Why Kaizer Chiefs Are Smiling After Orlando Pirates' 2-1 Loss to Sundowns

Why Kaizer Chiefs are smiling after Orlando Pirates' 2-1 loss to Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs remain eight points behind rivals Orlando Pirates after the Buccaneers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday night. The Sea Robbers were aiming to stretch their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to nine points. Even a draw would have kept Pirates firmly in control, but defeat at the FNB Stadium has reopened the title race. Chiefs, who at one stage appeared to be drifting out of contention, will now sense a…

Junior Makes Strong Bucs-Mbokazi Claim

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates are now paying the price of losing defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi midway through the season. The youngster who was a mainstay in the Pirates back-line left the Buccaneers for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer in January following an impressive stint with the Pirates’ first team. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has relied on the centre-back pairing of Lebone Seema and Nkosinathi …

Sundowns send strong message to Pirates that league race is far from over

Mamelodi Sundowns produced yet another impressive performance when it mattered the most, as they beat Orlando Pirates 2-1 at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. The result means that Sundowns have reduced the gap at the top of the Betway Premiership standings to three points, with a game in hand. The Brazilians also ended Pirates’ 11-match winning streak at home. For Pirates, they will feel gutted about the outcome. It now means they have to win…