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Rise & Shine and Rockets fire blanks

football29 November 2025 18:30| © Backpage TXT
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TS Galaxy and Polokwane City remain unmoved in the Betway Premiership table after they played out a 0-0 draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Either of the two teams could have climbed into the top three with a win in Polokwane, but the point apiece for the Rockets and Rise And Shine left them in sixth and seventh place respectively.

Phuti Mohafe's side were looking to build on their 1-0 success against AmaZulu on 4 November, while Galaxy also sought back-to-back wins after beating Golden Arrows last weekend.

The hosts almost got off to a flying start when they won a corner inside the opening two minutes, but Sibusiso Tshabalala was unable to keep his header down after meeting the set-piece.

Galaxy created their first real chance 10 minutes later as Mehdi Ouamri forced Brian Bwire into a save after latching onto a cross inside the box and Seluleko Mahlambi then went close with a header that flew just over the crossbar.

The visitors made a bright start to the second half, with Mpho Mvelase and Ouamri both threatening the opposition goal, but neither managed to hit the target.

Lebohang Nkaki nearly made the breakthrough at the other end when he headed Simon Ramabu's cross inches wide of the post and the defender passed up another opportunity soon afterwards with a second wayward header.

However, neither goal was breached in the end and the two teams had to settle for a point each as they moved one clear of Durban City, who were beaten 2-0 by Orlando Pirates earlier in the afternoon.

Polokwane City 0

TS Galaxy 0

Polokwane City: B. Bwire, T. Matuludi, B. Nikani, L. Nkaki, T. Nkwe, N. Maphangule, M. Kambala, S. Mashinini (B. Dlamini 46'), M. Seketso (P. Marema 56'), M. Ramabu (K. Sebone 77'), S. Tshabalala (T. Tshikweta 82').

TS Galaxy: I. Tape, L. Motaung, M. Mahlangu, K. Ndamane, S. Letsoenyo, S. Maduna (J. Dlamini 61'), M. Mbunjana, S. Mahlambi (V. Letsoalo 65'), M. Mvelase (M. Keita 61'), J. Zindoga, M. Ouamri (N. Mgaga 65').

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