DStv Diski Challenge: Chiefs strengthen top position as Sundowns stumble

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Kaizer Chiefs maintained their lead at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), extending their winning streak to four matches with a 3-1 victory over Cape Town City at FNB Stadium.

This victory further solidified Chiefs' position at the summit of the standings, with the team collecting 36 points from 15 games. Cape Town City, despite the loss, remains in fifth place with 26 points.

Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a setback, falling to defending champions Stellenbosch FC 4-3 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

This defeat ended Sundowns' impressive ten-match unbeaten run and dropped them to third place in the table.

SuperSport United capitalized on this, climbing to second position after a resounding 6-4 victory over Chippa United. Stellenbosch FC maintained their fourth-place position.

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Orlando Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over struggling Marumo Gallants at the Isak Steyl Stadium. Despite the win, Pirates remain in seventh place in the league, having collected 25 points from 15 matches. Marumo Gallants, still searching for their first win of the season, remain rooted at the bottom of the table in 15th place.

In other matches, Magesi suffered a 3-1 defeat to Golden Arrows in Bloemfontein. Richards Bay FC also fell to Sekhukhune United, losing 2-1. Finally, Polokwane City and Bernard Parker's TS Galaxy played to a goalless draw.

FULL DDC RESULTS

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  • Chippa United 4-6 SuperSport United 
  • Magesi 1-3 Golden Arrows
  • Orlando Pirates 1-0 Marumo Gallants
  • Richards Bay 1-2 Sekhukhune Unite
  • Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 Cape Town City
  • Mamelodi Sundowns 3-4 Stellenbosch FC
  • Polokwane City 0-0 TS Galaxy
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