Overview
- Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 1-1 home draw by Stellenbosch FC, a match that extended Chiefs’ winless run to three games while preserving their unbeaten league record.
- Sinoxolo Kwayiba put Stellenbosch ahead early in the second half and Mduduzi Shabalala equalised for Chiefs with a near-post finish.
- Coach Fernando Da Cruz selected a defensive line-up because of injury problems and recalled fullbacks Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane to shore up the backline.
- Chiefs protested a late handball appeal that would have led to a penalty but the referee did not award one and the decision left fans and staff frustrated.
- Other results this week saw Mamelodi Sundowns beat Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates beat TS Galaxy, a combination that keeps Chiefs under pressure in the title race and makes a run of wins urgent if they are to close the gap.