Glenwood leads the way as KZN football leagues hit full throttle
The reigning champions in the Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) Coastal and Inland Leagues made robust starts to their campaigns, but in week two, several teams that had won their opening matches either lost or drew. Glenwood High, though, continued its winning run.
Coastal A-League, Tuesday, 21 April
The Green Machine currently tops the Coastal A-League standings with the maximum six points after a 2-1 win over the defending champions, Westville Boys’ High, on Tuesday at Queensburgh High.
The Griffins took an early lead, but Glenwood responded in the second half. Substitute Aphelele Magwaza made an immediate impact and altered the course of the game by assisting Ukwazi Dludla with an easy tap-in for the equaliser.
The Green Machine kept dialling up the pressure, and that bore fruit when Westville conceded a penalty. Magwaza stepped forward and calmly converted from the spot to join Dludla on two goals for the season.
Glenwood’s win followed a 3-1 defeat of Pinetown Boys’ High in the first week. With the loss, Westville slipped to fourth place, while Pinetown finds itself at the bottom of the table.
Northwood, who flirted with relegation in 2025, has made a much better start to the season this time around. The Knights have played two games and followed up a 2-1 win over Port Shepstone High with another 2-1 win, beating Durban High School (DHS).
Rhys Millar, a regular goal scorer for the Knights, netted the opening goal, and Owami Maduna added the second, while Alwande Makhonza scored for DHS. Northwood currently trails Glenwood on goal difference.
Port Shepstone claimed their first win of the season, sneaking by Hillcrest High 1-0. The runner-up in 2025, Hillcrest High is winless through the first two weeks, which leaves them in seventh place, just above Pinetown, at the bottom, who fell to a 0-2 loss against Bechet.
Inland A-League, Wednesday, 23 April
In the Inland A-League, the traditional frontrunners, Carter High and Maritzburg College, lead the way, with both Carter and College on four points, just ahead of Haythorne Secondary, also with four points.
Carter scored their first victory of the season, beating Ixopo 2-0, while College was held to a 1-1 draw by Alexandra High. Haythorne secured a narrow 1-0 win over Linpark.
It was also tight between Edendale and ML Sultan, with Edendale shading their clash 1-0.
Coastal B-League, Thursday, 24 April
On Thursday in the Coastal B-League, New Forest moved up to six points after defeating Grovesnor 3-0. However, their position at the top of the standings is not comfortable. Queensburgh High also has six points after their second win of the season, a 2-1 win over Brettonwood on their home ground.
While New Forest and Queensburgh High bagged three points each, Sastri College and Empangeni High drew 2-2 to pick up one each, which was the same haul as Amanzimtoti and Redwood College, who drew 1-1.
Inland C-League, Thursday, 24 April
Carter B scored a 2-0 victory over Maritzburg College C on Thursday in the Inland C-League.
Umvuzo defeated St Nicholas Diocesan School 2-1, while Siyanda Secondary School and Smero Secondary School shared a goalless draw at the AB Jackson field.
Inland B-League, Friday, 24 April
On Friday, in the Inland B-League, Maritzburg College B‘s clash with Northbury ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Heritage Academy, meanwhile, won for the first time, beating Thornhill 3-0.
Alexandra defeated Michaelhouse 2-0, and Maritzburg Christian School claimed a slim 1-0 victory over Riverwood College.
Alexandra High B tops the Inland B-League table with six points, followed by Northbury and Maritzburg College, both with four points.
Coastal C-League, Friday, 24 April
On Friday, in the Coastal C-League, newcomers Kloof High scored a 1-0 win over Rossburgh. That result means they have a full haul of points but trail table-topping George Campbell on goal difference. Kloof, in turn, is ahead of Durban Academy on goal difference.
Durban Academy won 2-0 against Canaan College, while George Campbell cruised to a 4-0 win over Queensburgh High B. Durban North College scored a 3-1 win over Ashton Ballito.
Week Two Results
Tuesday, 21 April
Coastal A-League
Port Shepstone 1-0 Hillcrest High
Northwood 2-1 DHS
Glenwood 2-1 Westville Boys’ High
Bechet 2-0 Pinetown
Wednesday, 22 April
Inland A-League
Edendale 1-0 ML Sultan
Haythorne 1-0 Linpark
Maritzburg College 1-1 Alexandra High
Carter High 2-0 Ixopo
Thursday, 23 April
Coastal B-League
Queensburgh High 2-1 Brettonwood
Sastri College 2-2 Empangeni High
New Forest 3-0 Grovesnor
Amanzimtoti 1-1 Redwood
Inland C
Carter High B 2-0 Maritzburg College C
Umvuzo 2-1 St Nicholas
Siyanda 0-0 Smero
Friday, 24 April
Inland B-League
Maritzburg College 1-1 Northbury
Heritage Academy 3-0 Thornhill
Alexandra High B 2-0 Michaelhouse
Maritzburg Christian School 1-0 Riverwood
Coastal C-League
Kloof High 1-0 Rossburgh
Durban Academy 2-0 Canaan College
Durban North College 3-1 Ashton Ballito
George Campbell 4-0 Queensburgh B
