Hunt Questions Quality Of Players

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt was left fuming and questioned the quality of his defence after conceding two goals from standard situations. Stellenbosch suffered their first home defeat under Hunt since arriving in December. The Cape Winelands lost 2-0 to Orlando Pirates, conceding the two goals from a free-kick and a cross by Patrick Maswanganyi. The loss saw Stellies losing a step in their fight for the top eight finish which is something Hunt was targeting after saving the club from relegation. The Winelands side is currently sitting in 10th place with 32 points. After the match, Hunt was

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Sebelebele Reacts To Pirates’ Hard Fought Stellies Win

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Orlando Pirates defender Kamogelo Sebelebele has spoken about their aim to win all three remaining ‘finals’ after they edged out Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday night. Many expected Stellies to put up a huge fight but they were no match for the dominant Buccaneers who needed two first half goals coupled with possession and resilience to seal the tie at Athlone Stadium. Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi struck in the 42nd and 45th minutes as Pirates ran out 2-0 winners to move within two points of log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who are in action at home against Kaizer Chiefs tonight. Pirates’

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Pirates Sent Records Tumbling

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Orlando Pirates broke two club records in their win over Stellenbosch FC, while Sipho Chaine also edged his name into the club’s record books. The Buccaneers beat Stellenbosch 2-0 away from home on Tuesday evening, moving to 62 points on the Betway Premiership log – just two behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with three games outstanding. It is a new record-points tally for the Sea Robbers, breaking their previous of 61 from 2002/03 and 2024/25. In fact, Pirates have won the league four times with less points than they have collected this campaign already, winning it in 2001/02 and 2002/03 with

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Chiefs Star Aims At Spoiling Sundowns Party

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele believes it’s interesting times for South African football with the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title race being close and that his side might as well spoil the party. Cele’s sentiments come ahead of the sold-out league affair between his side and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld this evening. Chiefs had their unbeaten run halted by Siwelele FC in their last outing and currently sit in third position on the table with 47 points in 26 matches. This is the same position Amakhosi are trying to consolidate in order to play continental football next season.

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Ouaddou Compares Title Race To Premier League

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has applauded his team for pushing Mamelodi Sundowns to the last few days of the season, comparing the title race to the English Premier League. Pirates surpassed their 61-point record last night, beating Stellenbosch FC to get to 62 points with three games remaining. But despite breaking their record of the most points in a PSL campaign, the Sea Robbers remain in second place, two points behind Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates have a better goal difference than Sundowns but they need to win all their remaining games and hope Masandawana will drop points in their

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Kekana Predicts Tough Game Against Chiefs

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana has predicted a tough clash against Kaizer Chiefs but insisted his side will be ready. Sundowns will welcome Chiefs in a sold-out affair at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening. Amakhosi are coming to this game with hope of getting three points and cement their CAF inter-club spot. While Sundowns aim to keep the first-place and keep their title defense intact. Amakhosi has already done damage to Pirates’ title aspirations after playing a 1-1 draw before suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Siwelele FC in Bloemfontein last week. Meanwhile Sundowns managed back-to-back

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Ouaddou Makes Title Vow After Pirates Beat Stellies

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dedicated their all-important win over Stellenbosch FC to his players vowing that they will give the title race a fight to the end. The Buccaneers beat Stellies 2-0 to move within two points of Mamelodi Sundowns at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi struck in the first half to send the Buccaneers on their way to three points with three matches left before the 2025/26 campaign comes to an end. Speaking to SuperSport TV, Ouaddou heaped praise on his players for executing their plan to perfection though he admitted

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Pirates Narrow Gap On Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates moved within two points of Mamelodi Sundowns after seeing off Stellenbosch FC 2-0 at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. The game’s first real chance fell to Oswin Appollis after being teed up by Relebohile Mofokeng in the 10th minute but his low left shot sailed inches wide. Mofokeng then linked up with Patrick Maswanganyi two minutes later inside the box but he miscued his shot at goal. Stellies were lucky not to be a goal behind in the 26th minute after pressure on the hosts saw Godswill Enninaya forcing a save from his own keeper Sage Stephens, to

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Stellies & Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates have named their respective starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at Athlone Stadium. It’s been two weeks since Stellenbosch held Sundowns to a 1-1 draw, raising Pirates’ title hopes, and the Cape Winelands side will aim to cause another major disruption in Pirates’ quest for the league crown when the two sides face off. At the very same time, Stellies aim for a top-eight finish as they are three points behind eighth-placed Lamontville Golden Arrows. The last home game for Stellies was a 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United and they will draw inspiration

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