Desh Parthab looks at some of the players and stats to keep an eye on this weekend in the DStv Premiership. Featured this week are Keagan Dolly who has a point to prove against his former employers, Royal AM’s Kiwi forward Andre de Jong and more!
The DStv Premiership action is coming thick and fast. The midweek round of fixtures gave us much to ponder. Cape Town City succumbed to Swallows, making it two losses in two league outings.
Kaizer Chiefs put 3 past Maritzburg United without reply following their tame opening-day loss against Royal AM.
The shock result of the round, however, came on Wednesday evening where TS Galaxy dispatched reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0. The Yellow Army attempted 20 shots in that one, without finding the back of the net.
Royal AM currently occupy top spot following two wins in two. Thwihli Thwahla netted three times against Chippa United as Dan Malesela got one over his former employers.
With that being said, here are a few points to consider ahead of this round of fixtures.
Magoola key to Richards Bay’s survival hopes
Salim Jamal Magoola has been impressive in the nets for topflight newcomers Richards Bay. The KZN club currently occupies second spot on the log ahead of this round of fixtures and Magoola has had a part to play in that. The goalkeeper has recorded back to back clean sheets and will be looking to make it 3 on the trot when his club comes up against Sekhukhune United.
#SouthAfrica @OfficialPSL club Richards Bay FC has announced the signing of #Uganda goalkeeper Salim Jamal MAGOOLA from @PretoriaCallies
— Cephas TENDEREZA (@CephasTendereza) July 15, 2022
Congratulations @jmalsalim16 🙏🙏🙏#Transfers #Uganda pic.twitter.com/vRot0R8as5
City keen to get the most out of Mayo
Khanyisa Mayo delivered a goal and an assist last time out. The Cape Town City forward will be crucial as his side look to put their first points on the board. Mayo has bagged five league goals in 2022 and could break into double digits before the turn of the year. The Citizens currently sit 15th on the log which will give them all the motivation they need to take the three points against AmaZulu.
Khanyisa Mayo's flying header levels matters at Dobsonville Stadium 💥
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) August 9, 2022
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Mtshali set to soar with the Birds
Siboniso Mtshali calmly slotted from the spot last time out to give his side all 3 points. The forward’s services were acquired by Dylan Kerr during the transfer window and he has already paid dividends. Swallows are yet to score on their travels this season and Mtshali could prove the difference. Last season, Swallows netted just 10 away league goals – only TS Galaxy (8) scored fewer on their travels from all top-flight clubs.
3-2! @Moroka_Swallows steal it at the the death through Siboniso Mtshali.
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) August 9, 2022
His first goal in the PSL at the age of 27. Heartbreak for @CapeTownCityFC.
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Dolly sets sights on former employers
Keagan Dolly (8) top scored for Kaizer Chiefs on the DStv Premiership scoring charts. The forward returns to his former club Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. The former Masandawana attacker will be looking to rub some salt in the wounds of The Yellow Army, following their shock defeat to TS Galaxy. Dolly opened his account last time out and will look to add to his tally in this one.
Oh no! A mistake at the back sees Chief double their lead through Keegan Dolly 👀
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) August 9, 2022
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De Jong settling well at Royal AM
Andre de Jong looks to have settled in well at Royal AM. The Kiwi forward bagged a brace last time out to fire his side to the summit of the DStv Premiership log. The summer signing failed to find the back of the net last season for AmaZulu, but did deliver three assists across his 19 league appearances for Usuthu. The forward now sets his sights on a Stellenbosch side who have recorded back-to-back draws at the start of the season.
🇳🇿 Andre de Jong failed to score a single goal in 34 games for AmaZulu.
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) August 10, 2022
He's got two this evening as Royal AM lead Chippa 2-0 at half-time.
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