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By Rorisang Rampheteng: Marumo Gallants were crowned Cufa Cup 2025 champions after defeating Siwelele in a tense penalty shootout at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon. The much-anticipated encounter revived the spirit of the traditional Bloemfontein derby, drawing thousands of passionate supporters who filled the stands with chants and songs. The atmosphere was vibrant as both teams battled fiercely for supremacy in front of an energetic crowd. Penalty shootout After a tightly contested match that ended level after both regular and extra time, the game was decided by penalties. Gallants kept their composure during the shootout, converting their chances clinically, while Siwelele faltered under pressure, allowing Gallants to lift the trop...

By Rorisang Rampheteng: The football battlefield between Marumo Gallants and Siwelele FC. (Image: Bongani Hlatshwayo) Siwelele FC's losing fever ended when they made history by winning the first-ever Bloem derby against Marumo Gallants at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon. We are not under pressure at all They came to the game having lost six out of eight games since their arrival in the Betway Premiership campaign this season. Their latest loss was against Orlando Pirates at Toyota Stadium, also in Bloemfontein, last Tuesday. Coach Lehlohonolo Seema said his team is not under pressure but will play hard to get the great results as they have ended their spate of losses. "As a team, we are not under pressure, we are still watering and...

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CHAMPIONS: Gallants clinch Cufa Cup title after penalty shootout thriller

BACK ON TRACK: Siwelele FC wins the first-ever historical Bloem derby