The match began with an early goal by Ashley Cupido, setting the tone for the remainder of the encounter.

Nevertheless, despite their initial lead, the Urban Warriors failed to capitalize on their advantage. A penalty converted by Darwin Gonzalez just before halftime restored parity, while Khanyisa Mayo’s brace secured City maximum points in the derby.

Despite the Citizens dominating possession in the early stages of the game, it was Spurs who took the lead with their very first attacking move. Seizing possession from City in midfield, the Urban Warriors executed a textbook counter-attack, and Ashley Cupido calmly slotted the ball home from within the 18-yard area.

Even after conceding, Eric Tinkler’s team, maintained control of the possession and actively sought an equalizer. Their counter-attacking style often troubled the City defence.

As the game approached the 25-minute mark, City controlled the majority of play in Spurs’ half but struggled to convert their goal-scoring opportunities.

City was awarded a penalty in the 40th minute when the referee detected a handball by Rushwin Dortley inside the penalty area. Gonzalez confidently placed the ball into the net, just out of the reach of goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom.

In the second half, the Urban Warriors displayed greater initiative compared to their first-half performance, while City managed to create a few scoring opportunities.

After an hour of play at the DHL Stadium, Spurs looked lively when moving forward, occasionally causing City to defend nervously.

As the 70th minute approached, the Citizens shifted into high gear and took the lead through a clever strike by Khanyiso Mayo. Gonzalez delivered the ball down the left flank, and Mayo flicked it into the net at the near post.

City sealed the victory with five minutes remaining, as Mayo completed his brace in the iKapa Derby.
Once again, City posed a threat down the left wing, and Mayo was in the right place at the right time to bundle the ball home from close range while battling with Siyanda Msani inside the six-yard box.

Usuthu president, Sandile Zungu confirmed the capture of the 31-year-old defender. “We’re pleased to announce the signing of Taariq Fielies from Cape Town City. He has completed his medicals and will join his teammates with immediate effect,” Zungu said.

“He has been one of the Citizen’s pillars at the heart of defence for over 4 seasons. We welcome him to the team.”

The Cape Town-born joins two days after the signing of Ben Motshwari from Orlando Pirates. “I am looking forward to many challenges, great ones obviously. I know a few guys, and I played with a few guys before and we’re obviously used to seeing one another at the tunnel. Now we’re teammates,” Fielies said.

“I think from what I’ve seen, the coach [Pablo Franco Martin] is putting in more of a footballing side. I know AmaZulu likes having the ball, and possession football and I can see the coach is helping them improve on that. I am looking forward to working with him and my new teammates,” he concluded.

Junior Dion struck two injury-time goals at the end of the match to hand AmaZulu a dramatic 3-2 win and Cape Town City a fourth consecutive defeat.

The home side took an early lead in the 6th minute when Cape Town City goalkeeper, Bongani Mpandle, fumbled a free kick, allowing Mbongeni Gumede to score.

Hendrick Ekstein came close to scoring a second goal for Usuthu in the 13th minute but hit the crossbar with a thunderous volley.

The visitor equalized in the 26th minute when Khanyisa Mayo lobbed goalkeeper Veli Mothwa from the edge of the box.

City took the lead in the 58th minute when Tshegofatso Nyama scored with a low left-footed shot after being set up by substitute Juan Zapata.

Riaan Hanamub had a close chance for Amazulu in the 69th minute, but was denied by Mpandle’s excellent save.

In injury time, Junior Dion scored two close-range goals, one from a corner kick flicked on by Ramahlwe Mphahlele, securing a dramatic 3-2 win for Amazulu.

The victory marked Amazulu’s second successive league win, lifting them to fourth place in the league table with nine points from six matches. Cape Town City suffered their fourth successive loss in the league and find themselves in 14th place with six points from as many matches.

The Buccaneers displayed their dominance early on, maintaining control in the opposition’s half.
Their first goal came nine minutes into the game, courtesy of Zakhele Lepasa’s excellent strike.

Lepasa executed a fantastic turn at the edge of the area and fired the ball into the top corner, scoring his ninth goal of the season across all competitions.

Throughout the match, Orlando Pirates controlled the game, with players like Patrick Maswanganyi and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo playing significant roles in the midfield.

Cape Town City struggled to mount effective attacks as the hosts maintained a strong defensive shape.

Cape Town City did have a chance from a free kick in front of Orlando Pirates’ goal during the first half, but Thabiso Kutumela’s attempt missed the target.

In their pursuit of a more comfortable lead, Orlando Pirates continued to dominate and were rewarded again 15 minutes before the end of the match. Patrick Maswanganyi capitalized on a brilliant low cross from Deon Hotto, slotting the ball into the net with a first-time shot, extending their lead to 2-0.

Cape Town City attempted to respond, and their efforts led to a shot by Jaedin Rhodes, which required a stretching save from Orlando Pirates’ goalkeeper to keep the scoreline unchanged.

Ultimately, time ran out for Cape Town City to mount a comeback, and Orlando Pirates held on to their two-goal advantage, maintaining their impressive home form.

Mokoena was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season, while Saleng walked away with the DStv Premiership Players’ Player of the Season and MTN8 Last Man Standing awards.

The DStv Premiership Coach of the Season award went to Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena.

Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Cassius Mailula, scooped the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season award while Khuliso Mudau and Ronwen Williams won the DStv Premiership Defender and DStv Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season awards respectively.

Cape Town City youngster, Luphumlo Sifumba, grabbed the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season award.

Olwethu Makhanya and Iqraam Rayners (both Stellenbosch FC) took home the Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament and Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament awards respectively.

FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON: Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON: Rhulani Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP DEFENDER OF THE SEASON: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP MIDFIELDER OF THE SEASON: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON: Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DSTV PREMIERSHIP TOP GOAL SCORER: Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City)
Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns
DSTV PREMIERSHIP GOAL OF THE SEASON: Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs)
MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP TOP GOAL SCORER: Ashley Cupido (Cape Town Spurs)
MTN8 LAST MAN STANDING: Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates)
NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER OF TOURNAMENT: Olwethu Makhanya (Stellenbosch FC)
NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC)
DSTV DISKI CHALLENGE PLAYER OF THE SEASON: Luphumlo Sifumba (Cape Town City)
DSTV DISKI CHALLENGE TOP GOAL SCORER: Mervin Boji (Stellenbosch FC)
PSL CHAIRMAN’S AWARD: Peter “Squire” Mancer, Alex “Goldfinger” Shakoane

LIFE CHALLENGE CUP
1971: Kaizer Chiefs 2 Orlando Pirates 2 (after extra time)
Replay: Kaizer Chiefs 2 Orlando Pirates 1

1972: Kaizer Chiefs 4 Zulu Royals 1
1973 Orlando Pirates 5 Zulu Royals 2
1974 Orlando Pirates 1 Amazulu 0
1975 Orlando Pirates 2 Kaizer Chiefs 1 (After Extra Time)

BENSON & HEDGES TROPHY
1976 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Orlando Pirates 0
1977 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Orlando Pirates 0

MAINSTAY CUP
1978 Wits University 3 Kaizer Chiefs 2
1979 Kaizer Chiefs 3 Highlands Park FC 3 (aet)
Replay: Chiefs 2 Highlands 0
1980 Orlando Pirates 3 Moroka Swallows 2
1981 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Orlando Pirates 1 (aet)
Replay: Chiefs 3 Pirates 1
1982 Kaizer Chiefs 2 African Wanders 1
1983 Moroka Swallows 1 Witbank Black Aces 0
1984 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Orlando Pirates 0
1985 Bloemfontein Celtic 2 African Wanderers 1 (After Extra Time)
1986 Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Jomo Cosmos 0 (After Extra Time)
1987 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Amazulu 0

BOB SAVE SUPER BOWL
1988 Orlando Pirates 0 Kaizer Chiefs 0 (aet)
Replay: Orlando Pirates 2 Kaizer Chiefs 1
1989 Moroka Swallows 1 Mamelodi Sundowns 1 (aet)
Replay: Moroka Swallows 5 Mamelodi Sundowns 1
1990 Jomos Cosmos 1 Amazulu 0
1991 Moroka Swallows 2 Jomo Cosmos 1 (After Extra Time)
1992 Kaizer Chiefs 2 Jomo Cosmos 1 (aet)
1993 Witabank Aces 1 Kaizer Chiefs 0
1994 Vaal Professionals 1 QwaQwa Stars 0
1995 Cape Town Spurs 3 Pretoria City 2
1996 Orlando Pirates 1 Jomo Cosmos 0
1998 Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Orlando Pirates 1 (After Extra Time)
Replay: Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Orlando Pirates 1 (After Extra Time, Sundowns wins 6-5 on penalties)
1999 Supersport United 2 Kaizer Chiefs 1
2000 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Mamelodi Sundowns 0
2001 Santos 1 Mamelodi Sundowns 0
2002 No competition

ABSA CUP
2003 Santos 2 Ajax Cape Town 0
2004 Moroka Swallows 3 Manning Rangers 1
2005 Supersport United 1 Wits University 0
2006 Kaizer Chiefs 0 Orlando Pirates 0
(After Extra Time, Chiefs win 5-3 on penalties)
2007 Ajax Cape Town 2 Mamelodi Sundowns 0

NEDBANK CUP
2008 Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Mpumalanga Black Aces 0
2009 Moroka Swallows 1 University of Pretoria 0
2010 Bidvest Wits 3 Amazulu 0
2011 Orlando Pirates 3 Black Leopards 1
2012 Supersport United 2 Mamelod Sundowns 0
2013 Kaizer Chiefs 1 Supersport United 0
2014 Orlando Pirates 3 Bidvest Wits 1
2015 Mamelodi Sundowns 0 Ajax Cape Town 0
(aet, Sundowns win 4-3 on penalties)
2016 Supersport United 3 Orlando Pirates 2
2017 Supersport United 4 Orlando Pirates 1
2018 Maritzburg United 0 Free State Stars 1
2019 TS Galaxy 1 Kaizer Chiefs 0
2020 Bloemfontein Celtic 0 Mamelodi Sundowns 1
2021 Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1 Chippa United 0
2022 Mamelodi Sundowns 2 Marumo Gallants 1

Mayo, who also finished the season as the joint-league top goal scorer for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season, scored two goals and played a key role during this final month of the season as Cape Town City secured fourth place.

Swallows coach, Musa Nyatama, was also voted the coach of the month as he closed off a great 2022/23 DStv Premiership season.

The Swallows FC caretaker coach had a dream end to the league campaign at the club by saving the Soweto-based side from relegation and incredibly securing a Top 8 finishing on the last day, all of which took place in May.

In the process, Ntayama’s Swallows finished the month by winning all their fixtures and securing a solid 9 points out of 9.

This included away victories over Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM as well as Marumo Gallants at home.
Nyatama who starred and retired as a player for Swallows, becomes the first Swallows FC coach to win the award, after Brandon Truter two seasons ago.

For their recognition, Nyatama and Mayo will each receive a trophy and R7, 000 courtesy of league sponsors, DStv.

Amakhosi suffered three consecutive defeats against Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup, Swallows and Supersport United in the league.

“We thought we could redeem ourselves against Supersport United but on the day I don’t think we applied ourselves the way we wanted to and we ended up on the losing side,” said Zwane.

“Coming from a Soweto Derby that took a lot from us because we wanted to reach the [Nedbank] Final at all cost and it didn’t happen. We thought we were going to redeem ourselves against Supersport United but we couldn’t get the results. But still not a train smash, it’s a setback.”

Amakhosi will take on Cape Town City in the last game of the season and a win for Eric Tinkler’s side will see them jump into the fourth position. But Zwane believed that his charges are focussed on the task ahead.

“What is key for us is to go into the game [against Cape Town City] and make sure that we are focussed on getting points and forget about the past,” adds Zwane.

“We are trying to help the players forget about what occurred in the past three games. At the end of the day, we have to focus on what we can do and what we can deal with which is what is in front of us.

“And what is in front of us now is the game against Cape Town City and we would like to focus on that and make sure that we are ready for the game.”
By Zola Doda

Amakhosi are fourth on the log and have suffered eleven defeats in the league so far this season.
“I’m looking forward to the game [against Cape Town City], we never stop hunting,” said Zwane speaking ahead of the match this weekend.

“As long as you are a player a or a coach that is part and parcel of Kaizer Chiefs, you always want to play to win. We want to finish the season on a high.

“We’ve had our ups and downs, we had moments where we were happy and also had moments had moments that gave us sleepless nights in terms of not getting results and the number of injuries, inconsistency when it comes to the starting eleven.”

Zwane took over the coaching reigns at the beginning the season and according to media reports, Kaizer Chiefs contemplating appointing a new coach next season. Zwane says admits that the current season has been difficult.

“It’s been a learning season and a very difficult one – a season where one can say, from a new squad, new technical team it was not bad at all. We are looking forward to improve things and get better.

“We are playing a team that has a very good technical team, very good players who have been doing well and also playing to end the season well.”
By Zola Doda

Fifth-placed Cape Town City will take on Amakhosi at FNB Stadium in the DStv Premiership and the winner will finish the season on the fourth spot.

“More than that there is pride, good finish to the season and making the supporters happy,” says Nodada. “It’s the team that is most prepared on the day that will get it and that is us.

“I’m definitely looking forward to the match and looking forward to the competition. And for us we have to go there to put our best foot forward.”

Cape Town City beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 earlier this season with goals coming from Darwin Gonzalez and Nathan Fasika.

“We treat each opponent and each player with respect. We are going out there to get our objectives and put our best foot forward,” adds Nodada.

“They [Chiefs] are a good bunch, they have shown it throughout the season. We are also a good bunch because we’ve shown it throughout the season.

“It should be a great match up – good football for supporters, good football for everyone. It’s two ball possession playing teams, it should be interesting.”
By Zola Doda