Supersport United 2-1 Thanda Royal Zulu

A late goal from Daine Klate helped 10 man Supersport United post a 2-1 win over Thanda Royal Zulu at the Mpumalanga stadium in Hammersdale.

Defender Ricardo Katza scored his second goal in as many games to give Matsatsantsa the lead in the fourth minute. Thanda, who lost to AmaZulu by a goal last weekend, responded through Nigerian winger Felix Obada. Bernard Parker’s excellent run down the left flank created the goal for the home side.

SuperSport were then reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute as Fikru Lemasse was sent off for a stamp on July Mahlangu. Referee Jerome David had no choice but to give the Ethiopian striker the marching orders.

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Pienaar arrested for alleged assault

South African midfielder Steven Pienaar was arrested by the Merseyside police on Sundayfor allegedly assaulting a woman in the Sefton Park area of Liverpool. It has been reported that Pienaar voluntarily turned himself in, and was later released on bail pending police investigation. According to the Liverpool Daily Echo, police were called to his flat early on Sunday morning, around 6 am. The police have not charged him officially, but the Everton medio will have to visit the police station at least one more time next month.

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Wigan sign Richard Kingson

Wigan Athletic have completed the transfer of Ghanian keeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer. Kingson, the elder brother of Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston, was released by Birmingham City at the end of last season. Wigan boss Steve Bruce, the manager of Birmingham when they signed Kingson was quick to snap him up, just as … Read more