Stellenbosch FC forward Iqraam Rayners on Saturday became just the second player in PSL history to score five goals in a single match.
Iqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC is awarded the man of the match award after scoring five goals during the DStv Premiership clash between Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City at Danie Craven Stadium on 27 April 2024. Image: Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePixIqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC is awarded the man of the match award after scoring five goals during the DStv Premiership clash between Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City at Danie Craven Stadium on 27 April 2024.
Second-placed Stellenbosch FC, 10 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns having played three matches more, lead Orlando Pirates by three points with each club having five fixtures to play. Stellenbosch FC are seeking a first ever appearance in Africa while Orlando Pirates were crowned CAF champions in 1995 and finished runners-up 18 years later.The 28-year-old, who returned to the Western Cape club last season after an unsuccessful spell with SuperSport United, scored the only goal of the first half on 17 minutes.Having received the man-of-the-match award, Rayners deflected attention away from his achievement, stressing that “a great team effort led to my personal success”.
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