Chippa United earned their initial point under new manager Vusumuzi Vilakazi through a scoreless stalemate against Magesi at Buffalo City Stadium on Tuesday. The bottom-placed Chilli Boys showed improved organization despite lacking a winning result through their past six league fixtures, while Magesi remains just above the relegation positions with eight points following 12 matches.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered key stops for the hosts after Magesi applied early attacking pressure. Lehlogonolo Mokone directed a 24th-minute header off target before Kgomotso Mosadi forced a reaction save minutes later. Chippa created their best opening when Ruzaigh Gamildien missed wide from inside the penalty area after receiving a pass from Sirgio Kammies. Azola Matrose struck the woodwork during the second period while Nwabali denied Wonderboy Makhubu's header attempt.
The result leaves Chippa anchored at the table's base with five points from their campaign while giving Vilakazi his first non-defeat since replacing Luc Eymael in late October. Both clubs enter the international pause seeking solutions before returning to action later this month.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered key stops for the hosts after Magesi applied early attacking pressure. Lehlogonolo Mokone directed a 24th-minute header off target before Kgomotso Mosadi forced a reaction save minutes later. Chippa created their best opening when Ruzaigh Gamildien missed wide from inside the penalty area after receiving a pass from Sirgio Kammies. Azola Matrose struck the woodwork during the second period while Nwabali denied Wonderboy Makhubu's header attempt.
The result leaves Chippa anchored at the table's base with five points from their campaign while giving Vilakazi his first non-defeat since replacing Luc Eymael in late October. Both clubs enter the international pause seeking solutions before returning to action later this month.
