South Africa: Black stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori instrumental as Maritzburg United earn a narrow win against Cape Town City

Ghana’s first choice goalkeeper Richard Ofori played an instrumental role in post for Maritzburg United in their narrow 1-0 win against Cape Town City away from home in the Absa premier league

The Maritzburg United’s captain lasted the entire 90 minutes and was at his usual best as he pulled off numerous match wining saves through out the encounter

He received a yellow card in additional time for time wasting

The clean sheet is the third successive to have been record for Ofori and his side in the Absa premier league as they stopped Cape Town City from scoring for the first time in the new premier league season

South African forward Thabiso Kutumela netted the only goal of the encounter from a spot kick in first half additional time to seal vital win for Maritzburg United

Maritzburg United sits seventh on the table after eight matches with eleven points. Next is away encounter against giants Orlando Pirates on Thursday, November 5

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai