AmaZulu clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Magesi at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, climbing to eighth place in the Betway Premiership standings.
While teams above them have games in hand, the win represents an important step forward for Usuthu.
The first half was a tight affair, with AmaZulu controlling possession but Magesi showing more attacking intent.
Wonderboy Makhubu came close to breaking the deadlock, sending his attempt sailing over the crossbar just before halftime.
The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute when experienced midfielder Bongani Zungu unleashed a strike from outside the box.
His shot found the net, potentially with some uncertainty from Magesi goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze.
The goal seemed to deflate Magesi, who struggled to recreate their first-half energy. AmaZulu managed the game professionally, ultimately securing all three points and continuing their recent positive momentum in the league.
This win demonstrates Zungu’s value to the team, using his top-flight experience to make the critical difference in a closely contested match.
Magesi: E. Chipezeze, D. Abrahams, T. Makgoga, M. Buthelezi, J. Mokone, S. Darpoh, M. Matima (C. Moshwana 75’), B. Baloyi, T. Pakora, K. Rademeyer, W. Makhubu (M. Ndwandwe 68’)
AmaZulu: V. Mothwa, R. Hanamub, T. Fielies, K. Mngonyama, W. Jooste, B. Motshwari, B. Zungu (E. Brooks 62’), T. Mashigo (R. Human 46’), M. Mbanjwa (H. Ekstein 46’), T. Moremi, E. Ighodaro (S. Mthethwa 84’)
