Premier Soccer League · Matchday 1: Polokwane City beat Richards Bay 2-1. The match was played on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at Umhlathuze Sports Stadium (Richards Bay); refereed by Moreki Lekwape, South Africa.
N. Maphangule 18' (Polokwane City) · T. Molokwane 55' (Polokwane City) · S. Mcineka 69' (Richards Bay)
After a 0-1 first half, the game finished 1-2.
Richards Bay held 69% of possession against 31%, attempting 13 shots to Polokwane City's 10.
Shots on target read 6-6 and corners 12-1.
Substitutes: S. Mtshali, A. Mdunge, S. Nzama, T. Ndelu, W. Ngema, Mthamosi, L. Mahala, L. Khumalo, O. Mbambo, S. Kunene
Coach: Papi Zothwane
Substitutes: A. Ngwenya, M. Modise, B. Nikani, J. Mutudza, M. M. Batlhabane, K. Sebone, A. Mashele, S. Mashinini, M. Khosa
Coach: Willy Moloto
Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.