Betway Premiership: Magesi win fourth straight to damage TS Galaxy's CAF ambitions
- Andrew Olsson
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Making their debut in South Africa's top flight this season, Magesi FC continued to bolster their hopes of maintaining their Betway Premiership status with Sunday's 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy at Seshego Stadium.
Delano Abrahams' third league goal of the season put the hosts ahead for good early in the second half. Galaxy attacker Kamogelo Sebelebele previously canceled out an opening goal from Magesi midfielder John Managa Mokone.
There was plenty of entertainment for observers to enjoy with many opportunities for both teams. After a strong first half, Galaxy fell behind and were unable to get themselves back into the match despite a strong push to equalize. The defeat puts the Rockets further off the pace in the race for a top-3 position with Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC.
For Magesi, their excellent form continues under coach Owen da Gama who continues a sharp reversal of fortune for the club after a disastrous first half of the league campaign. Magesi are now six points clear of the relegation playoff position in 11th place and will look to continue running away from a congested battle to avoid the drop.
Results
Sunday
Magesi FC 2-1 TS Galaxy
Saturday
Marumo Gallants 1-1 Golden Arrows
Sekhukhune United 2-0 Polokwane City
Chippa United 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Friday
Richards Bay 1-0 Cape Town City
League Table
GP | Points | |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | 58 |
Orlando Pirates | 20 | 46 |
Sekhukhune | 24 | 40 |
Stellenbosch | 23 | 38 |
TS Galaxy | 26 | 36 |
Polokwane | 25 | 34 |
AmaZulu | 26 | 33 |
Kaizer Chiefs | 25 | 31 |
Chippa United | 23 | 30 |
Golden Arrows | 22 | 29 |
Magesi | 25 | 29 |
Richards Bay | 25 | 27 |
Marumo Gallants | 25 | 27 |
Cape Town City | 26 | 24 |
SuperSport United | 23 | 23 |
Royal AM* | 11 | 8 |
The league champions and the runners-up qualify for the 2025-26 CAF Champions League.
The third place finishers and Nedbank Cup champions qualify for the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup.
Royal AM were expelled from the Betway Premiership due to financial and legal issues.
The 15th place finishers qualify for a three-team relegation playoff with the 2nd and 3rd place finishers from the second division Motsepe Foundation Championship, where the winner will participate in the 2025-26 Betway Premiership.