Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 victory against Lamontville Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Substitute Yanela Mbuthuma scored twice shortly after entering the field, converting a tied contest into a decisive win for the Soweto club. Defender Nkosikhona Ndaba opened the scoring before halftime, while Arrows striker Thokozani Khumalo leveled early in the second half.
This result elevates Pirates to twenty-two points from ten matches, tying them with Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs atop the Betway Premiership table. Goal difference currently places Pirates third among the equal-point contenders. Arrows remain eighth with sixteen points following their twelfth fixture. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his squad's resilience after overcoming the equalizer through tactical substitutions.
Pirates now sit just one point behind league leaders Sundowns while holding a game in hand. Their consistent form under Ouaddou has reignited championship aspirations among supporters. The team next faces Richards Bay, seeking to capitalize on their advantageous position within the tight title race.
This result elevates Pirates to twenty-two points from ten matches, tying them with Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs atop the Betway Premiership table. Goal difference currently places Pirates third among the equal-point contenders. Arrows remain eighth with sixteen points following their twelfth fixture. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his squad's resilience after overcoming the equalizer through tactical substitutions.
Pirates now sit just one point behind league leaders Sundowns while holding a game in hand. Their consistent form under Ouaddou has reignited championship aspirations among supporters. The team next faces Richards Bay, seeking to capitalize on their advantageous position within the tight title race.
