Cape Town City faced a crucial match, determined to preserve their Betway Premiership status. Having finished 15th in the league, they now find their fate hanging in the balance in a four-team mini-league alongside Orbit College and Casric Stars . The playoff opener was set to set the tone of their survival fight.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Venue: DHL Cape Town Stadium
Match: Cape Town City 0–0 Orbit College
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Tense, goalless first half: City started with high intensity but lacked sharpness in front of goal
Best early chance: Namibian international Prins Tjueza tested the keeper in the 23rd minute, but his shot was well saved.
Young spark: Teenager Emile Witbooi nearly scored five minutes into the second half, only to crash his curling shot off the crossbar.
Late drama: Orbit College had their moments—most notably Ayanda Lukhele’s close-range strike in the 76th minute—but were denied by the woodwork.
Final push: Multiple late chances, including one for Cee-Jay Bezuidenhout, were thwarted by keeper Sekhoane Moerane, ensuring the match ended 0–0.
No goals scored in playoffs yet: Both OS teams remain scoreless; Orbit College sit top on two draws, City have one point after one fixture
Underwhelming for the favorites: Despite being the clear top-division side, City struggled to convert dominance into goals .
Youth shines bright: Witbooi’s impact provided hope, but also highlighted the team’s need for clinical finishing
Diogo Peral ‘s side will have to regroup quickly. They entered as favorites, boasting greater squad depth and experience than their playoff rivals, but on-field inefficiency has left them under pressure.