Kaizer Chiefs win again to top early South Africa table
Luke Baartman broke the deadlock after 63 minutes in front of a small crowd who braved the late winter conditions.
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Fallen giants Kaizer Chiefs maintained a promising start to the South African Premiership season with a 2-0 home win over Sekhukhune United in chilly Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Luke Baartman broke the deadlock after 63 minutes in front of a small crowd who braved the late winter conditions.
Mduduzi Shabalala added a second goal six minutes from time to give Chiefs a second straight league win since the season kicked off, and first place in the standings.
Winners of a record 53 domestic trophies since being formed in 1970, Chiefs have struggled for more than a decade and are without a league title since 2015.
Chiefs have six points, two more than arch rivals and defending champions Orlando Pirates, Polokwane City and AmaZulu.
Mamelodi Sundowns, runners-up last season after winning eight consecutive Premiership titles, have three points from one match as their opening fixture was postponed.
Chiefs face their first major test under new French coach Fernando da Cruz when the host African champions Sundowns on Saturday.
AmaZulu drew 1-1 with Pirates in Durban. Tshepang Moremi gave the Buccaneers an early lead that Zimbabwean Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya cancelled out in first-half added time from a penalty.