Betway Premiership: Five takeaways from the weekend's PSL action

The Betway Premiership action produced 18 goals over the past weekend, including an early Goal of the Season contender from Milford FC substitute Thabana Mabena against fellow newcomers Kruger United.

Phili's Kaizer Chiefs impact

Amakhosi new signing Langelihle Phili opened his goalscoring account with the club with a well taken finish in the 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

The young foward's ability to constantly probe at defenders is likely to create even more opportunities for goals in the future, with the 21-year-old displaying abundant confidence since joining the Glamour Boys.

Plaatjies historic hat-trick for Stellies

Stellenbosch newcomer Quwan Plaatjies stole the headlines on Friday night in the 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants, with the first hat-trick scored by a debutant in the top-flight division of South African football.

The youngster showed composure and strong finishing capabilities with a cool finish for his first goal before adding two quality headers to complete his historic triple strike.

Gavin Hunt will be pleased to have experienced PSL goalscorer Bradley Grobler in his side to guide the youngster in the new look Stellies outfit.

Chippa's Pirates 'hoodoo' continues

Chippa United lost their sixth league encounter in a row against Orlando Pirates following their 3-0 defeat in Durban on Saturday.

The Chilli Boys have also failed to score in any of their last four consecutive Betway Premiership defeats to the Buccaneers, underlying their weakness against the Soweto giants whom they last defeated in 2022.

AmaZulu's Ngwenya in top-form

Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has started the new season with a bang, scoring five goals in four matches in all competitions, including three in the league with one assist.

The Zimbabwean goal poacher is just two goals shy of his overall tally of seven goals scored last season [in 19 appearances] for Usuthu, with head coach Arthur Zwane insistent that Ngwenya has the ability to score more goals.

He will be crucial to AmaZulu's ambition to secure CAF football for next season.

Arrows goalscoring woes continue

Abafana Bes'thende remain the only team in the league that has not scored a single goal in their opening three fixtures following the 0-0 draw against TS Galaxy on Sunday, their third consecutive goalless draw.

Pitso Dladla's side has shown discipline in defence and are yet to concede in all competitions this season, after having beaten Kiazer Chiefs 1-0 in their MTN8 quarter-final but will need to start scoring goals in order to move up the league table.