Hleliso Gamedze scored again as Royal Leopard beat Malanti Chiefs 4-1, bringing him to 18 goals with only a few matches left.
Reading Time: 2 minutes SOCCER – WITH three matches remaining in the MTN Premier League season, Hleliso Gamedze is edging closer to winning his first ever Golden Boot Award.. The pacey forward has now increased his tally to 18 goals after scoring in Sunday’s commanding 4-1 victory over Malanti Chiefs.. Reflecting on his impressive scoring form, Gamedze credited his coaches and teammates for playing a key role in his development and consistency.. He said their
constant encouragement and high training standards had pushed him to improve his finishing and work rate.. “My coaches and teammates always push me hard to score and to double my efforts.. I am always indebted to them.. It was tough at the start when I joined the team from Rangers but with proper support I have settled well and adapted to the system,” he said.. Last season’s Golden Boot winner, Sabelo Ndzinisa set the benchmark
with 20 goals, meaning Gamedze needs just a few more strikes to surpass that mark if he maintains his current form.. Meanwhile, Tabankulu Celtics striker Malangeni Dlamini remains his closest challenger, trailing by three goals.. Other players still in contention include Philani Mkhonto, Owa Matsebula and Senzo ‘Mbhobho’ Ndlovu, who are all part of the leading pack as the race intensifies towards the season finale.. As the season approaches its climax, fans expect a thrilling
finish in the golden boot race across the league.. Gamedze remains focused on helping Royal Leopard secure victory while keeping his scoring momentum strong until the final whistle.. TOP SCORERS Hleliso Gamedze (Royal Leopard) – 18 goals Malangeni Dlamini (Tabankulu Celtics) – 15 goals Philani Mkhonto (Manzini Sea Birds) – 11 goals Owa Matsebula (Young Buffaloes) – 11 goals Senzo ‘Mbhobho’ Ndlovu (Nsingzini) – 11 goals Joseph Kibonge (Manzini Sea Birds) – 10 goals Isaac
Yeboah (Malanti Chiefs) – 9 goals Msimisi Zwane (Mbabane Highlanders) – 8 goals Senanelo Nkambule (Moneni Pirates) – 8 goals Siyabonga Mkhonto (Mbabane Highlanders) – 7 goals Junior Magagula (Royal Leopard) – 7 goals Felix Badenhorst (Royal Leopard) – 6 goals Sizolwethu ‘Nunu’ Shabalala (M.. Swallows) – 6 goals Nkosivumile ‘Mageba’ Zulu (M.. Highlanders) – 6 goals Njabulo ‘D4D’ Ndlovu (Green Mamba) – 6 goals Mazwi Sihlongonyane (Young Buffaloes) – 5 goals Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa
(Green Mamba) – 5 goals