Kaizer Chiefs, School of Excellence drop points, first win for Rockefvs
The mighty Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs, went down 1-2 to Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA) in a shock result in the Gauteng Development League (GDL) on the weekend.
Playing away from home, coach David Mathebula‘s side was under the pump from the first whistle, with RESA making full use of their home-ground advantage.
Despite yellow cards to Kabelo Mofokeng, Samukelo Mthombeni, and Mandla Vilakati in the opening half, the hosts also found a way through the Amakhosi’s defence, striking twice before the break.
Onthatile Lemao netted in the second minute to set the visitors on the back foot before Banele Radebe knocked in a stunner in the 36th minute to give the hosts a two-goal cushion at halftime.
Chiefs fought until the end and were able to pull a goal back, but RESA came away with the win and the points after a committed performance.
In another big upset, the highly respected School of Excellence fell 0-3 to Joburg City. Last season was not one to remember for Joburg City, but it appears that they might have found their groove in 2025.
The Gauteng Development League rookies, Rockefvs, coached by Thokozani Mnguni, opened their GDL account with a 2-1 win over Seven’s Academy 2-1.
TS Galaxy put up a good fight but lost 0-1 to the defending champions, Highlands Park. Randburg AFC, after a win over Kaizer Chiefs last weekend, couldn’t pull off another upset and went down 1-2 to Mamelodi Sundowns.
In the big Pretoria derby, SuperSport United scored a resounding 3-0 win over Tuks, and Kathorus Hyper Academy lost 0-3 to Panorama.
RESULTS
RESA 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs
TS Galaxy 0-1 Highlands Park
Randburg AFC 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns
Rockefvs 2-1 Seven’s Academy
Tuks 0-3 SuperSport United
Jomo Cosmos 1-0 Elspark United
East Rand Athletic Club 1-0 Wits Junior
Kathorus Hyper Academy 0-3 Panorama FC
School of Excellence 0-3 Joburg City
