Shalulile back on the field

Highlands park midfielder Peter Shalulile made his comeback after being out of the game for months following his ankle operation last year.Shalulile came on in the 51st minute of their encounter with Cape Town City on Tuesday that saw them go down by 3-0.His countryman Chris Katjiukua who just sealed a new deal with Highlands also made his debut at the team.The victory took Cape Town City to the second spot in the league standings, while the 'lions of the north' remain 15th on the table.City began the match lively and they took the lead through Lebogang Manyama, who scored with a beautiful curler to make it 1-0 five minutes into the game.Charlton Mashumba, the Highlands striker, tried to respond with a goal for his side ten minutes later, but his well-taken shot narrowly missed the target.The 'citizens' were looking dangerous each time they pushed forward in search of more goals against the 'lions of the north'.Letsie Koapeng, who joined City during the recent January transfer window, doubled his new side's lead two minutes after the half-hour mark.The former Orlando Pirates striker scored with a composed finish to make it 2-0 to City on his competitive debut, after pouncing on a loose ball inside the box.The Highlands managed to contain the City in the remaining minutes of the first half and the score was 2-0 in favour of the home side at halftime. With his side trailing, Gordon Igesund decided to pull out ineffective Sandile Khwela for Shaulile six minutes into the second half.Igesund's counterpart, Eric Tinkler, responded by introducing striker Judas Mosemeadi for newcomer Koapeng as the home side looked to extend their lead.City were enjoying more possession and in the 75th minute Moseamedi unleashed a shot which was well saved by Highlands keeper Tapuwa Kapini. Zimbabwean Kapini made a late save in the 81st minute, denying City forward Manyama, who was looking for his ninth league goal of the season.However, Kapini was beaten eight minutes later when Moseamedi scored with his right-foot to seal a 3-0 win for City on the night. Teams:Cape Town City: Walters, Masina (Jayiya 66'), Mkhize, Gumede, Mokeke, Putsche, Johannes, Koapeng (Moseamedi 66'), Ngoma, Manyama, Dove (Seedat 87'). Highlands Park: Kapini, Oluwafeni, Katjiukua, Nhlapho, Ngalo, Theron (Sitayitayi 55'), Mvala, Khwela (Shaulile 51'), Cale, Mashumba, Moriri, (Khuboni 66'). -Additional reporting SuperSportSPORT REPORTER

Shalulile back on the field

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-01

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