Thanda extend their lead at the top

Thanda Royal Zulu racked up another National First Division win, while there was a six goal Cape derby thriller at Athlone in Sunday’s two matches.

Thanda were 2-0 victors over Jomo Cosmos at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Sunday, thanks to goals from Siduduzo Dlamini and Jabulani Ncubeni.

The result sees Roger Sikhakhane’s side opening up a six point gap over fellow KZN side Royal Eagles at the top of the NFD standings.

Meanwhile at a scorching hot Athlone Stadium, Milano United made it three wins from their last four games when they beat FC Cape Town 4-2.

Bongile Booi and Dillan Solomons put Milano 2-0 up before Sekela Sithole struck a brace for the African Beasts to level the game at 2-2. But goals from Gert Barends and Gregory Roelf ensured the three points for the Kinnes.

SATURDAY MATCH WRAP:

There were wins for Royal Eagles, Mbombela United, Magesi FC and Black Leopards in Saturday’s National First Division action.

Witbank Spurs 1-1 Stellenbosch FC - Sinaba Stadium

Brent Adonis gave the Cape side the lead just before the break, but Sabelo Nyembe equalised in the second half for the Mpumalanga team.

Royal Eagles 2-1 University of Pretoria - Harry Gwala Stadium

Tuks scored first through Miguel Dias’ 37th goal, but a second half brace from Sedwyn George ensured maximum points for Eagles.

Mbombela United 1-0 Cape Town All Stars - Kanyamazane Stadium

A goal four minutes after half time by Bongani Ndlovu, following a Tshediso Patjie corner kick, gave the hosts all three points.

Magesi FC 3-2 AmaZulu - Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Thorisho Mphyane struck twice to put the hosts 2-0 up, only for Siyabonga Nomvethe and Mabuthi Khenyeza to level the score at 2-2. But Mphyane made it a memorable afternoon when he secured his hat-trick and maximum points for the hosts.

Real Kings FC 1-2 Black Leopards - Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium

Lidoda Duvha netted in each half through Mwale Musonda and Phathutshedzo Nange before Mfanufuti Dlamini pulled a late goal back for the KZN side.