South Africa: Black Stars number one Richard Ofori keeps a clean sheet as Maritzburg United records first win of the season

Black Stars first choice goalie Richard Ofori was at his usual best in post for Maritzburg United on Friday night as they beat fellow strugglers Chippa United in the Absa premier league to record their first three points of the season

Maritzburg United came into the game from three defeats and two draws so far in the new season while Chippa United came to the fixture with four draws and two defeats to their name in the league

Maritzburg United failed to take the lead in the 20th minute after Jeremy Brockie missed from the spot

Thabiso Kutumela scored the only goal of the encounter with three minutes to head to the break to earn Maritzburg United their first win of the Absa premier league after six attempts

The clean sheet is Ofori’s second in six matches in the league

Maritzburg United sits 12th after match day six with five points. Next is another home encounter against Baroka FC on Wednesday, October 2

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai