Pirates headline goal-filled Betway Premiership weekend as 20 goals are scored - EWN

A weekend dominated by the Soweto Derby saw plenty of action in the Betway Premiership, with Matchdays 9 and 10 producing 20 goals across eight matches played on Friday and Saturday.

Marumo Gallants recorded their first victory of the 2026/27 season after edging struggling Siwelele 3-2 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Friday night.

It was the third league meeting between the sides, with Gallants finally recording their first win against the Mangaung-based outfit, who remain winless against teams in the bottom five.

Samkele Sihlali opened the scoring for Gallants in the seventh minute, registering his first goal of the season and the club’s first-ever goal against Siwelele. Raymond Makhuvele equalised for the visitors in the 26th minute, scoring on his debut, before Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo restored

Gallants’ advantage seven minutes later.

Sihlali completed his brace shortly after the restart, making it 3-1 in the 50th minute. Vincent Pule pulled one back for Siwelele five minutes later, but Gallants held on for all three points.