AmaZulu and Durban City Deliver Statement Wins in Betway Premiership Action

AmaZulu FC and Durban City both produced strong performances to secure important Betway Premiership victories on Sunday. You saw two teams showing control, resilience and tactical discipline in different contexts. AmaZulu thrilled the home crowd with a dramatic comeback win in Durban. Durban City, meanwhile, set the tone for their new season with a composed home victory. Both results reshaped the early league picture.

AmaZulu FC twice came from behind to edge TS Galaxy 3-2 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The match started cautiously, with Galaxy creating the first half chances through Sphesihle Maduna and Victor Letsoalo. AmaZulu grew into the game and began asserting themselves in midfield and wide areas. Despite late first-half pressure from Galaxy, the teams went into the break level. The contest opened up significantly in the second half.

TS Galaxy struck first in the 70th minute when Letsoalo headed home from a corner. AmaZulu responded through substitute Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, who finished from close range after good work by Athini Maqokola. Galaxy reclaimed the lead almost immediately through a superb strike from Junior Zindoga. AmaZulu refused to give in and equalised late through Mondli Mbanjwa. Deep into injury time, Ngwenya scored again to complete a remarkable turnaround.

That victory lifted AmaZulu to fourth place on the log, just two points off the leaders. Ngwenya finished with two goals and one assist after coming off the bench. The result extended Usuthu’s strong run to five wins in their last seven matches. TS Galaxy saw their four-match unbeaten streak come to an end. They remain in sixth place, now three points behind AmaZulu.

Earlier in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban City opened their 2025-26 campaign with a 1-0 win over Polokwane City at Chatsworth Stadium. You saw Durban City dominate possession from the opening whistle. They enjoyed close to 75 percent of the ball in the early stages. Polokwane City struggled to escape their own half. The pressure told in the 19th minute.

Bokang Mokwena scored the only goal of the match with a powerful header from a corner. Durban City continued to control the tempo and limited Polokwane City to speculative efforts. The visitors threatened briefly through Banele Mnguni but failed to create clear chances. Durban City went close to adding a second before halftime. The break arrived with the home side deservedly in front.

Durban City maintained their structure in the second half and managed the game effectively. Kyle Jurgens tested the goalkeeper early after the restart. Polokwane City saw more of the ball late on but lacked penetration. Their task became harder after a late red card for a professional foul. Durban City saw out the closing minutes calmly to secure maximum points.

AmaZulu will next travel to face Marumo Gallants, while TS Galaxy host Sekhukhune United. Durban City will take confidence from a disciplined opening display as the season unfolds. You can see both teams building momentum through different strengths. One relied on impact from the bench. The other leaned on control and organisation.