Unstoppable Amakhosi: Bohloko Hits 8 Goals In 7 Games as Chiefs Open 8-Point DDC Lead
Kaizer Chiefs continued their impressive start to the DStv Diski Challenge season, securing a 3-1 victory over AmaZulu at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday morning.
Amakhosi went into the encounter looking to extend their perfect start to seven consecutive victories after winning all six of their opening matches. The Phefeni Glamour Boys wasted little time making their intentions clear, with Neo Bohloko scoring twice in the first half to give Chiefs a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.
Bohloko’s brace took his tally to eight goals in seven matches, making him the league’s leading goalscorer so far this season. Golden Arrows’ Kwandile Gumede is his closest challenger with six goals.
AmaZulu showed greater urgency after the restart and managed to pull a goal back to reduce the deficit to 2-1. However, Chiefs responded through Kamogelo Malefo, who scored a third goal to seal the victory for coach Vela Khumalo’s side.
The result leaves Chiefs firmly at the top of the standings with 21 points, eight clear of second- and third-placed Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United, who are both on 13 points.
Elsewhere on Saturday, two-time Diski Challenge champions Stellenbosch returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Milford at Idas Valley Stadium. Richards Bay also collected maximum points after beating Kruger United 3-1 at Princess Magogo Stadium.
Siwelele suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Durban City at the UJ AW Muller Stadium, while TS Galaxy and Chippa United shared the spoils following an entertaining 2-2 draw at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) reserve league action continues on Sunday, with the remaining three Matchday Seven fixtures scheduled to take place at different venues.
Defending champions Orlando Pirates will travel to face Polokwane City at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, while Golden Arrows will host Marumo Gallants at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.
The final fixture will see Sundowns take on Sekhukhune United at the UJ AW Muller Stadium, with both sides looking to strengthen their positions in the top three of the standings.
