21 August 2018, by: Chad Petterson

A SOCIAL LOOK AT HOW THE ABSA PREMIERSHIP PLAYED OUT

The Absa Premiership week started with optimism as Kaizer Chiefs hunted for their first win of the 2018/19 season. Both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been less than convincing in their opening few matches this season but were hoping to bring hope back to the faithful during their mid-week matches.

.@KaizerChiefs are currently enduring their worst start to the #AbsaPrem in 9 years! ? Can @KaizerChiefs finally get their first win?

BET Here: https://t.co/oMAPlVEuZJ pic.twitter.com/x51eoR4UbT

— BET.co.za (@betcoza) August 16, 2018

It couldn’t have gone any worse… Own goals from Daniel Cardoso and Gladden Shitolo, were the difference as Chiefs salvaged a point against Baroka and Pirates lost to high flying Bidvest Wits. Twitter had its say and Gladden Shitolo has been awarded the ‘Best Own Goal of the Week’.

Since @KaizerChiefs & @orlandopirates fans love their rivalry so much… Who scored the best own goal? ?

Retweet – @KaizerChiefs
Like – @orlandopirates #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/xwbQxvdT7j

— BET.co.za (@betcoza) August 16, 2018

Congratulations SHITolo.

The stand out performance of the week/weekend was from a small team in Bloemfontein with a reject coach and financial issues. Steve Komphela has turned a mid-table squad into a well oiled, compact, fearless team.

– Top of the #AbsaPrem
– Undefeated
– No goals conceded

Take a bow, Steve Komphela ? pic.twitter.com/OFC740S77S

— BET.co.za (@betcoza) August 19, 2018

It also gave us our favourite Tweet of the weekend!

Coach, three games, three wins, nine points for the Siwelele! How do you feel???
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— Smangaliso Mdluli (@SimangalisoMdl2) August 19, 2018

The Absa Premiership steps aside for an exciting weekend of MTN8 action but we look forward to the Kaizer Chiefs vs Komphela clash when it returns. If you interested in having a punt during the MTN8 – hit the link and selected your team.

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Chad is the Social Media Manager and contributor to BET Central News.