Mamelodi Sundowns grind out 1-0 win over Durban City to stay two points clear

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Durban City FC at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night, ensuring they remain at the top of the Betway Premiership standings.

The champions wasted no time asserting themselves, striking in the 11th minute through Tsiki Ntsabeleng, who calmly finished off a flowing move to give Sundowns the lead. Despite Durban City’s spirited resistance and attempts to claw back into the game, Sundowns’ defense held firm to protect their advantage.

Durban City showed flashes of promise, particularly on the counterattack, but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the visitors. Sundowns, meanwhile, managed the game with composure, slowing the tempo when needed and frustrating their opponents.

The victory moves Sundowns to 56 points, keeping them two points clear of Orlando Pirates, who had thrashed Golden Arrows 5-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto. Both sides have played the same number of games, setting up a tense title race with seven fixtures remaining.

For Durban City, the defeat at home was a missed opportunity. A win would have lifted them into fifth place, but instead they remain stuck in mid-table, still searching for consistency.