Akani Rathokoa netted a brace for Tshwane University of Technology against University of Limpopo at Oscar Mpetha Stadium.
Friday, 18 September 2026
Durban University of Technology 1-2 Wits University, Harry Gwala Stadium
Moila Matswiki opened the scoring for the visitors. Thato Putswane doubled the lead for the Educated Footballers. The away side went into the halftime break leading by 2-0. Sandiso Xaba pulled one back for the hosts through the penalty spot in the second half. With this match result, DUT are now n Varsity Football four-match losing streak and Wits are now on Varsity Football three-match winning streak.
University of Limpopo 1-4 Tshwane University of Technology, Oscar Mpetha Stadium
Likho James opened the scoring for the visitors. Akani Rathokoa doubled the lead for the Red Army. Akani Rathokoa completed his brace and also tripled the lead for the visitors. The away side went into the halftime break leading by 3-0. Kearabilwe Mphahlele added the fourth goal for the Red Army. Maano Paswana pulled one back for the hosts. With this match result, UL are now on Varsity Football two-match losing streak and TUT secured the semi-final spot of the 2026 Varsity Football.
University of Pretoria 1-0 University of Johannesburg, Tuks Stadium
Ntokozo Madela netted a winner for the hosts in the first half. With this match result, UP-Tuks secured the semi-final spot of the 2026 Varsity Football and UJ registered their first Varsity Football defeat of the season.
University of the Free State 2-1 University of the Free State, Shimla Park
Sachile Nyathi opened the scoring for the hosts. Zamian Plaatjies levelled matters for the visitors. Both sides went into the halftime break levelled at 1-1. Ivence Mbhele netted a winner for Kovsie in the second half. With this match, UFS are now Varsity Football two-match winning streak and UWC registered back to back Varsity Football defeats for the first time this season.