Zakhele Lepasa netted a brace for Orlando Pirates against Royal AM at Orlando Stadium.
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Richards Bay 1-2 Lamontville Golden Arrows, King Zwelithini Stadium
Ryan Moon opened the scoring for the visitors. The away side went into the halftime break leading by 1-0. Boikanyo Komane levelled matters for the Natal Rich Boyz through the penalty spot and it was his first goal for the club. Olwethu Ncube netted a winner for Abafana Bes’thende and it was his first goal for the club. With this match, Richards Bay FC are now winless in their last sixteen DStv Premiership matches.
Orlando Pirates 4-2 Royal AM, Orlando Stadium
Zakhele Lepasa opened the scoring for the hosts through the penalty spot. Monnapule Saleng doubled the lead for the Buccaneers. Zakhele Lepasa completed his brace and also tripled the lead for the Buccaneers. Sphiwe Cele reduced the deficit for the visitors and it was his first goal for the club. The home side went into the halftime break leading by 3-1. Mxolisi Macuphu further reduced the deficit for Thwihli Thwahla. Bandile Shandu sealed the win for the Buccaneers. With this match result, Royal AM are now winless in their last seven DStv Premiership matches.