NFD: Cape Town City suffer defeat, Magesi off to winning start

Cape Town City began their 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Real Native FC at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.

Elsewhere, Venda FC came from behind to salvage a point as they settled for a one-all draw with Lerumo Lions at Thohoyandou Stadium.

Newly promoted Hope FC, who are coached by Clayton Daniels, kickstarted their season with a narrow 1-0 win over University of Pretoria at home.

On the other hand, Hungry Lions and Gomora United played out to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Leicesterford City beat Orbit College 1-0 at Mafori Mphahlele Stadium, handing Mswenko Boys their first defeat of the season on their return to the second-tier.

Meanwhile, Magesi FC got off to a winning start as they edged past Midlands Wanderers 1-0 at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium after suffering relegation last term.

Newcomers Northwest University marked their debut in the professional ranks with a 1-1 draw against Upington City at NWU Fanie Du Toit Sports Ground.

The Bees FC suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Highbury in front of their home supporters at Kanyamazane Stadium.

FULL MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Real Native 2-1 Cape Town City

Venda FC 1-1 Lerumo Lions

Hope FC 1-0 University of Pretoria

Hungry Lions 2-2 Gomora United

Leicesterford City 1-0 Orbit College

Midlands Wanderers 0-1 Magesi FC

Northwest University 1-1 Upington City

The Bees FC 1-2 Highbury

Hlayisani Magoro

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