GQEBERHA – Kaizer Chiefs continued their resurgence in the Betway Premiership with a composed and clinical 3-1 comeback victory over a determined Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday afternoon.
After an early setback, Nasreddine Nabi’s side responded with authority, showcasing both resilience and attacking quality to secure a third consecutive league win and strengthen their push for a top-three finish.
Slow Start, Strong Response
The encounter began with an early shock for Amakhosi. In the 21st minute, Orbit College took the lead through Mbulelo Wagaba, who rose above the defence to power home a header from a well-delivered free-kick by Lebohang Lesako, leaving Bruce Bvuma with no chance.
That goal briefly shifted the momentum, but it also sparked a reaction from Chiefs.
Just before halftime, Wandile Duba produced a moment of magic. The young forward connected brilliantly with a precise cross from Bradley Cross, executing an acrobatic volley in the 41st minute to restore parity and bring Chiefs back into the contest.
Chiefs Take Control
The second half saw a completely different Kaizer Chiefs side. With improved control in midfield and sharper movement in attack, the Soweto giants began to dominate proceedings.
Their pressure paid off in the 67th minute when Mduduzi Shabalala finished calmly from close range after a well-worked move involving Thabiso Monyane, giving Chiefs a deserved 2-1 lead.
With confidence flowing, Chiefs continued to push forward and put the result beyond doubt in the 77th minute. Siphesihle Ndlovu fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box, and a slight deflection took it past the goalkeeper to seal the victory.
Key Match Stats
Chiefs edged the game in most departments, reflecting their second-half dominance:
- Possession: 58% for Kaizer Chiefs, 42% for Orbit College
- Shots on target: Chiefs 7, Orbit College 3
- Corners: Chiefs 6, Orbit College 4
- Discipline: Orbit College 2 yellow cards, Chiefs 1
Man of the Match: Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs)
What It Means
The result lifts Kaizer Chiefs into third place on the Betway Premiership standings with 39 points from 21 matches, keeping them firmly in contention for CAF Champions League qualification.
For Orbit College, the pressure continues to mount. Sitting in 15th position, they remain deep in the relegation battle and will need crucial points in the coming fixtures to avoid the end-of-season playoffs.
Chiefs, meanwhile, are building momentum at the right time and look increasingly confident as the race for continental spots intensifies.
