Zwane unfazed by Sundowns stumble

AMAZULU head coach Arthur Zwane is refusing to be drawn into talk of an “easier” assignment when his side face Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria tomorrow, despite the champions dropping points on the opening day.

- SMISO MSOMI

Usuthu will travel to Loftus Versfeld in high spirits after beginning their Betway Premiership campaign with a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Orbit College at the Princess Magogo Stadium. Zwane’s men controlled the match from start to finish but needed a first-half own goal from Sekhoane Moerane to seal the three points.

Sundowns, meanwhile, were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by Chippa United in Gqeberha - a result that raised eyebrows given the Brazilians’ dominance in recent seasons.

The defending champions are also navigating uncertainty, with key players Lucas Ribeiro, Peter Shalulile, and Khuliso Mudau all linked with possible moves before the transfer window closes.