The battle for top spot in Stream B of the Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League was blown open, after the top two sides failed to secure three points, while Mainstay United maintained seven points clear at the top in Stream A.

The battle for top spot in Stream B of the Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League was blown open, after the top two sides failed to secure three points, while Mainstay United maintained seven points clear at the top in Stream A.

Leaders Young Stars went head-to-head with second place Kuruman Kicks in week 11, however they could not be separated after playing out a 1-1 draw.

Colville United, who sit in third spot, took advantage of the top two’s slip up with a 1-0 win over Olifantshoek Young Stars to move within three points of Young Stars.

Moving to the bottom, Juventus’ boosted their hopes of survival after defeating William Prescod 2-1 to claim their second win of the season. They remain six points adrift of safety.

These results bode well for the week 12 fixtures as Colville will play hosts to Kuruman Kicks, while Young Stars host relegation-threatened.

Moving to Stream A, Mainstay United continued to dominate as they defeated Hungry Lions 2-1 to maintain seven-point lead over Rasta Fa Eagles, who thumped Kakama Juventus 4-0 in their week 11 tie.

Mainstay have been unstoppable in Stream A, as they are yet to suffer a defeat with three games remaining till the play-offs.

The relegation picture is just as clear as the top spot, as NE Celtic’s 3-1 loss to Olympics sees them remain bottom of the table, nine points adrift of safety.