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041Sports Writer, Sihle N Sonto 

It’s halftime in the New Brighton Football Association (NEBFA) season, and the first round has delivered all the goals, drama, and upsets local football fans could ask for. With just 15 games to go, both the Premier League and 1st Division are perfectly poised for a fierce finish.

Premier League: Callies in Command, Jumpers Under Pressure

CCX Callies FC are sitting comfortably at the top of the table after a dominant first-round run. Dodgers FC are not far behind, holding tight in second, while City Defenders FC have made a strong push into third place.

The midfield battle is heating up, with Boast Pirates FC and Red Lions FC tied on 27 points in fourth and fifth.

At the lower end of the log, Eastern Jumpers FC have struggled to find their rhythm, losing five on the bounce. In the relegation zone, Bold Tigers FC are currently in 15th place, while Bush Bucks FC remain at the bottom. Both clubs will be desperate to turn things around as the second round begins.

1st Division: NB Academy Set the Pace

In the 1st Division, NB Academy FC have been the standout side. With seven wins from seven matches, they remain unbeaten and firmly on track for promotion. Peace Lovers FC currently sit in third with 13 points, while City Stars FC are in sixth after a tough weekend loss.

As the second round kicks off, the 1st Division remains wide open, with every match counting in the race for the top spot.

Results – Saturday, 5 April 2025

NEBFA Premier League:

• Friendly City FC 0–4 Dodgers FC
  A confident showing from Dodgers FC to stay in the title hunt.
• Amakhosi FC 2–0 Red City FC B
  Amakhosi notch up a solid home win.
• Real White City FC 0–0 Bush Bucks FC
  A goalless draw leaves Bush Bucks still searching for answers.
• Roaring Tigers FC 1–2 Bold Tigers FC
  Bold Tigers end their losing streak with a vital three points.
• Red Lions FC 1–0 Winter Rose FC
  A narrow win keeps Red Lions firmly in the mix.
• City Defenders FC 2–0 City Lads FC
  A clean sheet and crucial win for Defenders.
• CCX Callies FC 2–0 Boast Pirates FC
  The league leaders maintain their momentum with a strong performance.
• P.E Sundowns FC 1–0 Eastern Jumpers FC
  A frustrating afternoon for Eastern Jumpers as Sundowns edge it.

NEBFA 1st Division:

• NB Academy FC 5–0 City Stars FC
  Another emphatic win from the league leaders.
• Peace Lovers FC 2–3 City Defenders B FC
  A five-goal thriller sees City Defenders B take the spoils.
• E. Jumpers FC B 1–1 Dodgers FC B
  A tightly contested draw between two determined sides.
• Pondo FC w/o White City FC
  Pondo FC awarded a walkover after White City FC’s no-show.

As we enter the second round, the stakes are higher than ever. The title race is far from settled, and the fight to avoid relegation promises more twists and turns in the weeks ahead.

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