

SUNDOWNS HARD-FOUGHT DRAW AGAINST SIWELELE

Elsewhere, the battle between Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele FC ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. After Siwelele’s Manelis Mazibuko scored the first goal in the opening quarter, it was up to Sundowns’ Oarabile Booysen to salvage a point for his team in the second half.

Meanwhile, Stellenbosch FC sent a clear message to the rest of the league with a commanding 4-1 victory over AmaZulu. Kyle Bailey and Keanan Johanessen put Stellenbosch in control early, scoring within the first 15 minutes. 

While AmaZulu's Kwanele Mbayi briefly threatened a comeback by stealing possession to score ten minutes before the break, another goal from Turic Gamildien and a second from Johanessen solidified the win for the two-time champions.

To round out the weekend, Polokwane City cruised to a comfortable 3-1 win against a struggling Chippa United. The Rise and Shine took control from the beginning, building on their lead to secure a strong victory despite a second-half fightback from the Chilli Boys.