Sundowns edge Gallants 1‑0 on Ndlovu’s first-half goal
PRETORIA (Interstat) — Ndlovu S. scored in the 20th minute as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 on Tuesday. Sundowns moved to 1-0 in the competition and 3-0-2 across all competitions, while Gallants dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 overall. Sundowns’ Siyanda Mthanti and Iqraam Rayners were key performers. Siyanda Mthanti played 90 minutes, and Iqraam Rayners recorded an assist for Sundowns. Basadien F. and Cele T. received yellow cards for Sundowns in the 17th and 22nd minutes, and Gallants’ Ndlondlo N. was booked in the 33rd. Sundowns substituted Cele T., Basadien F., Arthur Sales, Mkhulise S. and van Wyk A., while Gallants brought on Ncube K., Seketso M., Sihlali S. and Ndlovu M. Gallants had lost at Sekhukhune in its previous match, and Sundowns had drawn with Wiliete in its prior two matches. Sundowns next hosts Durban City in league play, and Gallants hosts Siwelele.