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Leopards and Birds share the glory

By Frank Mavhungu • 15 January 2016
Leopards and Birds share the glory

Black Leopards dropped two important league points when they drew 1-1 with Moroka Swallows in their NFD league match at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Black Leopards dropped two important league points when they drew 1-1 with Moroka Swallows in their NFD league match at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The Thohoyandou side were the first to blow the trumpet. Phathutshedzo Nange scored, following a brilliant pass from Leonard Ntshangase in the 24th minute. The home side found the equalizer in the 74th minute. The former midfielder of Vasco da Gama, Aleni Lebyane, was on target with a half volley.

The other Limpopo team in the NFD, Baroka FC, were unstoppable when they beat Amazulu 2-0 at Polokwane's Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Amazulu were reduced to 10 men early in the last half when Tapelo Nyongo saw red for a late challenge. The home side capitalised and scored through Sage Stevens and Thabiso Kutumela in the 64th and 78th minute respectively.

Milano United beat African Warriors 1-0 through a penalty by Nasief Morris at the Charles Mopedi Stadium in Phuthaditshaba.

Royal Eagles continued to pave their way up, following their 3-1 victory over FC Cape Town in Pietermaritzburg. Siyanda Ngubo netted a brace before Steven Zwane scored the third in the 64th minute. Kali Bafana scored the solitary goal for the Cape Town side.

Cape Town All Stars made a comeback and crushed Witbank Spurs 3-0 at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni. Ranga Chivaviro scored the opening goal in the 11th minute. Zeph Mbokoma was on target with a ground cutter, following a neat pass from Chivaviro. Chivaviro completed his brace with a header three minutes before the final whistle.

Thanda Royal Zulu overpowered Highlandspark 3-0 in Richards Bay and Mbombela United beat Vasco da Gama 1-0 in Cape Town, thanks to Victor Shongwe's early goal.

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