Latest news with #BuffaloCityStadium
The Herald
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Joyful scenes in East London as Sundowns clinch title No 8
Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up a remarkable eighth Betway Premiership title in succession and did it in style, smashing in sumptuous goals in their 3-0 win against Chippa United to spark celebrations at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on Wednesday night. Coach Miguel Cardoso's Brazilians needed a point from the match to clinch the title and confirm their dominance of the league now nearing a decade. Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring in the 11th minute, joining Brazilian teammate Lucas Ribeiro on 14 goals leading the Premiership top scorers' list. Ribeiro's countryman Arthur Sales scored a brace, notching his first in the 69th minute, then scoring a stunner from a seemingly impossible angle on the right of the box in the 89th. These were the scenes at the stadium:
The Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Chippa's Sundowns game moved to East London due to political rally
'Chippa United Football Club is proud to announce that our upcoming home fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns, originally scheduled to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, will now take place at Buffalo City Stadium on Wednesday May 14 at 6.30pm,' the statement said. The fixture was initially postponed due to Mamelodi Sundowns' participation in the CAF Champions League earlier this season and will now be played as Chippa's last game of the season. Buffalo City Municipality will now host the reigning league champions, marking their first-ever visit to Buffalo City Stadium. 'Positioned in the heart of the municipality, this venue offers a more central and intimate setting for supporters across the province,' the statement said. Club chair Siviwe Mpengesi said it was a significant occasion. 'Hosting a top-tier team like Mamelodi Sundowns in Buffalo City is a monumental occasion,' Mpengesi said. 'It brings a thrilling atmosphere and a chance for our fans to witness elite-level football right here in the province. 'We are also pleased to announce that 26 fully catered suites will be made available for the match, offering an exclusive opportunity for families and corporate groups to enjoy the game in premium comfort. 'We call on all our supporters to come out in full force, pack the stadium and show the pride and passion of the Eastern Cape.' The Herald
