The Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League race is over. This follow after log-leaders, Acornbush United did themselves a huge favour by beating second placed, TS Galaxy 2-0 in a match that was held at the KaBokweni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Third placed going into the weekend fixtures, Witbank Citylads suffered a surprise defeat at home in Lynivlle Stadium when they went down 2-1 to Mlambo Royal Cubs.
Phiva Youngsters 2-0 win over Mapulaneng United at Thulamahashe New Stadium moved them to third place.
With the weekend outcome results, Acornbush are now unconfirmed champions. They currently lead the race with 63-points after 24-games, followed by Galaxy with 46-points after the same number of games.
Phiva follow in third place with 42-points after 23-games and Citylads occupy fourth place with 41-points after 24-games.
In order for the other three chasing teams to be crowned champions, they need to hope that Acornbush lose all their remaining games while they win theirs with avalanche of goals.
Weekend full results:
· Mapulaneng United FC 0 – 2 Phiva Young Stars FC (Thulamahashe New Stadium – 15:00)
· F.C Benfica 3 – 0 Barberton City Stars FC (Thulamahashe New Stadium- 13:00)
· Witbank Citylads FC 1 – 2 Mlambo Royal Cubs FC (Lynville Stadium)
· Acornbush United FC 2 – 0 TS Galaxy FC (Kabokweni Stadium)
· Secunda Stars FC 1 – 1 Tjakastaad Junior Sheppards (Embalenhle Stadium)
· Mphakathi Academy FC 1 -2 Forek Academy FC (Themba Sinamela Stadium)
· FC Zone Mavo 2 – 1 Premier United FC (Kinross SASOL Community Centre)
· Mhluzi Black Rangers FC 1-1 Lumoja (Themba Sinamela Stadium).