Chippa United beat Ts Galaxy 1-0 in PSL
Chippa United beat TS Galaxy 1-0 in PSL on Sunday evening, with Harold Majadibodu scoring the decisive goal to hand the Chilli Boys a narrow victory in the Betway Premiership at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium. The result gave Brandon Truter’s side an important three points as the Eastern Cape club continued its campaign in the 2026/27 season.
The victory was secured through Majadibodu’s 62nd-minute strike, which came after Chippa had created several promising opportunities during a competitive encounter. Abbubaker Mobara provided the assist as the defender finished clinically to register his second career Betway Premiership goal.
The result also represented an important moment for Chippa, who had been searching for their first league victory of the campaign. The club can now look ahead to its next fixture with renewed confidence as it attempts to climb further up the standings.
Chippa United secure crucial victory
Chippa United entered the match looking to turn a series of draws into a victory, while TS Galaxy were determined to maintain their position in the middle-to-lower section of the table.
The opening half produced an evenly contested battle, although Galaxy enjoyed more possession. Despite having less of the ball, Chippa looked more dangerous when attacking and managed to test the home defence.
Galaxy goalkeeper Ira Tape was called upon to make two important saves during the first half. One of those stops denied former Orlando Pirates attacker Azola Matrose, who threatened to give the visitors the breakthrough.
The saves ensured that the score remained 0-0 at the interval.
Chippa’s attacking threat was also boosted by Ntukhuko Mlotshwa, who was one of the visitors’ most dangerous players during the opening period. His movement provided an additional outlet as Truter’s team attempted to exploit spaces behind the Galaxy defence.
Harold Majadibodu delivers the breakthrough
The decisive moment arrived in the 62nd minute when Harold Majadibodu found the back of the net.
The Chippa defender received a perfectly timed pass from Abbubaker Mobara before finishing to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage. The goal was particularly significant for Majadibodu because it marked his second career goal in the Betway Premiership.
According to the Premier Soccer League’s official match report, Majadibodu’s second-half strike ultimately separated the two teams.
The goal changed the complexion of the contest. Galaxy were forced to chase the game while Chippa became increasingly focused on protecting their advantage.
TS Galaxy search for an equaliser
TS Galaxy coach Bernard Parker reacted to the situation by introducing Zimbabwean attacker Junior Zindoga in the 68th minute.
The Rockets attempted to increase the pressure on Chippa, but the visitors remained organised and disciplined defensively. Galaxy’s dominance in possession did not translate into the equaliser they needed.
Chippa’s defensive structure allowed the visitors to absorb pressure while continuing to look for opportunities on the counterattack.
As the match entered its final stages, Galaxy continued searching for a way through, but Chippa’s defence remained firm.
The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for the Chilli Boys.
The official PSL report confirms the scoreline, Majadibodu’s 62nd-minute goal and Mobara’s assist.
Solomon Mahlangu Stadium provides the setting
The match at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium produced another tightly contested Betway Premiership encounter, with both teams aware of the importance of collecting points.
For Chippa, the stadium became the scene of a potentially important turning point in their season. The victory gives Truter’s team momentum heading into the next phase of the campaign.
Galaxy, meanwhile, will have to analyse their failure to turn possession into goals. The Rockets created opportunities but were unable to find a response after Majadibodu’s goal.
Soccer Laduma’s live coverage also confirmed the 0-1 result, describing it as Chippa’s first win of the Betway Premiership campaign.
Betway Premiership 2026/27 standings
The Betway Premiership 2026/27 campaign remains tightly contested across several areas of the table. Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates occupy the leading positions, while teams in the middle of the standings remain separated by relatively small points margins.
The standings supplied for this report are:
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 | Milford | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 12 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 8 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Chippa United | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | Durban City | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Kruger United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 4 |
| 14 | Richards Bay FC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 3 |
| 15 | Siwelele FC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 2 |
The supplied table places Chippa United ninth and TS Galaxy 12th. Contemporary match reporting likewise confirms that Chippa moved to ninth after the victory, while Galaxy remained 12th.
Chippa United target top-eight position
The victory gives Chippa United an opportunity to build momentum. Truter’s team will now turn its attention to Kruger United, with the fixture scheduled for 17 October.
Breaking into the top eight will be an important objective for Chippa as the season progresses. The narrow victory over Galaxy provides the club with evidence that disciplined defensive performances combined with greater efficiency in front of goal can produce valuable results.
The Chilli Boys will also be encouraged by the performance of Majadibodu. His ability to contribute a decisive goal from defence could become an important asset during the remainder of the campaign.
Chippa’s immediate challenge will be maintaining consistency. One victory can change the mood around a team, but collecting points regularly will be crucial if the club is to move further up the Betway Premiership table.
TS Galaxy face Orlando Pirates challenge
For TS Galaxy, the defeat leaves the Rockets needing a response in their next league fixture.
Bernard Parker’s team is scheduled to face Orlando Pirates on 18 October. The match will present Galaxy with a difficult test against one of the leading teams in the Betway Premiership 2026/27 standings.
Galaxy’s challenge will be to improve their attacking effectiveness while retaining the possession-based approach that was evident against Chippa.
The defeat was their third of the campaign, leaving them with one victory, three draws and three defeats in the supplied standings.
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Match result and line-ups
TS Galaxy 0
Chippa United 1 – Harold Majadibodu 62′
TS Galaxy: Tape, Mncwango, Mhlongo, Motaung, Nkosi (Mbunjana 73′), Mahlambi, Mvelase (Mdevulana 59′), Kakora (Tati 68′), Williams, Letsoalo, Tshikweta (Zindoga 68′).
Chippa United: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele, Figareido (Mfecane 83′), Mohlometsi, Tshobeni (Bonani 83′), Seabi (Bance 46′), Mobara, Matrose (Saville 90’+2), Majadibodu, Mlotshwa (Kammies 58′).
The result means Chippa United beat TS Galaxy 1-0 in PSL action after a disciplined performance in which the visitors defended their lead following Majadibodu’s second-half goal.
With the next round of fixtures approaching, both teams now have different objectives. Chippa will seek to climb towards the top eight, while Galaxy will look to recover from another defeat and move away from the lower half of the standings.
For Truter and his players, however, the focus will be on carrying the confidence from Solomon Mahlangu Stadium into their next match.
References from mainstream media
- Premier Soccer League (PSL) – Majadibodu strike lifts Chippa as Galaxy slump — confirms the 1-0 result, Majadibodu’s 62nd-minute goal, Mobara’s assist and the league positions. Premier Soccer League – Majadibodu strike lifts Chippa as Galaxy slump
- SuperSport – Majadibodu strike lifts Chippa as Galaxy slump — reports Chippa United’s 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy and the decisive goal at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium. SuperSport – Majadibodu strike lifts Chippa as Galaxy slump
- Soccer Laduma – TS Galaxy 0-1 Chippa United — provides live match coverage and confirms Chippa’s first Betway Premiership victory of the 2026/27 season. Soccer Laduma – TS Galaxy 0-1 Chippa United
- GOAL South Africa – Rest of PSL Wrap: TS Galaxy 0-1 Chippa United — reports Majadibodu’s winning goal and Chippa’s movement to ninth on the league table. GOAL South Africa – TS Galaxy 0-1 Chippa United
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