DStv Diski Challenge / Match Report | October 2026
Milford FC’s reserve side were edged out in an eventful DStv Diski Challenge encounter, going down 2-4 to Marumo Gallants despite a spirited showing in front of goal. Owam Majavu was the standout performer for the young side, scoring twice — in the 13th and 64th minutes — to twice give Milford a foothold in the game. In the end, though, Gallants’ greater cutting edge told, and the four goals they put past Milford proved decisive on the day.
Majavu Leads The Fight
There was plenty to admire in Majavu’s afternoon. His early strike on 13 minutes gave Milford a dream start, and when he struck again just past the hour, on 64 minutes, he kept his side in touch at a point in the game where heads can easily drop. A brace at reserve level is a fine individual return, and the young forward can be proud of the way he carried Milford’s attacking threat almost single-handedly.
Gallants’ Firepower Tells
For all of Majavu’s heroics, Marumo Gallants’ reserves had too much firepower across the ninety minutes, finding the net four times to take the honours. The DStv Diski Challenge is designed to test the country’s emerging talent against the best, and this was a lesson in the fine margins that separate a result from a defeat at this level. Milford’s youngsters created and scored, but conceding four will be the chief frustration for the coaching staff as they review the game.
Final word
Development football is about more than the final score, and there was plenty for Milford to build on here — not least the composure and finishing of Majavu. The challenge for these young players is to match their attacking quality with greater resilience at the back, the kind of lesson that shapes careers at this stage. A 2-4 defeat stings, but the experience gained in a contest like this is exactly what the DStv Diski Challenge is there to provide.
