Black Leopards dropped more important points when they drew 2-2 with Thanda Royal Zulu in their National First Division League match at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay last Saturday.

Royal Zulu were the first to find the net. Christophe Komane beat the Leopards’ defence and sent the keeper the wrong way in the 19th minute. The visitors from Thohoyandou retaliated moments later via a defender, Dunga Munganga.

Lidoda Duvha took the lead early in the second half through Lebohang Mabotja. The home side did not give up without a fight. They went on fighting until they found the equalizer in the dying minutes of the game. Michael Gumede scored with a ground cutter.

The former powerhouse of the Premier League, Moroka Swallows, continued to donate league points to their opponents when they lost 1-2 to Mthatha Bucks at the Dobsonville Stadium. Swallows were the first to score when Booysen Mbatha hit the back of the net in the 25th minute. Moses Spandeel and Sbongiseni Madikane scored for the visitors from the Eastern Cape towards the end of the game.

Although they were reduced to 10 men before the end of the first half, Cape Town All Stars managed to beat Vasco da Gama 2-1 at the Parow Park Stadium in Cape Town. Ranga Chivaviro was sent off in the 35th minute. Vasco took the lead via Mbulelo Wambi in the 44th minute. All Stars were back in the game late in the last half. They scored two quick goals via Lorch Thembinkosi and Thokozani Nkhotlo.

Witbank Spurs were too good for Milano United, whom they beat 2-0 at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni. The two goals were scored by Bongani Mathabela.

Sunday saw Baroka lost 0-1 to FC Cape Town at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Mbombela United gave Amazulu a 3-1 drubbing at the Kanyamazane Stadium in Nelspruit. African Warriors lost 0-3 to Royal Eagles at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.