The race for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership Golden Boot is gathering momentum, with AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya emerging as the leading contender after an impressive start to the campaign.
Ngwenya currently tops the scoring charts with nine goals after 10 league matches, opening up a four-goal advantage over his closest challengers.
The AmaZulu forward has been one of the standout performers this season, with his impressive scoring form putting him firmly in the spotlight as the battle for the league’s top individual honour intensifies.
Moremi and Xulu lead the chasing pack
Orlando Pirates winger Tshepang Moremi and Richards Bay forward Nqaba Xulu are currently joint-second on the goalscoring charts, having registered five goals apiece.
Both players will be hoping to maintain their scoring momentum and close the gap on Ngwenya as the season progresses.
Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns striker and Bafana Bafana international Iqraam Rayners is also among the leading contenders.
Rayners has scored four goals, the same tally as Milford FC’s Mvelo Zikakayo and TS Galaxy forward Victor Letsoalo.
With plenty of football still to be played, the Golden Boot race remains open, although Ngwenya has given himself a significant early advantage.
Betway Premiership leading goalscorers
Here is the current list of the league’s leading marksmen:
- 9 goals: Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya – AmaZulu FC
- 5 goals: Tshepang Moremi – Orlando Pirates
- 5 goals: Nqaba Xulu – Richards Bay FC
- 4 goals: Iqraam Rayners – Mamelodi Sundowns
- 4 goals: Mvelo Zikakayo – Milford FC
- 4 goals: Victor Letsoalo – TS Galaxy
When does Betway Premiership action resume?
The domestic league programme will make way for Carling Knockout Cup action, followed by the FIFA international break.
The next listed Betway Premiership fixtures are scheduled for 27-29 November 2026.
Friday, 27 November 2026
- Stellenbosch FC vs TS Galaxy – 19:30
- Venue: Danie Craven Stadium
Saturday, 28 November 2026
- AmaZulu FC vs Milford FC – 15:30
- Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs – 15:30
- Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
- Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows – 18:00
- Venue: Orlando Amstel Arena
- Kruger United vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 20:15
- Venue: Differ Maja Stadium
Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Marumo Gallants vs Richards Bay – 15:30
- Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
- Sekhukhune United vs Siwelele FC – 18:00
- Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Sundowns and Pirates battle for league leadership
While the individual scoring race continues to attract attention, the battle at the top of the league table is equally competitive.
Mamelodi Sundowns lead the standings with 26 points from 10 matches, while defending champions Orlando Pirates are just one point behind with 25 points from nine games.
AmaZulu and Milford FC have also enjoyed encouraging campaigns, occupying third and fourth positions respectively.
At the other end of the table, Richards Bay find themselves at the bottom, with Marumo Gallants occupying 15th place.
With several important fixtures still to come, both the league title race and the Golden Boot battle promise plenty of excitement.
WHO WILL FINISH AS THE 2026/27 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP TOP GOALSCORER?
Can Ngwenya maintain his impressive form and claim the Golden Boot, or will Moremi, Xulu, Rayners or another striker catch up with him?
