ABC Motsepe League / Match Report | 06 October 2026
Jomo Cosmos dug deep to see off Young Pirates in the ABC Motsepe League, with Vhugala Mulidzi’s second-half strike proving the decisive moment of a hard-fought contest. Ezenkosi ground out the win the hard way, grinding through a tight game in which the single goal was always likely to settle matters. For a club with the history of Cosmos, every win in the third tier is a step on the road back, and this was a welcome one after a testing start to the campaign.
Mulidzi Settles A Tense Afternoon
With the game finely balanced, it was Mulidzi who provided the breakthrough after the interval, his finish separating two sides that had given little away. There was nothing comfortable about it — Cosmos had to work for every inch — but the three points were ultimately secured through a moment of quality when it was most needed. Wins built on graft rather than glamour often matter most to a side trying to find its feet.
Building From The Bottom
The victory is an important one for a Cosmos side that has found the going tough this season, sitting near the foot of the table after a run of draws and defeats. Results like this, even when earned the hard way, are exactly what the club needs to arrest a difficult start and begin climbing. The famous name has been through leaner spells before, and the only way back is through afternoons like this one, where character and a single decisive goal get the job done.
Final word
It was not pretty, but it was precious. Mulidzi’s strike handed Jomo Cosmos a result that is about far more than three points — it is a reminder that this proud club can still grind out wins when they are needed most. The task now is to build on it, string results together and turn a tough season into one with momentum behind it.
