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Marumo Gallants finally have something to celebrate after recording their first victory of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season with an exciting 3-2 win over Siwelele FC on Friday night.
The victory came at the ninth attempt, bringing an end to their frustrating start to the campaign and providing a much-needed boost to the team's confidence.
Gallants had struggled to find consistency in their opening eight league matches, with their inability to secure maximum points putting them under increasing pressure. However, Friday night's performance delivered the breakthrough they had been desperately searching for.
The five-goal encounter provided plenty of entertainment, with both teams showing attacking intent. Siwelele FC managed to score twice, but Gallants demonstrated enough determination and attacking quality to finish the match with all three points.
The result will be particularly encouraging for the Gallants technical team, who have been working to turn around the club's disappointing early-season form.
The victory also represents an important moment for the team under the guidance of their current coach, a former Mamelodi Sundowns legend. Getting their first league win after nine attempts could provide the foundation for a stronger run in the coming weeks.
For Gallants, the focus will now be on building momentum rather than allowing this result to become an isolated achievement. They will need to maintain the same fighting spirit and improve their consistency if they hope to climb the Betway Premiership standings.
Meanwhile, Siwelele FC will be disappointed to leave the encounter empty-handed after scoring twice but failing to secure even a point.
Ultimately, Gallants have finally broken their winless run, and their supporters will hope Friday night's victory marks the beginning of a successful turnaround.