Spurs make huge leap in Motsepe Foundation Championship safety
In what was an eventful round of Motsepe Foundation Championship action this week, Cape Town Spurs were the biggest winners during matchday 26, following their resounding 4-0 victory against Pretoria Callies at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday.
In desperate need of a victory, the Urban Warriors ended their three-match drawing streak with a convincing win against Callies, who are likewise hoping to avoid the drop this season.
The result saw the Pretoria side slip into 15th place on 27 points, while the Western-Cape outfit moved into 13th spot with 28 points to their name.
#MotsepeFoundationChampionship - RESULTS:
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Cape Town Spurs and Pretoria University pick up all three points as they win their encounters. pic.twitter.com/uDiZzhgoeC
Elsewhere, in what was news that gripped the South African football fraternity, Durban City announced that Sinamandla Zondi passed away during their fixture against Milford at the Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday.
According to reports, Sgora collapsed during a warm-up session and was later rushed to hospital.
While the game was suspended at halftime, it was later revealed that the 22-year-old had died.
Sad Day for South African Football
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22 year old Durban City defender/midfielder Sinamandla ‘Sgora’ Zondi has passed on. Zondi collapsed during warmup at halftime and was rushed to hospital but sadly he didn’t make it.
Condolences to his family, Durban City and his friends. May… pic.twitter.com/O109Lq0nsG
As it stands, Durban City remain at the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship pile, three points ahead of second-placed Orbit College, who bagged a 2-1 win against Hungry Lions at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium on Wednesday.
RESULTS
Tuesday, 22 April
Cape Town Spurs 4-0 Pretoria Callies
University of Pretoria 2-1 Casric Stars
Durban City 0-1 Milford (Suspended at HT)
Wednesday, 23 April
Black Leopards 2-1 Highbury
Baroka 1-1 Upington City
Hungry Lions 1-2 Orbit College
Leruma United 1-2 Venda Football Academy
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