Rockets ignite as Dithejane hat-trick sinks Chippa

AMIDST all their transfer challenges, TS Galaxy bounced back in fine style at the expense of Chippa United, kickstarting their 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with a 4-1 win away at the Buffalo City Municipal Stadium in East London in Tuesday after three consecutive losses.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

Galaxy turned on the style with a victory over the Chilli Boys, who now face an uphill battle to relaunch their campaign as they remain winless after three matches.

Head coach Adnan Beganovic has had limited options, with the club still sorting out off-field issues that have prevented them from registering new players with their Fifa ban.

Heading into the clash on Tuesday, Galaxy desperately needed a win, although it was difficult to see where it would come from.

Chippa, too, have faced their own turbulence, with new coach Sinethemba Badela lasting only two matches at the helm - recording one draw and one loss - before being replaced by assistant coach Musa Nyatama for that clash.

It looked like another long night for the Rockets when they fell behind early, as Khaya Mfecane opened the scoring for Chippa in the fifth minute.