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INDABA | WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2016
Chippa United makes it three in a row with Free State Stars win
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GOALS by Xola Mlambo (42 min) and Nkosinathi Mthiyane (71 min) sealed the game for Nelson Mandela Bay Absa Premiership League outfit Chippa United against Free State Stars at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. This is their third win in a row, making it their longest winning streak this season. They beat Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 (away), Jomo Cos-
mos 2-1 and Stars 2-0 (both at home). In Saturday’s game, the Chilli Boys were in charge of the game from the first whistle, proving to be hot like Chillies (Zibaba NjengoPele Pele) at home. United piled the pressure on goalkeeper Daouda Diakite who was the busiest of the two goalkeepers from the start of the proceedings. Dan “Dance” Malesela’s men were continually asking questions while Chippa’s Daniel Akpeyi was watching the game.
Chairman Sivuyile “Chippa” Mpengesi’s men scored the first goal through Mlambo in the first stanza and never looked back. In the second half, they started from where they left off, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats until leading goal-scorer Nkosinathi Mthiyane scored the second of the match. The final score was 2-0 but it could have been a higher score. It was a good display from tactician Malesela, who is currently enjoying full-time em-
ployment as a Head Coach of Chippa United following the final settlement deal made with the previous coach Roger Sikhakhane early last week. “Pity the crowds are not coming to the stadium the way we do in East London,” said one fan after the match. Meanwhile, the Chilli Boys entertain Pretoria University this Saturday 27 February and Ajax Cape Town on Tuesday March 1, both matches away.
ZWIFA Ntando Transport Tours League games resume SELBY MADIKANE FOLLOWING the long layoff of the season, Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) Ntando Transport & Tours League resumed at Zwide Stadium and at Gal City Ground on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Major Chiefs got the season off to a good start when they humiliated Morning Stars 8-0 in a one-sided game at Zwide Stadium. Fans saw Shining come out for revenge when they drew 2-2 with Golden Aces who eliminated them 2-1 in the ZWIFA JZ Electrical Top 8 semifinals last week. Shooting Stars earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Zwide Celtics while Real Crusaders lost 2-1 to Kuyasa United Brothers. Zwide Pirates, affectionately named Amabhakabhaka by their loyal supporters, had to dig deep when they defeated Manchester City 1-0 in their enterprising game. Gal City collected maximum three points when they beat Strikers United. Swartkops, who are known as Rivermen, managed to emerge as winners over Young Killers whom they beat 1-0. Sophakama won 2-0 in their game against Camper United.
Strikers United FC wing Zolani Ziba Rangula is surrounded by Gal City players, Siyabonga Singanga and Ongeziwe Xolo. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE
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