Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya continued his sensational start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season as his early header fired AmaZulu FC to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Polokwane City at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Zimbabwean striker needed only a few minutes to make his presence felt.
AmaZulu won a set-piece and Nkosikhona Radebe delivered the ball from the right, allowing Ngwenya to attack the cross and guide an accurate header towards the near post to put Usuthu ahead.
That early breakthrough ultimately proved to be the difference.
Polokwane City attempted to fight their way back into the contest and came close before halftime when Tidimalo Molokwane struck the upright during a scramble inside the AmaZulu penalty area.
Usuthu were forced to defend for extended periods during the second half as the hosts searched for an equaliser, but Arthur Zwane’s side remained disciplined and protected their narrow advantage until the final whistle.
🔥 NGWENYA CAN’T STOP SCORING
Ngwenya’s remarkable goalscoring form has quickly become one of the biggest stories of the new Betway Premiership campaign.
The Zimbabwean currently sits at the top of the PSL scoring charts with seven league goals, continuing a blistering start that has established him as an early contender in the Golden Boot race.
His form has already earned recognition after he was named the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August.
And, once again, when AmaZulu needed someone to make the difference, Ngwenya delivered.
🟢 AMAZULU CONTINUE STRONG START
The victory was AmaZulu’s third successive league win and moved them to 16 points from seven matches, level on points with second-placed Orlando Pirates at the conclusion of Saturday’s match.
Usuthu’s impressive start has given their supporters plenty to be excited about, but Ngwenya’s incredible scoring form is increasingly stealing the headlines.
If the Zimbabwean can maintain anything close to his current strike rate throughout the campaign, the battle for the Betway Premiership Golden Boot could become one of the major stories of the season.
Seven league goals and counting.
Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous strikers in South African football.
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