Chippa get first win in 2023 and end Maritzburg's mini-streak

The Chilli Boys started like a house on fire as in the first half they gave the visitors little space to play.

Chippa started launching attacks in the 15th minute, forcing Maritzburg goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner to pull off a double save to deny Ighodaro and a follow-up header from Siphelele Luthuli.

Morgan Mammila’s troops continued to apply pressure but his players spurned chances in the first half as Gelvandale-born Ronaldo Maarman also tried his luck at goal but his attempt hit the upright.

Maritzburg answered with a counter, with Karim Kimvudi hitting wide.

Chippa came back even more keyed up in the second half displaying an urgency to score.

The Maritzburg defence was finally cracked when Ighodaro scored the winner.