Africa School of Excellence and RESA battle to an epic 4-4 GDL draw
Goals continued to flow in the Gauteng Development League (GDL) on the weekend. There were disappointments for many, while others maintained their winning momentum.
In a goal-fest, the Africa School of Excellence and Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA) shared a thrilling 4-4 draw.
Thabang Masihla and Bandile Sithole netted the first two goals for RESA, both assisted by Tsepo Mokhethi. Sithole later added his second goal, this time with assistance from Ntabo Radebe, who doubled up by assisting Nceba Jozela to score the Vaal Triangle club’s fourth.
Kagontle Oliphant set up Simthembile Khulwane for Africa School of Excellence’s opener, but that was merely the start. Oliphant still had plenty more to contribute to his team. He assisted Qiniso Mhlongo‘s second goal, and then laid on the third for Mbuso Msibi. Mhlongo later turned provider, assisting Liam Jooste on the School of Excellence’s fourth goal.
The University of Pretoria (Tuks) defeated Panorama 3-1.
Junior Mbele, assisted by Neo Msawabi, scored a consolation goal for the Roodepoort-based club, while the Tuks’ goal scorers were Mark Kiggundu, who opened the scoring, and Seboledi Mphahlele. An own goal sealed a 3-1 victory.
The log leaders, Siwelele, fell to their first defeat of the season on Saturday, losing 1-2 to the Prestige Football Development Academy. Malibongwe Mbanjwa and Salimu Makhomu, both assisted by Abraham Mosweu, struck for the winners, while Prince Kalaba netted for Siwelele.
Highlands Park, after a much-needed win over Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend, found their efforts undermined again by their offence. Still, they came away with a 0-0 draw against Kaizer Chiefs.
Chiefs outplayed Jomo Cosmos 6-0 last weekend. Despite the Phefeni Glamour Boys boasting the GDL’s top scorer, Njabulo Msimango, who has seven to his name, they were unable to breach Highlands Park’s defences.
While Chiefs and the Lions of the North couldn’t find the back of the net, the 2025 GDL champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, scored a 4-1 victory over Wits Junior.
Sibusiso Tolomane, Ntokozo Madondo, Sipho Mkhwanazi, and Mpho Molepo netted for the Brazilians, who were eager to redeem themselves after suffering a 0-1 defeat at Clapham High against Highlands Park.
GDL newcomers, Future of Africa, have made a good start to the season, and they’re currently positioned in the top five of the standings.
On Saturday, they defeated Rockefvs, another side that has started the season well, 2-0. Okuhle Chiya scored the first goal, assisted by Rorisang Motaung. Chiya then played in Thabo Mussinango for Future of Africa’s second.
On Sunday, the match between Randburg and Seven’s Academy was halted because of lightning, with Randburg leading 3-0 on goals from Patrick Chisunga, Lowell Borman, and Sipho Mantunga.
The remaining 25 minutes of the match still need to be played.
RESULTS
Saturday, 18 April
RESA 4-4 Africa School of Excellence
Tuks 3-1 Panorama
Prestige 2-1 Siwelele
Highlands Park 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Wits Junior
Future of Africa 2-0 Rockefvs
Sunday, 19 April
Randburg 3-0 Seven’s Academy (Game stopped due to lightning, 25 minutes left)
