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Betway Prem Recap: Chiefs draw, Richards stage comeback

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Tshepang Moremi of AmaZulu shoots and scores during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Amazulu FC at FNB Stadium, in Johannesburg on 4 February 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu shared the spoils in Johannesburg while Richards Bay fought back to secure a win over Marumo Gallants in midweek action of the Betway Premiership.

WATCH: Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu

Bongani Zungu of AmaZulu challenged by Thabo Cele and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 04 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Bongani Zungu of AmaZulu challenged by Thabo Cele and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 04 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu were forced to share the spoils after playing out to a thrilling 2-2 draw at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.

Two own goals from Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Richard Ofori cancelled out goals from Tshepang Moremi and Elmo Kambindu.

The draw sees Amakhosi remain in fifth place on the table with 22 points after 16 games, while AmaZulu moved up to seventh place on the log with 20 points from 16 matches.

Kaizer Chiefs will look to return to winning ways when they take on Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Friday, while AmaZulu will face Marumo Gallants at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on the same day.

WATCH: Richards Bay vs Marumo Gallants

Ntlonelo Bomela of Richards Bay FC celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay FC and Marumo Gallants on the 04 February 2025 at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi Photo Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Ntlonelo Bomela of Richards Bay FC celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay FC and Marumo Gallants on the 04 February 2025 at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi Photo Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Richards Bay fought back and came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Marumo Gallants FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi.

Christopher Sekela opened the scoring for Gallants in the 51st minute but two late goals from Justice Figuareido and Ntlonelo Bomelo handed the Natal Rich Boys the win.

The win saw Richards Bay remain in 14th position on the log with 13 points after 16 games, while Gallants dropped to 13th place on 15 points from 15 matches.

Richards Bay are set to battle Polokwane City at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday, while Marumo Gallants will take on AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.