Betway Premiership GW16 Review - 2025/2026

GAMEWEEK 16 REVIEW: Low-Scoring Drama as Defenses Dominate

T. Ngwenya steals the show while clean sheets reign supreme across the Betway Premiership

What a weekend of defensive masterclasses! Gameweek 16 delivered just 9 goals across five matches, with four clean sheets recorded as backlines stood firm. The average manager scraped together just 36 points, but Daniel Wilson (ExeterGently) proved that smart selections can still deliver, racking up an impressive 63 points to claim Manager of the Week honors. With T. Ngwenya appearing twice in the top scorers list and defenders dominating the fantasy charts, this was a gameweek that rewarded those who backed the right defensive assets.

Results Roundup

Sunday's Action: Durban City edged Polokwane City 1-0 in a tight encounter where A. Jodwana managed just 4 points despite being captained by two managers. Season standout L. Nkaki (112 season points) couldn't prevent the defeat for Polokwane. Meanwhile, Amazulu thrilled in a 3-2 victory over TS Galaxy, with T. Ngwenya exploding for 21 fantasy points (10 goals, 3 assists, 3 bonus) and A. Maqokola providing 6 assists on his way to 12 points. Season stalwart R. Hanamub (101 season points) anchored the Amazulu defense.

Saturday's Stalemate: Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates played out a 0-0 draw, with defensive assets cashing in. Sipho Chaine (133 season points) kept another clean sheet for Pirates, while V. Letlapa (121 season points) was solid for Sekhukhune. Earlier, Chippa United secured a 1-0 away win at Orbit College FC, with defenders A. Mobara and S. Kwayiba both banking 12 points from clean sheets. S. Kammies (105 season points) continues his excellent campaign.

Friday's Opener: Richards Bay and Siwelele shared the spoils 1-1, with R. Goss (129 season points) denying Richards Bay maximum points while S. Mcineka impressed for the hosts.

Star Performers

The mysterious T. Ngwenya dominated the fantasy charts with two separate 21-point hauls across different teams – a data anomaly that had managers doing double-takes! In Amazulu's thriller, his 10 goals and 3 assists contribution was extraordinary. Bright Ndlovu earned 18 points with 8 clean sheet points and 2 bonus, while goalkeeper D. Msibi collected 16 points from 10 clean sheet points. A. Maqokola was the creative force with 6 assists worth 12 points for those who backed him.

Biggest Flops

Several big names delivered just 1 point to frustrate their potential owners. B. Zungu of Amazulu managed just 1 point despite his team's 3-2 victory, while goalkeepers D. Johnson (Chippa United) and I. Tapé (TS Galaxy) both disappointed with 1-point returns in losing efforts.

Captain Verdict

A. Jodwana was the popular choice, captained by 2 managers but delivering just 4 points – a disappointing return. The brave soul who armband A. Maqokola was rewarded with 12 points, while those backing M. Shabalala endured a nightmare blank. Captain selection proved crucial in a low-scoring week.

Manager of the Week

Congratulations to Daniel Wilson (ExeterGently) who topped the gameweek with 63 points – nearly double the average! His shrewd selections navigated a tricky defensive-minded round perfectly. Play Diski Zone Fantasy and compete for next week's crown!

Looking Ahead

With defenses on top and attacking returns hard to come by, Gameweek 17 promises to test even the savviest managers – set your team now and back the right premium assets!