Orlando Pirates can claim a first league title in 14 years if they take care of business and a few other permutations fall in place.
Three fixtures for Orlando Pirates to secure the title
After a 1-1 draw between Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns on Wednesday, Pirates have the initiative again in a topsy-turvy title race. They trail the Brazilians by three points. However, they have a game in hand and a superior goal difference. Here’s what they still need to negotiate:
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
How will things pan out?
After a 1-1 draw between Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns, Pirates know that convincing wins in their three remaining fixtures will likely secure the title. They trail Sundowns by three points, with a game in hand, but have a favourable goal difference of +41; Sundowns’ sits at +34. Sundowns kick off first on Saturday against Siwelele, so Pirates could trail them by six points when their match with Magesi kicks off that evening. It’s going to the wire in 2025-26. If the Sea Robbers win their three matches, that will likely be adequate to secure the title. That is, unless Sundowns win their remaining fixtures against Siwelele and TS Galaxy by massive scorelines to close the goal difference gap.
