Orlando Pirates missed a chance to move closer to the championship after being held to a goalless draw by Durban City at the packed Orlando Amstel Arena.
The result left the Buccaneers trailing Mamelodi Sundowns by two points heading into the final round of matches.
ORLANDO PIRATES LEGEND BENEDICT VILAKAZI STANDS FIRM
The draw brought emotional scenes after full-time, with some supporters fearing the title race had slipped away.
Vilakazi, however, remains convinced Pirates can still finish the job. “I’m disappointed in the sense that Pirates didn’t win the game,” he said on iDiski TV, as quoted by Cliffird Thudinyane. “I’m still standing that Pirates will win the league. I said it when the season starts.
“Even when Pirates were facing difficulties, [Mamelodi] Sundowns coming back to sitting on top until against TS Galaxy where they lost to give us an opportunity.
“That is why I love the man above [God]. He shows you that I can give you this, but you need to do the right things. Just look at the opportunities Pirates are getting to win the league.”
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FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BUCCANEERS
Pirates now head into their final league game knowing there is little room left for error.
Vilakazi admitted the pressure is now at its highest. “Now, this is our last chance to win the league. We miss this chance, I don’t know what to say.
“But, I still believe [Pirates will win the league],” the former Orlando Pirates captain added.
The Buccaneers are set to face ORBIT College next, while supporters wait to see if one final twist remains in the title race.
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