Kathorus’ ‘giants slayers’ run continues as they stun Sundowns
Kathorus Hyper Academy stunned Mamelodi Sundowns on Match Day 20 of the ongoing Gauteng Development League as they edged the log-leaders 1-0 to continue winning their run.
At this point in the season, purely because of the nature of the proceedings thus far, it comes with very little surprise that the 11th-placed Kathorus Hyper Academy were able to beat Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend, a feat that only one team has been able to achieve 20 weeks into the season.
Mamelodi Sundowns have been dominant throughout the season; however, Kathorus Hyper Academy had momentum on their side, having beaten the 2025 Gauteng Engen Knock Challenge winners Panorama FC the week before.
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With Sundowns having suffered their second loss of the season, coach Skhosiphi Mgobozi and his Randburg AFC troops missed a golden opportunity to take the top spot on the log standings, having sat at second place for the majority of the season.
Mgobozi’s message to his players was quite clear going into Match Day 20 against East Rand Athletic Club, and it was a message where the coach asked his players to give East Rand all the respect they deserve, get a victory and show no complacency.
Read: “We respect East Rand Athletic Club,” says Randburg AFC coach Skhosiphi Mgobozi.
However, despite Mgobozi’s request and message to his players, East Rand held their ground on Saturday, forcing a one-all draw at home against a team that has been impressive throughout the season.
In other fixtures, Kaizer Chiefs returned to winning ways, beating Tuks 6-3 away from home, while their neighbours SuperSport United beat School of Excellence 3-0 away from home.
Rockefvs FC suffered a 2-3 loss to Elspark United Academy in what was a newbies derby, Jomo Cosmos lost 0-1 to defending champions Highlands Park, while Panorama FC secured a 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy to get their redemption.
On Sunday, Joburg City managed to move past Seven’s Academy, beating them 2-0 at home to move back into the top eight of the current standings.
Full Results
Joburg City 2-0 Seven’s Academy
Kathorus Hyper Academy 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns
East Rand Athletic Club 1-1 Randburg AFC
TS Galaxy 1-2 Panorama FC
Remember Elite Sport Academy 3-2 Wits Junior
Jomo Cosmos 0-1 Highlands Park
Tuks 3-6 Kaizer Chiefs
Rockefvs FC 2-3 Elspark United Academy
School of Excellence 0-3 SuperSport United.
