One last win for Maritzburg United could see them dodge the relegation jaws in ABSA Premiership. The “Team of Choice” pipped visiting Ajax Cape Town 1-0 on Wednesday night to swap positions with Amatuks at the bottom of the log, a point off the safety zone where Jomo Cosmos sits.

Thamsanga Mkhize’s goal from a sublime freekick four minutes to regulation time crushed Ajax’s hopes for a top eight finish this season.

The “Urban Warriors” finished the match staged at the Harry Gwala Stadium a man less after Abbubaker Mobara was sent off for a double caution.

It was a special night for two Kenyans; defender Brian Mandela of Maritzburg and Victor Ali Abondo who was starting his second match for Ajax since joining the Roger De Sa side from Gor Mahia last month.

The former teammates at Tusker FC in the Kenya Premier League were facing each other for the first time in a foreign land, a proud moment for the East Africans.

Abondo was later substituted in the 80th minute for Erwin Isaacs.

One round of fixtures remains before the conclusion of the 2015/16 season – Mamelodi Sundowns have already been declared champions.

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