Kaizer Chiefs Go Level With Mamelodi Sundowns After Dominant Win Over Orbit College

• Kaizer Chiefs are now level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership after defeating Orbit College in their midweek fixture
• South African youngsters Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilkazi were on the scoresheet for the Soweto giants, with one of the summer signings also scoring in the game
• The win marked Amakhosi's third consecutive victory in all competitions after going a few games without a win

Kaizer Chiefs continued their impressive performance in the Betway Premiership by thrashing Orbit College 4-1 in their midweek fixture at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

A brace from Mduduzi Shabalala and lone strikes from Mfundo Vilakazi and summer signing, Flavio da Silva, gave the Glamour Boys the deserved win over the newly-promoted side.

The win put Amakhosi in second place on the Betway Premiership table, level on points with top-placed Mamelodi Sundowns after 11 matches played this season.

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Kaizer Chiefs thump Orbit College

Kaizer Chiefs brought back Zitha Kwinika and Thabiso Monyane to the starting lineup after their victory over Durban City, while Asanele Velebayi was handed his first start since joining the club in the summer, replacing Glody Lilepo, who was left out of the matchday squad due to injury.

Monyane made an immediate impact just four minutes into the match, racing down the flank to the byline and delivering a precise cross into the box, which Shabalala converted to net his third goal of the season.

The Soweto giants controlled possession for most of the first half and sought to make full use of wingers Velebayi and Mfundo Vilakazi, who consistently drove at the opposing full-backs whenever given the chance.

Orbit, on the other hand, struggled to gain any meaningful possession in the first half, with Orlando Pirates loanee Monnapule Saleng effectively contained by the Amakhosi defenders in the attacking third.

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The first half ended 1-0 in favour of the home side, and they were also the better team in the opening 45 minutes.

Kaizer Chiefs started the second half as they ended the first, and Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro had a golden opportunity to double Amakhosi’s lead shortly after the restart but sent his close-range effort over the bar.

Moments later, both Vilakazi and Thabo Cele came close as the Glamour Boys continued to press in search of a decisive second goal.

The pressure from Kaizer Chiefs paid off, and the second goal finally came just after the hour mark when Shabalala tapped home from close range after Ighodaro’s initial effort was blocked. It was the South African international's second goal of the game.

Orbit College were back in the game a few minutes later as second-half substitute Ayanda Lukhele pulled one back, but a brilliant strike from Vilakazi moments later restored Chiefs' three-goal lead.

With the game edging to the end, Flavio da Silva continued his goalscoring prowess as he scored late in the match to give the Soweto giants the deserved 4-1 win over Orbit College at the FNB Stadium.

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Chiefs coach gives update on injured duo

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef provided an update on when Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango will return from injury.

Both defenders are yet to play for the Soweto giants this season, and would be a strong addition to the club's strong defensive department this campaign.

Source: Briefly News