Sekhukhune United FC were held to a 1-1 draw away to Stellenbosch on September 11, extending their winless run in the Premier Soccer League to five matches. The result leaves the club sixth in the table with eight points from their opening six games of the season.
Bethuel Muzeu gave Sekhukhune the lead in the 63rd minute, finishing off an assist from Lehlohonolo Bradley Mojela. The visitors looked set to claim a valuable away victory, but Stellenbosch striker Bradley Grobler levelled the score with just three minutes of normal time remaining, assisted by Siviwe Nkwali.
The draw at Stellenbosch continues a difficult period for the team. Their last five league results read two draws and three defeats, a sequence that includes three consecutive losses to Orlando Pirates in late August. The most recent victory was a 2-0 home win over Polokwane City back on August 15.
With four goals scored and five conceded so far this season, finding a more consistent attacking threat will be a priority. The team's current position of sixth is respectable, but they now sit 12 points behind the early pace set by league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Attention now turns to halting this slide. The next opportunity comes quickly with an away trip to face Richards Bay on September 19. Richards Bay currently occupy 14th place in the table, presenting a chance for Sekhukhune to return to winning ways. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
Securing three points in that match is important for rebuilding momentum before the league schedule intensifies. The club will be looking to players like Muzeu, their goalscorer against Stellenbosch, to provide the spark needed to turn performances into results. The full squad list and player statistics can be reviewed on our squad page. The team travels to Richards Bay seeking their first league win in over a month.
The original report is at ESPN India
