While Mamelodi Sundowns were in action in CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates made their homework in the Betway Premiership, beating Marumo Gallants 3-0 to move six points clear at the top.
The Buccaneers are now 14 games in the league unbeaten, moving to 38 points from 16 outings – with Sundowns in second place with 32 points from 15 points.
Pirates got off to the perfect start when Yanela Mbuthuma was on the end of a cross by Relebohile Mofokeng to push the ball over the line after four minutes.
The Buccaneers remained in control of the game and opened a two-goal lead after 28 minutes when they recouped the ball close to the Gallants box before a shot by Patrick Maswanganyi was deflected into the goal.
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Pirates had a great chance to make it 3-0, but a shot from Evidence Makgopa from inside the box flew over the bar.
Relebohile Mofokeng eventually scored Pirates third after dancing past half of the Gallants defense to finish with a cheeky toe poke, making it three goals in his last three league games.
The Buccaneers have now won 13 games in a row at the Orlando Amstel Arena, cementing their place at the top of the Betway Premiership.
