DStv Diski Challenge | 1 November 2026
Richards Bay’s development side produced a smash-and-grab on the road, beating Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the DStv Diski Challenge thanks to a dramatic late winner. Nzuzo Memela was the hero, striking in the 89th minute to settle a tight contest and send the Natal Rich Boyz home with maximum points. It was a result built on patience and a cool head when the decisive moment arrived. For the young Richards Bay side, snatching three points away from home is exactly the kind of character-building afternoon that serves a development team well.
A Contest Settled Late
For much of the afternoon there was little to separate the two sides, with both defences on top and clear chances at a premium. Richards Bay stayed in the fight, trusting that their moment would come, and it duly arrived in the closing stages. Memela’s 89th-minute finish was the reward for a side that never stopped believing the breakthrough was within reach.
Memela The Match-Winner
Timing is everything, and Nzuzo Memela could hardly have picked a better moment to strike. With the clock ticking down and a draw looking the likely outcome, his late goal flipped the script entirely. It is the sort of winner that lifts a young team and sends a clear message about the quality coming through the Richards Bay ranks.
