DDPL Week Round Up: Victory SC Lead as Maziya and Buru Return to Winning Ways

Oct 17, 2026, 2:40 PM
DDPL: Victory Sports Club vs Biss Buru Sports Club: Gero celebrates a goal.

DDPL: Victory Sports Club vs Biss Buru Sports Club: Gero celebrates a goal.

Victory Sports Club strengthened their position at the top of the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League 2026/27 standings with a 3-0 victory over Biss Buru Sports Club, while defending champions Maziya Sports & Recreation and Buru Sports Club also celebrated important wins.

Victory secured their third win of the season to move to 10 points after four matches. They remain level on points with Club Eagles, who dropped points for the first time this campaign after being held to a 2-2 draw by Dhidhdhoo Football Team.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, Eagles fought back to rescue a point against Dhidhdhoo, maintaining their unbeaten record. Eagles have also collected 10 points from four matches and sit second, behind Victory on goal difference.

Defending champions Maziya returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory over TC Sports Club. The result ended a difficult spell for the Green Boys, who had gone two consecutive league matches without a win for the first time in seven years. Maziya moved to seven points and fifth place in the standings.

New Radiant Sports Club once again found a late equaliser, earning a thrilling 2-2 draw against Odi Sports Club. Odi took the lead twice, but New Radiant fought back on both occasions to secure a point. New Radiant remain third with eight points, while Odi are fourth with seven.

Buru Sports Club also recorded a significant breakthrough, claiming their first league win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Gdh. Gadhdhoo. The win ended a run of six consecutive defeats across competitions, following three losses in the Cup Winners Cup and three in the Dhivehi Premier League.

Buru moved to three points after four league matches, while Gadhdhoo remain bottom of the table without a point after five games.

With Victory and Eagles tied at the top, New Radiant close behind, and several clubs rebuilding momentum, the league continues to deliver a competitive opening to the 2026/27 season.

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