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Pirates' 1-0 DStv Premiership win over Sekhukhune United at Ellis Park Stadium on Wednesday was very vital, says Bucs co-coach Mandla Ncikazi.

I am just happy with the performance the players gave , I am just proud of everyone around the team. But, I say the team that deserves to win was us, we missed a penalty and had small opportunities that were there, I think our team deserves to win. “I am just happy for the team, but not the best conditions to play football in, I am just happy that we could battle.

In a statement that is likely to divide opinion, former SuperSport United stylish midfielder Masibusane “Zizou” Zongo has taken a subtle dig at current ...

“We have players like Sphelele Mkhulise but they are not in the national team. “I don’t watch the PSL at the moment. “There is no football now. That’s why the PSL is average, because we have average players. Look at the national team, there are players like Haashim Domingo at Sundowns and he is not even in the national team and that boy is a star. I hope they’ll be honest with themselves because some of the players we watch today, haai [no man].”

Masibusane Zongo claims he finds the standard of football in the DStv Premiership unbearable and is ready to bring excitement back to the league.

I want fans to enjoy their returns to the stadium when they watch me. Orlando Pirates are on and off and I don’t even watch (Kaizer) Chiefs. I just can’t.” “I don’t watch the PSL at the moment.

Royal AM will have a chance to solidify second spot in the DStv Premiership when they host Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening.

Phalane, 14. Mkhize, 14. Kumalo, 14.

Thabo Matlaba of Royal AM during the DStv Premiership match against Swallows FC at Chatsworth Stadium on March 6 2022 in Durban.

“If you take teams for granted we will lose games. Experienced campaigner Thabo Matlaba has urged his high-flying Royal AM teammates to remain humble as they chase a second-place finish in the DStv Premiership. Matlaba pleads for Royal AM to remain humble in chase for second place

MaMkhize's boys, Royal AM, are on the crest of a wave and remain unbeaten in eight matches that they have played in 2022.

To beat Gallants, we must be comfortable on the ball and be very quick.” Playing away from home will not be easy, so we have to get maximum points at home. We know the team we are playing against and we have a plan that will enable us to match them.

Royal AM strengthened their grip on second spot in the DStv Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday night.

Phalane, 14. Mkhize, 14. Royal AM settled their nerves early in the second stanza as Lesego Manyanyi doubled their lead ten minutes from the half-time break with a header in the box after a cross by Ndumiso Mabena. Thwihli Thwahla eventually held on to the three points and clean-sheet as they increased their chances of qualifying for the CAF Champions League in second spot on the log. John Maduka's charges drew first blood on the half-hour mark after Victor Letsoalo found the back of the net with a strike from the penalty spot and the hosts went to the half-time break 1-0 ahead. Royal AM maintained their form with a 4-1 thumping of the Rockets, which was their fourth victory in their last six matches. Royal AM strengthened their grip on second spot in the DStv Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday night. Dan Malesela reacted by making an attacking change in the 66th minute as Junior Dion came on for Kumalo while in the latter stages Maduka made a tactical switch, as Tebogo Potsane replaced Kobedi. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, on the other hand, were also one of the in-form sides although their five-game unbeaten run came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to Cape Town City. Scroll through the gallery to see the PSL stars turning out in the ABC Motsepe League. Thwihli Thwahla made three changes from the big win over TS Galaxy, as they recalled Lantshene Phalane, Kabelo Mahlasela and Shadrack Kobedi while Gallants brought back goalkeeper Washington Arubi, Lerato Lamola, Mpho Mvelase and Sibusiso Kumalo. Result: Royal AM 2-0 Marumo Gallants

Royal AM consolidated their second place in the league standings after a victory over Marumo Gallants in a DStv Premiership clash.

Royal AM consolidated their second place in the league standings after a victory over Marumo Gallants in a DStv Premiership clash. Royal AM consolidated their second place in the league standings after a victory over Marumo Gallants in a DStv Premiership clash. Royal AM consolidated their second place in the league standings after a victory over Marumo Gallants in a DStv Premiership clash.

Cape Town — Victor Letsoalo opened the scoring on the half-hour mark and Lesego Manganyi struck 10 minutes into the second half to register his first goal ...

The Durban-based club came into the match one point clear of third-placed Kaizer Chiefs in their battle for a top-two finish in the league and were looking to beat Gallants for the first time after playing out to a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture on October 19. Letsoalo took his tally for the campaign to 14 goals, and he trails Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile by just one in the race for the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot, while Thwihli Thwahla moved within eight points of the league leaders ahead of their clash with Swallows later in the evening. Cape Town — Victor Letsoalo opened the scoring on the half-hour mark and Lesego Manganyi struck 10 minutes into the second half to register his first goal of the season for John Maduka's side, which sealed their fourth win in five DStv Premiership games.