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Mamelodi Sundowns saw their Betway Premiership title ambitions take a ...

The draw leaves Sundowns on 65 points, with Orlando Pirates three points behind and a game in hand in the Betway Premiership title race.

  • On Wednesday night at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Kaizer Chiefs held Mamelodi Sundowns to a 1-1 draw, significantly tightening the Betway Premiership title race as the season nears its conclusion.
  • Flavio Silva gave the visitors an early lead after 25 minutes, but striker Bryan Leon equalised in the 55th minute to ensure both teams finished level.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso criticised the officiating, citing injuries to Keanu Cupido and Mduduzi Shabalala; midfielder Jayden Adams received a controversial second yellow card.
  • Orlando Pirates fans celebrated the draw, as their team now sits three points behind the leaders with a game in hand and superior goal difference.
  • Sundowns will look to bounce back against Siwelele FC this Saturday, while their focus simultaneously shifts toward the upcoming CAF Champions League final against AS FAR.
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News24 broke the news in South Africa on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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