Entering the match in sixth place with nine points, the victory propelled the Brazilians to third, now boasting 12 points from five games.

The 2016/17 Diski Challenge champions quickly set the tone against Dan Malesela’s team, scoring before halftime and adding two more in the second half for a satisfying 3-0 triumph.

On the other hand, Chippa United’s defensive woes persisted, as they conceded three more goals, bringing their total to 19 in just five games.

The Chilli Boys continue to struggle defensively this season, remaining the league’s weakest defensive side.

Chippa has secured only one win from their five matches, with four losses, leaving them in 15th place with three points.

In other action on Sunday, Sekhukhune United preserved their stellar season start with a convincing 3-0 victory over Richards Bay at UJ AW Muller Stadium.

This win kept Babina Noko in second place with 13 points earned from five games, applying pressure on league leaders Kaizer Chiefs.

Like Amakhosi, Sekhukhune remains unbeaten this season, with four wins and one draw from their first five matchups.

Stellenbosch also moved closer to the top eight after defeating Marumo Gallants 5-4 in a thrilling nine-goal encounter at TUT Stadium.

The two-time Diski Challenge champions have faced a tough start to the season and currently sit in ninth place with seven points, having achieved two wins, two losses, and one draw in five matches.

In the last match of the day, Polokwane City made the journey from Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal, returning home with three points after a narrow 1-0 win over Milford FC at Princes Magogo Stadium.