Chiefs storm back to sink Orbit

Kaizer Chiefs came from behind to whip Orbit College 3-1 in their Betway Premiership match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Monday afternoon. Goals from Wandile Duba, Mduduzi Shabalala and Siphesihle Ndlovu deepened Orbit’s relegation woes, cementing their spot in 15th place on the log. The only goal scored byOrbit Collegecame through Thabanga Mahlangu.

After their victory on Monday, Chiefs have now won four straight league games. Amakhosi recovered from their 3-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates to beat Richards Bay, Durban City, Magesi FC, and now Orbit in the league. Orbit were no pushovers and played like a true home team, despite the majority of the crowd being dressed in gold and black.

In the early minutes of the first half, the Rustenburg side limited Amakhosi’s playing space as they sought early goals in a high-tempo game. Orbit’s Mahlangu was the first player to take a shot at goal in the first half, but his attempt was blocked. In the 22nd minute, Mbulelo Wagaba took advantage of some woeful defending to send his header into the top right of the net past flailing Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma.

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The goal was well-deserved after several unsuccessful attempts. The Glamour Boys quickly attempted an equaliser, but Lebohang Maboe’s strike in the 34th minute was unsuccessful. Minutes before halftime, stunned Chiefs fans had something to shout about as Duba levelled matters.

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