Orlando Pirates' title hopes take a hit after a humiliating defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, widening the gap between the two teams in the Betway Premiership.
Orlando Pirates suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of the Betway Premiership title after suffering a humiliating loss to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. The defeat marked the Soweto giants' third league loss of the season and their second on the road. Masandawana capitalized on the opportunity, securing a crucial three points that extended their lead over Orlando Pirates to a commanding nine points. While Orlando Pirates do possess a game in hand, the gap remains substantial.
The Buccaneers will aim to recover from this setback when they face Golden Arrows in their next league fixture on Wednesday, February 19th at 19:30. However, before that encounter, they have a Nedbank Round of 16 clash against Baroka FC on Saturday, February 15th at 15:00. The match against Sundowns highlights the fierce competition within the Betway Premiership, with each team vying for supremacy.
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