Mamelodi Sundowns stretched their winning run in the Betway Premiership to ten matches after securing a 2-1 victory against Durban City at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The decisive moment came in the first half when Tsiki Ntsabeleng scored his first goal for Sundowns, ensuring the visitors claimed all three points and maintained their position at the top of the league standings.
Sundowns entered the match having made several adjustments to their starting line-up, with Khuliso Mudau, Khulumani Ndamane, Arthur Sales and Brayan Leon all brought in. Durban City also made multiple changes, reshuffling their squad in response to recent performances.
From the outset, Sundowns imposed themselves on the contest, dominating possession and confining Durban City largely to their own half. Their early control translated into a breakthrough in the 10th minute when Ntsabeleng finished off a move created by Aubrey Modiba.
The visitors continued to threaten, and just eight minutes later they came close to doubling their advantage. Arthur Sales struck the post from close range after another delivery from Modiba, missing a clear opportunity to extend the lead.
Despite Sundowns’ attacking pressure, the score remained 1-0 at half-time.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Sundowns controlling much of the ball and creating further chances. Brayan Leon nearly added a second goal shortly after the restart but was denied by the woodwork following a well-worked move.
Durban City gradually grew into the game and began to show more attacking intent as they searched for an equaliser. However, Sundowns’ dominance in possession limited the hosts’ opportunities.
Midway through the second half, Durban City defender Siphamandla Ncanana made a crucial intervention, blocking a close-range effort from Leon to keep his side in contention.
As the match progressed, Sundowns continued to press forward in search of another goal while remaining defensively organised. Their ability to manage the game in the closing stages ensured they preserved their advantage until the final whistle.
The result sees Sundowns collect maximum points on the road and extend their lead at the summit of the Premiership table. They now have 56 points from 23 matches, underlining their strong form and consistency this season.
For Durban City, the defeat highlights the challenge of containing one of the league’s most dominant sides, despite showing moments of resilience, particularly in the second half.
