
Thobani Mthembu netted a hat-trick for Umsinga United against Buffalo FC at Harry Gwala Stadium.
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Young Bafana Academy 0-3 Upington City, Harry Gwala Stadium
Willie Nel opened the scoring for the Northern Cape side. Willie Nel completed his brace and also doubled the lead for the Northern Cape side. Dameron van Rhyn sealed the win for the Northern Cape side. All three goals were scored on the second half. With this match result, Young Bafana Academy have been eliminated in the 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.
Umsinga United 7-1 Buffalo, Harry Gwala Stadium
Thulani Mpanza opened the scoring for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Thobani Mthembu doubled the lead for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Umsinga United went into the halftime break leading by 2-0. David Ramoji reduced the deficit for the Western Cape side through the penalty spot. Thamsanqa Masondo added the third goal for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Thobani Mthembu added the fourth goal for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Thobani Mthembu completed his hat-trick and also added the fifth goal for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Menzi Madela added the sixth goal for the KwaZulu-Natal side. Simphiwe Sithole sealed the win for the KwaZulu-Natal side. With this match result, Umsinga United became the first team to book the semi-final spot of the 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.
Mlambo Royal Cubs 2-4 Mpheni Home Defenders, Harry Gwala Stadium
Inky Masuku opened the scoring for the Mpumalanga side. Freedom Nyundu levelled matters for the Limpopo side. The Limpopo side took the lead for the first time in this match through Gift Nemutandani. Nkosephayo Mavundla extended the lead for the Limpopo side. Inky Masuku completed his brace and also reduced the deficit for the Mpumalanga side. Gift Nemutandani completed his brace and also sealed the win for the Limpopo side. With this match result, Mlambo Royal Cubs have been eliminated in the 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.