Marumo Gallants Under Pressure After Back-to-Back Defeats
By Rorisang Rampheteng:
In a tough period for Marumo Gallants, the Free State club has suffered consecutive defeats in the Betway Premiership, leaving them under increasing pressure as the league season unfolds.
On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, Marumo Gallants hosted Kaizer Chiefs at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium but were beaten 1-0 by Amakhosi. Chiefs’ Makabi Lilepo scored the only goal in the 67th minute to secure the win and hand Gallants a frustrating home defeat.
Then, on Saturday, 31 January 2026, Gallants were again on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline, this time against AmaZulu FC at the same stadium. The only goal came from Mondli Mbanjwa in the second half, as Usuthu took all three points and continued their league campaign with momentum.
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