Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch, edge closer to Sundowns
Orlando Pirates have blown the Betway Premiership title race wide open after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium.
The Buccaneers delivered when it mattered most, cutting the gap to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to just two points and reigniting hopes of a late title push.
Pirates entered the clash knowing that anything less than victory would likely hand Sundowns a decisive advantage in the race for the crown. Instead, they rose to the occasion with a clinical first-half performance.
Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring, setting the tone early, before Patrick Maswanganyi doubled the lead to give the visitors firm control heading into the break.
The result not only boosts Pirates’ title ambitions but also shifts the pressure squarely onto Sundowns, who now face a must-win encounter against Kaizer Chiefs.
That clash is set for Wednesday night at Loftus Versfeld, where Sundowns will need a response to maintain their position at the top of the table.
With just a narrow gap separating the two sides, the title race has been reignited—setting up a tense finish to the season.
This article was originally posted by THE SOUTH AFRICAN
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