Betway Premiership: Amazulu, Sekhukhune get victories as Arrows, Chippa draw

Stellenbosch 0-1 Amazulu

Usuthu will have three points to show from their first league encounter after Thando Ngwenya converted a penalty to give them a narrow win at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.

The match was a home fixture for Stellies but with no available venues in the Western Cape, they were forced to 'host' the encounter in KZN.

After an even first half with both teams barely testing the goalkeepers, Amazulu were a spot-kick in the hour mark when Stellies defender Mosa Lebusa fouled Maqokola in the box.

Ngwenya stepped to beat keeper Sage Stephens as Amazulu took maximum points to open their league campaign.

Golden Arrows 0-0 Chippa United

Abafana Bes'thende and Chilli Boys canceled each other out as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw at the King Zwelithini Stadium.

Chippa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the busier of the two goalkeepers, especially in the second half, to keep Arrows at bay.

The encounter certainly livened up in the final 20 minutes, with both teams pressing for the opening goal but to no avail.

Sekhukhune United 1-0 Durban City

Cedric Kaze got the better of Khalil Ben Youssef as the two former Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches went head-to-head as Sekhukhune United edged Durban City at the Seshego Stadium.

The only goal of the contest came in the 26th minute when Siphesihle Mkhize teed-up Bright Ndlovu, who controlled expertly before powering his effort in the far corner.

The visitors had their opportunities to equalise with Jean Lwamba testing goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi.

Former Pirates shot-stopper Buthelezi was again made to earn his salary after the interval as Givemore Khupe had another effort on target.

At the end, Babina Noko were well worth taking maximum points from the contest and gave new boss Kaze the perfect start to the league campaign.

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