Orlando Pirates have cut Mamelodi Sundowns' lead at the Premier Soccer League summit to just one point after a 2-0 win over Marumo Gallants. The result keeps the title race alive for Sundowns, who remain top with 20 points from eight games.
Kabelo Kgotsitsile opened the scoring for Pirates in the 32nd minute, netting his first goal of the match. Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi then sealed the victory with a powerful header in the 74th minute, capitalising on a period of sustained pressure. Gallants' Moroccan coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, made four substitutions after the second goal went in but could not inspire a comeback.
Ouaddou acknowledged the challenge his team faced. "His side secured a well earned victory against a stubborn Marumo Gallants," he said after the match.
For Mamelodi Sundowns, the pressure is now tangible. They hold a slender one-point advantage but have played one more fixture than their closest rivals. The champions are in strong form, unbeaten in their last five league matches with a record of four wins and one draw.
Sundowns will aim to extend their current run and maintain their position at the top of the table.
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