Although Mamelodi Sundowns may still be hurting from their semi-final Caf Champions League they will be receiving a multimillion-rand payday to help ease their pain, while Orlando Pirates will also receive a pretty chunk on their return to the competition.
Orlando Pirates suffered a potential hammer blow to their bid to win the Absa Premiership as they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Cape Town City which handed the initiative to their title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Watch as Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic and Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs talk to the media about their respective sides’ seasons, with Pirates fighting for the league and Chiefs looking for a top 8 finish and Nedbank Cup glory.
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has revealed that his team is not focusing on Mamelodi Sundowns in their Absa Premiership title race as they look to take it ‘one game at a time’.
A second half striker from Vincent Pule was enough to hand Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win over Maritzburg United on Wednesday evening as the Soweto giants took a big step towards the Absa Premiership title.
Orlando Pirates defender Innocnent Maela has revealed that there is an excitement surrounding the Pirates squad as the near the end of the season with the Absa Premiership title in sight.
Orlando Pirates went six points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns after a 2-1 win over Free State Stars, while Kaizer Chiefs dropped more points away from home against Black Leopards, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has admitted that his side have the belief to go all the way in the Absa Premiership title race.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has stressed that all that counts at this stage of the season is picking up points, irrespective of his side’s performances.
A stoppage time Keegan Ritchie own goal handed Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win over Bidvest Wits to take the Buccaneers back top of the Absa Premiership.