Orlando Pirates have marched their way back above Kaizer Chiefs on the Betway Premiership table with an impressive victory against Golden Arrows.
A brace from substitute Yanela Mbuthuma secured all three points for
There were also impressive cameos for Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi.
Orlando Pirates surge up the Betway Premiership table
A 3-1 win away to Golden Arrows has elevated Pirates to second place on the Betway Premiership table. They’ve also got two games in hand on leaders Sundowns and can usurp them if they win their next clash against Chippa on 22 November. It’s been an indifferent season so far by Rele Mofokeng’s standards, until now. The exciting number 10/winger finally registered his first goal contribution of the campaign last night with an assist off the bench. Mofokeng’s overall record for Pirates is stellar, directly contributing to 42 goals in 102 games for the Sea Robbers. Patrick Maswanganyi also grabbed an assist from the bench.
What’s in store for Orlando Pirates between now and the end of the year?
Between the match below against Richards Bay on 2 December and their next outing, Pirates will have a whopping 53 days to wait until their next assignment, a trip to Sekhukhune on 24 January 2026.
- Sat, 8 Nov: Richards Bay vs Pirates: 15:00 (Telkom Knockout Semi)
- Sat, 22 Nov: Pirates vs Chippa, 15:30
- Sat, 29 Nov: Durban City vs Pirates, 15:30
- Tue, 2 Dec: Pirates vs Richards Bay, 19:30
Where is Sesane?
There’s still no sign of gifted defensive stalwart Thabiso Sesane. The 25-year-old went under the knife after a tendon injury in February, and the club is still easing him back to full training, but a return isn’t far off. Nigerian star Olisa Ndah is also still out. In the duo’s absence, however, new signing Lebone Seema has formed a fruitful partnership with the gifted youngster Mbekezeli Mbokazi at the heart of Pirates’ back four. Even club captain Nkosinathi Sibisi can’t get into the side regularly, illustrating their depth in the position.