PSL Round 5: Sekhukhune, Chiefs and Sundowns Still Unbeaten
The PSL table is tight after five rounds. Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs are tied at the top with 13 points, while Mamelodi Sundowns follow close behind on 12. None of the three teams have lost a match, and Chiefs have not even conceded a goal.
At the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune beat Durban City 2-0. Goals from Bradley Grobler and Thabang Monare secured their fourth win of the season.
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Kaizer Chiefs also claimed their fourth win, edging Golden Arrows 1-0. Flavio Silva made history as the first player from Guinea-Bissau to score for the Amakhosi.
Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up the weekend with a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC. Peter Shalulile scored his record-breaking 130th PSL goal to secure the three points. The win was a strong response after their midweek draw with Chiefs.
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In Egypt, football giants Al Ahly fired former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro after just three months in charge. Riveiro managed only one win in seven games, and a 2-0 loss to Pyramids FC sealed his fate.
A club meeting led by President Mahmoud El Khatib and sporting director Mohamed Youssef decided to part ways with the Spaniard.
Riveiro had success in South Africa, winning two Nedbank Cups and three MTN 8 titles with Pirates. But at Al Ahly, he could not match the high expectations. The club will now look for a new coach to lead the next chapter
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In England, Liverpool made it three wins from three in the Premier League after a 1-0 victory against Arsenal at Anfield.
The game was cagey until the 83rd minute, when Dominik Szoboszlai curled in a brilliant free kick to seal the win. The result keeps Arne Slot’s side top of the league with nine points.
Liverpool’s manager praised his team’s fight and focus, but Arsenal and coach Mikel Arteta face big questions. Despite signing striker Viktor Gyökeres and strengthening the squad, the Gunners still look uncertain about their title chances.
If they fail to win silverware this season, pressure will grow on Arteta’s future at the club.
