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PSL Wrap: Ngwenya continues red-hot form, Sekhukhune and Stellies get the job done

Sekhukhune United, AmaZulu and Stellenbosch picked up important Betway Premiership victories on Saturday. Here's how the action played out.

The Betway Premiership returned on Saturday with three key fixtures taking place across South Africa.

In the early kick off, Sekhukhune United ended their five match winless run by defeating Richards Bay 3-2 at the Princess Magogo Stadium.

The win moves Babina Noko up to sixth position on the log standings while Richards Bay remain winless in 14th position with just three points from seven matches.

Thereafter the action resumed at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium where Polokwane City and AmaZulu FC locked horns.

Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya continued his superb form for Usuthu, scoring a well taken header in as early as the fourth minute. That goal proved to be the difference on the day, with AmaZulu walking away with a crucial 1-0 victory.

The victory means Arthur Zwane’s side climb to 16 points on the log standings, level with Orlando Pirates who are in second however the Buccaneers have played a game less.

The final match of the day saw Stellenbosch FC earn a vital 1-0 victory over Kruger United thanks to Keenan Johannesen’s first-half goal.

The victory sees Gavin Hunt’s side climb up to seventh on the standings while Kruger United remain in 13th position.

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