Michel NGuessan scored in the 90th minute to give Siwelele FC a 1-0 victory over Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership match at Free State Stadium on Sunday. The late goal earned Siwelele their first league win of the season and three important points.

The game was tight and goalless at half-time. Both teams struggled to create clear chances in the first half. Siwelele had more of the ball, but Polokwane City stayed organised and limited the home side’s opportunities. The visitors made early changes in the second half as they looked for a way to break the deadlock, yet Siwelele continued to control possession without finding the breakthrough.

With time running out, Siwelele brought on Michel NGuessan. The forward entered the action late and made an immediate impact. In the 90th minute he received the ball and finished calmly to beat the Polokwane City goalkeeper. Tebogo Potsane provided the assist that set up the winner. The goal came at a crucial moment and settled a match that had remained level for long periods.

The result ends a difficult start for Siwelele. Before this fixture they had only managed three draws and four defeats from their opening seven games. The late winner moves them off the bottom of the table and gives the side a much-needed boost heading into the next round of fixtures. For Polokwane City the defeat means they leave Bloemfontein empty-handed after a hard-fought contest.

NGuessan’s strike was the only goal of the afternoon. The match featured several yellow cards, with both sides picking up cautions as the game became more physical in the closing stages. Siwelele’s late reward came after they dominated large spells of possession and created more attempts on goal than their opponents.

The win will give Siwelele confidence as they look to build on this result. For a side that had struggled to pick up points early in the campaign, a last-minute home victory against Polokwane City offers encouragement. NGuessan, who came off the bench, showed the value of fresh legs and sharp finishing in the final minutes. Siwelele will now prepare for their next Betway Premiership assignment with three points on the board and the feeling of finally getting their first league success of the season.

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