Kaizer Chiefs FC climbed to third in the Betway Premiership after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Siwelele FC on Saturday, 6 September 2026. The win lifts the club to 11 points from their opening five matches of the season.
Mfundo Vilakazi opened the scoring with a clever lob in the 30th minute, giving the hosts a lead they took into halftime. Wandile Duba doubled the advantage in the 65th minute with a neat backheel finish from a short corner. Siwelele responded quickly through Aphiwe Baliti just three minutes later, but substitute Faiz Abrahams restored the two-goal cushion with a deflected free-kick in the 76th. Michael N'Guessan pulled another back late for the visitors, but Chiefs saw out the win.
How did the match unfold?
The game started with Chiefs applying early pressure. Lebohang Maboe tested the keeper from distance, and Pule Mmodi saw a shot deflect into the goalkeeper's arms. Siwelele's first real threat came from the right flank, but Sphesihle Jeza failed to deliver a good cross. Relebogile Mokhuoane then missed a chance set up by Jeza. At the other end, Hamza Issah was denied by a covering tackle from Inacio Miguel, and Duba fired wide after good control.
Vilakazi's opener came after he had earlier blasted a shot high and wide. His delicate chip over the goalkeeper gave Chiefs the lead. Duba thought he had scored a second soon after, but it was ruled out for offside. Brandon Petersen made a vital fingertip save from a Blessing Thulo corner to preserve the lead before the break. The second half saw more chances. Thabiso Sesane stopped Mmodi, and Jeza had two efforts saved and sent wide. Duba was again caught offside after converting a scuffed shot.
Who were the key performers?
Mfundo Vilakazi's inventive finish broke the deadlock and set the tone. Wandile Duba was a constant menace and got his deserved goal, though he was frustrated by the offside flag on another occasion. The impact from the bench was significant. Faiz Abrahams, on loan from Stellenbosch, announced his arrival with a superb free-kick that took a fortuitous bounce off the post and goalkeeper. His immediate contribution was a major positive. In goal, Brandon Petersen made several important saves, including the first-half stop from Thulo's corner.
For Siwelele, Aphiwe Baliti took his goal well after a slick passing move, and Michael N'Guessan scored with his first touch after coming on. Their fightback kept the pressure on until the final whistle.
What does this mean for the league table?
The three points are vital for Kaizer Chiefs' early-season ambitions. They now sit third in the Premier Soccer League with 11 points, having won three, drawn two, and lost none of their five games. Their recent form reads WDDWW. The team has scored 11 goals and conceded six, giving them a healthy +5 goal difference. However, the title race remains tight, with leaders Mamelodi Sundowns holding a five-point advantage at the top. You can track the evolving battle on our standings page.
Siwelele FC remain in 14th place with just two points from their five outings, highlighting the importance of this result for both ends of the table.
What comes next for both teams?
Attention now turns to the next round of fixtures. Kaizer Chiefs face a trip to play Polokwane City next weekend. Preparing for that away match will be the immediate focus for the coaching staff. Fans can look ahead to that contest and others on the club's fixtures schedule.
Siwelele FC have a daunting task as they travel to face the league-leading Mamelodi Sundowns, a match that will require a significant improvement from their performance against Chiefs. The team's full squad will need to be ready for that challenge.
