Durban City must rediscover their form when they face Orbit College.

Durban City still have a chance to salvage their season and fulfil their early promise
after rising as Top 8 contenders and reaching the Nedbank Cup final.
The team was once one of the league’s most exciting sides, playing with confidence,
structure, and exceeding expectations. However, their strong start has begun to fade,
reflected in their recent drop in form and points.
Their slip in results has allowed Polokwane City and Lamontville Golden Arrows to
overtake them in the standings, increasing the pressure on their campaign.
For coach Pitso Dladla, a Top Eight finish would still be seen as a major achievement,
but the team’s current trajectory has turned that goal into a tougher battle rather than a
guaranteed s Durban City’s intensity has dropped noticeably, with their attacking edge
fading, defensive structure becoming less stable, and the drive that once defined their
rise no longer as strong.
Coach Pitso Dladla has attributed their struggles to “uncharacteristic errors,” suggesting
a loss of consistency and confidence within the squad.
However, their dip in form comes in context, as the team has been competing in
multiple competitions, including cup fixtures, which has placed significant physical and
mental strain on the players.
The accumulated fatigue is now evident, with slower reactions, heavier legs, and
reduced sharpness in key moments. Sustaining performance across both league and
cup campaigns remains a major challenge, highlighting the level of consistency required
by top teams like Mamelodi Sundowns, who maintain success season after season
through depth, endurance, and strong resources.