The 2022/23 Premier Soccer League (PSL) action is edging closer to the end, leaving Kaizer Chiefs supporters agitated after a disappointing season, while Polokwane City is rejoicing after they gained automatic promotion to the DStv Premiership.
Meanwhile, across borders Barcelona was crowned the Spanish La Liga champions ahead of Real Madrid with four games to spare.
Here are some of the highlights of the best sporting moments over the weekend:
Polokwane City rise and shine into the PSL
Limpopo outfit Polokwane City return to South Africa’s top-flight football after being confirmed the winners of the Motsepe Foundation Championship at the weekend.
Rise and Shine were level on 57 points with runners-up Cape Town Spurs, but won the championship with a better goal difference.
Spurs and third-placed Casric Stars will now battle it out in the play-offs with the hope to also march on to the DStv Premiership.
Welcome Back to the big time Polokwane City 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Rise and Shine 👌🏽
What a final day 🔥🔥🔥#DStvPrem #MotsepeFoundationChampionship pic.twitter.com/doRy6wDKI5
— Shakes Rampedi (@ShakesRampedi) May 14, 2023
Nine-men Sundowns hold Wydad to a goalless draw
Mamelodi Sundowns displayed yet another impressive performance against the hostile north African supporters when they played to a 0-0 draw with nine men in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg against Wydad Casablanca.
Neo Maema and Marcelo Allende were sent for a quick shower after picking up red cards for dangerous tackles. The positive attitude of coach Rulani Mokwena’s troops showed why they are favorites to win this year’s Champions League.
Masandawana show great effort and team spirit under tricky conditions in Casablanca! Time to head back home and gear up for the next one! 👆
Wydad AC 0⃣➖0⃣ Mamelodi Sundowns#Sundowns #DownsLive #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/XEvzWNGITY
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 13, 2023
Arthur Zwane attacked by angry fans
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane faced the wrath of frustrated supporters at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium following his side’s 1-0 defeat to SuperSport United on Saturday.
Zwane was reportedly struck in the eye when an object was hurled at him. This despite being flanked and escorted by the police on his way out of the field. Chiefs lost their 11th game of the season for the first time in the PSL era.
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard on the 'injury' sustained by Arthur Zwane after the 1️⃣➖️0️⃣ loss to SuperSport United.
More 👉🏽 👉🏽https://t.co/H2rG3onAsH pic.twitter.com/4awkHqsUfQ— Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) May 14, 2023
Xavi wins Barca La Liga bragging rights
Xavi guided Barcelona to their historic 27th La Liga title after beating city rivals Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday night.
Barca snatched the league title from long-time foes Madrid, who have been inconsistent this season under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
FULL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FC BARCELONA, 2022-23 LA LIGA CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/Jho1kitzyd
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 14, 2023
Arsenal let league title slip to Man City hands
Following an impressive and hard-fought season, Arsenal saw their title hopes in tatters after succumbing to a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
The Gunners have led the pack for most of the season, but have now let it slip to Manchester City, who are four points ahead. City also have a game in hand and need one more win to be crowned English Premier League champions once again.
Full time at Emirates Stadium. pic.twitter.com/6vXpDZuns2
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 14, 2023
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