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Over to Sundowns as Orlando Pirates do the job at Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates moved within two points of Mamelodi Sundowns after Tshegofatso Mabasa scored in a 2-0 win, keeping the title race tight.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Orlando Pirates defeated Stellenbosch FC 2-0 at Athlone Stadium, narrowing their deficit behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to two points in the Betway Premiership title race.
- Seeking to close a five-point deficit, Pirates needed maximum points to remain title contenders for the 2025/26 trophy, while Mamelodi Sundowns face a critical midweek fixture against Kaizer Chiefs that carries weight beyond three points.
- Tshegofatso Makgopa powered a first-half header into the net, while goalkeeper Chaine secured his record 18th clean sheet of the season, ensuring the Buccaneers maintained control throughout against the 10th-placed hosts.
- This victory moves Orlando Pirates to 62 points, putting significant pressure on the Brazilians ahead of their upcoming match as coach Abdeslam Ouaddou seeks his first league title during a tense May campaign.
- Both teams have four matches remaining in the Betway Premiership season; Stellenbosch sits 10th while Pirates must continue winning to capitalize on any slip-ups by the league leaders in the coming weeks.
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Over to Sundowns as Orlando Pirates do the job at Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates showed their title hunger with a controlled and purposeful 2-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday evening, ensuring the pressure remains firmly on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
·South Africa
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Confirmed starting 11s: Stellenbosch FC vs Orlando Pirates
A victory for Orlando Pirates would take them to 62 points, narrowing the gap to just two behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Stellenbosch FC, meanwhile, sit 10th on the Betway Premiership table after collecting eight wins, eight draws and 10 defeats from 26 matches. BETWAY PREMIERSHIP: STELLENBOSCH FC VS ORLANDO PIRATES The Buccaneers come into this clash on mixed form, having drawn 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs, thrashed AmaZulu 3-0, and shared …
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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