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Dithejane Scores, Dladla Leads Yanga To Another Win

Sinethemba Sithole

Sinethemba Sithole

November 2, 2026

Bafana Bafana attacker Puso Dithejane found the back of the net over the weekend, while South African coach Simo Dladla continued his impressive start as interim coach of Young Africans, guiding the Tanzanian giants to their second consecutive victory.

Dithejane found the back of the net after being set up by Robert Lewandowski as Chicago Fire claimed a thrilling 4-2 victory over Colorado Rapids. Fellow South African Mbekezeli Mbokazi also featured, playing the full 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, Dladla’s Young Africans continued their winning run with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Kagera Sugar. The victory moved them to within two points of league leaders Simba SC, who still have a game in hand.

In Belgium, Relebohile Mofokeng completed the full match as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise secured a 2-1 victory over Beveren. Luke Le Roux also played 90 minutes for Cercle Brugge, who recorded a 2-1 win against Antwerp.

In Scotland, Olwethu Makhanya was involved for the full 90 minutes as Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 to book their place in the Scottish League Cup final.

Aden McCarthy featured for 45 minutes in Azerbaijan as Sabah FC suffered a 3-2 defeat against Turan Tovuz.

In Denmark, Gift Links made his third appearance since coming back from injury, playing 28 minutes in Aarhus’ 2-0 defeat to Brondby.

Yusuf Maart made an 18-minute appearance for Ried in Austria as they played out a 1-1 draw against Altach, while fellow South African Jaedin Rhodes remained an unused substitute.

In England, Kgaogelo Chauke played the full 90 minutes for Burton Albion, who suffered a 3-0 defeat against Wycombe in League One.

In Cyprus, Luther Singh played 45 minutes for AEL Limassol in their 2-0 defeat against Omonia, where fellow South African Mihlali Mayambela made a brief one-minute appearance.

Rowan Human also endured a difficult outing in Albania, playing 84 minutes as Partizani suffered their sixth consecutive defeat, going down 2-1 to AF Elbasani.