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Orlando Pirates defeat AmaZulu 3-0 to reclaim top position in South African Premiership
via The Namibian2 min read
Orlando Pirates have moved back to the top of the South African Premiership after a 3-0 victory over AmaZulu in Soweto. The Buccaneers now have 58 points with five matches remaining, two points ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have two games in hand and are pursuing a ninth consecutive title. While Pirates secured their win, Sundowns qualified for the CAF Champions League final by defeating Esperance of Tunisia. Pirates, aiming for their first Premiership title since 2012, and Sundowns have been the leading contenders throughout the 30-round season. Relebohile Mofokeng, a potential 2026 World Cup squad member, scored Pirates' third goal from outside the area, bringing his league tally to 10 goals for the season. His transformation into a regular scorer followed Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's decision to move him from winger to central midfielder. Yanela Mbuthuma opened the scoring for Pirates in the 14th minute, and Oswin Appollis doubled the lead with a long-range shot in first-half added time. Kaizer Chiefs solidified their third-place position and CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot with a 0-0 draw against Polokwane City, reaching 46 points. Their closest rivals for a top-three finish, AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United, both lost, with Sekhukhune falling 3-1 to Stellenbosch. Junior Dion of Golden Arrows scored in his team's 2-1 victory over Orbit College, who are second-last in the league.
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