Madibaz stumble opens door to rivals

THE race for the Safa-NMB SAB League title will be heading down to the wire after NMU Madibaz drew both their matches and failed to secure the title at the weekend.

The students drew 2-2 with closest rivals Major Chiefs on Saturday and 0-0 with Roaring Tigers the next day.

With two matches remaining, Madibaz have a nine-point lead over Chiefs who have a match in the hand.

If both win their remaining matches the championship will be decided on goal difference.

Madibaz are way ahead on goal difference. Fairview Rovers remain third, a point behind Chiefs, after their goalless draw with Amarhamba United. Results: Hearts 1 Motherwell Academy 5, Young Killers v Fairview Rovers (DNP), Major Chiefs 2 MU Madibaz 2, Roaring Tigers 3 Mabayibone Strikers 1, Ikamva Movers 1 FC Winners 1 Despatch Pioneers 1 Camper United 0, Young Ideas 2 Golden Aces 0, Morning Stars 2 PE Sundowns 4, NMU Madibaz 0 Roaring Tigers 0, Highland Spurs 1 Major Chiefs 1, Fairview Rovers 0 Amarhamba United 0, PE Sundowns 3 Young Killers 0, Hearts 2 Mabayibone Strikers 3, Golden Aces v Morning Stars (DNP)Zwide Stadium).

PE HOMEROVERS scored their biggest ever win in the Pefa SCORE Premier League on Saturday when they thrashed newcomers Rising Stars 6-0.

Central Acemates beat Blue Ribbon St George's 2-1. Results: Blue Ribbon St Georges 1 Central Acemates 2, PE Defence 2 Callies 2, PE Homerovers 6 Rising Stars 0, NMB Municipality 2 Forresters 2, NMU Madibaz 1 Mahle Old Grey 1.