Mamelodi Sundowns recovered from another shaky defensive display to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 in dramatic fashion, with Sphelele Mkhulise scoring twice in the closing stages to spare Miguel Cardoso’s side from a second successive setback.
Rise and Shine took the lead in the 16th minute when Giovanni Philander but were pegged back just four minutes later when Sinoxolo Kwayiba found the back of the net.
Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their MTN8 quarter-final exit with all three points from their Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United.
Mamelodi Sundowns will have to be at their best to beat TS Galaxy, warns Themba Zwane.
The Betway Premiership returns on Tuesday as teams look to build momentum in the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has explained the absence of wingers Asanele Velebayi and Pule Mmodi as Amakhosi prepare for a demanding week in the Betway Premiership.
Defending champions Orlando Pirates will face Sekhukhune United in the semi-finals of the 2026 MTN8, while Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn against Golden Arrows.
Durban City head coach Khalil Ben Youssef is confident his side will start to find some form after starting their season with two defeats.
Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated from the MTN8 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows in their quarter-final clash on Sunday.
Sekhukhune United defeated AmaZulu 4-3 in an enthralling 2026/27 MTN8 Quarter-Final fixture at the Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday afternoon.