Durban City kept their unbeaten record at the Chatsworth Stadium alive after a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday.

The Citizens have turned the stadium into a fortress, winning five out of five games at the ground.

They moved up to seventh on the Betway Premiership log with 18 points from 12 games, ending a two-match losing streak.

Full time in Chatsworth. 3 points in the bag Citizens🌊 pic.twitter.com/8Mzuw6ntdY

— Durban City FC (@DurbanCity_FC) November 5, 2025

Marumo Gallants dropped to 12th on the table with their second loss in a row.

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa have collected 13 points from their 12 league games this season.

Citizens, Your Man of the Match. Hashim Domingo#DurbanCityFC pic.twitter.com/l58ZquzuDJ

— Durban City FC (@DurbanCity_FC) November 5, 2025

The hosts nearly found themselves behind in the second minute as Daniel Msendami’s cross was intercepted by Mfanafuthi Mkhize, whose effort to clear collided with his own crossbar.

Durban City goalkeeper Darren Keet was called into action in the seventh minute, denying Siyabonga Nhlapo’s glancing header at the near post from a corner.

In the 12th minute, Trevor Mokwena missed an opportunity to put City in front as he attempted to round Agnikoi Eroine in the box and dragged his shot wide of the post.

Teboho Motloung missed an opportunity for Gallants in the 22nd minute.

City captain Siphamandla Ncanana flicked the ball backwards into the box as he attempted to clear it. Motloung hit it off the bounce, but dragged his effort wide.

In the 43rd minute, Mokwena was sent on his bike, running into the box. His shot travelled wide of the near-side post as he tried to catch Washington Arubi out.

Mokwena was involved again a minute later, laying the ball off for Haashim Domingo on the edge of the area, but Domingo was denied by Arubi.

Saziso Magawana delivered a dangerous ball into the box from a free kick in the 48th minute, finding Ncanana who was denied by Arubi as he could not get enough on the ball.

After a lack of chances in the second period, Durban City gained a spark in the 76th minute.

Domingo’s free kick rebounded off of the bodies at the edge of the box and found Mokwena, but his effort lacked power and was stopped by Arubi.

Domingo found the back of the net in the 79th minute, capitalising on a beautiful cross from substitute Samkelo Maseko.

He needed only one touch before perfectly placing his finish past Arubi.

With the man of the match himself 🙌🏻

Take a bow, Domingo! 💫#DurbanCityFC pic.twitter.com/NgExdlThqP

— Durban City FC (@DurbanCity_FC) November 5, 2025

The hosts should have doubled their lead in stoppage time, but Maseko could not direct his header towards the target.

After the international break, the Citizens will look to level the score with regional rivals Richards Bay on 23 November at the Richards Bay Stadium after losing 3-1 in extra time in the Carling Knockout.

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa will face Lamontville Golden arrows for the second time in succession as the two sides meet in the Carling Knockout semifinals this weekend.

Durban City (0) 1 (Domingo 79’)

Marumo Gallants 0

Durban City: D. Keet, S. Ncanana, M. Mkhize, F. Gcaba, T. Mashego, K. Jurgens, A. Jodwana, S. Magawana (S. Maseko 73’), T. Mokwena (B. Poggenpoel 85’), H. Domingo (L. Sifumba 90+2’), L. Koapeng (J. Kamatuka 46’)

Marumo Gallants: W. Arubi, M. Sikhosana, T. Motloung (K. Otladisa 58’), K. Mhlongo, L. Mabotja (M. Chabatsane 58’), A. Eroine, S. Nhlapo, M. Mphambaniso (K. Sithole 58’), D. Msendami (B. Mabuza 83’), K. Adetu (N. Ndlondlo 71’), I. Bance

Orlando Pirates extended their unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership to eight matches following a convincing 3-1 win against Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday night.

With the score tied at 1-1 with 74 minutes on the clock, second-half substitute Yanela Mbuthuma made the difference with a brace to give Pirates the victory in Umlazi.

Pirates saw the majority of the ball during the first 10 minutes of the match as they stroked the ball around in an attempt to assert their authority.

Striker Evidence Makgopa created Pirates' first attempt at goal in the 15th minute after his header went wide from a corner situation.

Sihle Nduli attempted to break the deadlock for Pirates through a shot from range a minute after Makgopa’s effort, however, his shot was saved by Zakahle Ngcobo in goal.

The Soweto giants took the lead in the 23rd minute after Nkosikhona Ndaba capped off brilliant play by Tshepang Moremi in the build-up as the 23-year-old opened his account for the club.

Nkosikhona Ndaba gets his first goal for the Bucs 😤☠️

📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/bKh9ykdlua

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 5, 2025

While Arrows battled to make the most of their chances, the game ended 1-0 in favour of Pirates at the break.

It was much of the same for Pirates after the restart with the likes of Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi and Makgopa creating chances for their side.

Pirates continued to enjoy the majority of the ball possession count midway through the second 45 and remained on the attack while Abafana Bes’thende struggled to progress up the pitch.

Despite playing under the cosh, Thokozani Khumalo levelled matters in the 72nd minute after Angelo van Rooi did well to find the Arrows star en-route to goal.

Not holding back, Pirates re-took the lead just two minutes later via Yanela Mbuthuma, who latched onto two quick fire passes by Thalente Mbatha and Patrick Maswanganyi before slotting the ball home with a right-footed effort from the middle of the box.

In full control of the tie, Mbuthuma then doubled his tally and increased Pirates’ goal advantage in the 87th minute, this time with a left-footed strike inside the area.

The game ended in Pirates' favour as their impressive run in the league continued.

☠️ FT | @goldenarrowsfc1 1 - 3 @orlandopirates

🥅 (OG) Jiyane 23', Mbuthuma 74', 87'

⚫⚪🔴⭐#MatchDay#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/eKorMwFbnw

— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) November 5, 2025

Golden Arrows: (1) 1 (Khumalo 72')

Orlando Pirates: (0) 3 (Ndaba 23', Mbuthuma 74’, 87’)

Golden Arrows: Ngcobo, ⁠Madonsela (Shezi 75’), Jiyane, Karelse (T.Khumalo 46’), S.Cele, Mantshiyane, Maxwele, Dlamini, Ndlovu (Sithole 59’), Cisse (P.Khumalo 59’), Dion (van Rooi 46’)

Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba, Lebitso, Nduli (Mbatha 47’), Nemtajela, Moremi (Mofokeng 81’), Appollis (Mbokazi 81’), Makgopa (Mbuthuma 64’), Mbule (Maswanganyi 65’)

Mamelodi Sundowns went three points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership table after they beat TS Galaxy 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night.

Arthur Sales stepped off the bench to score the winner on 61 minutes as Miguel Cardoso's side extended their unbeaten run in the league to three games and opened up a three-point gap to Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

Bafana ba Style targeted a return to winning ways after they played out to a 1-1 draw with the Buccaneers on Saturday, while the Rockets looked to build on their 2-0 success against Stellenbosch on Sunday which halted a two-match losing streak.

The hosts enjoyed the lion's share of the possession in the first half and they attempted twice as many shots as the opposition, although Ira Tape wasn't tested nearly enough for their liking.

Masandawana threatened as early as the fifth minute when an effort from Peter Shalulile went narrowly past the post before Tashreeq Matthews also saw his shot drift wide of the mark on 12 minutes.

Nuno Santos managed to draw a save out of Tape on 24 minutes, but a deflection took all the sting out of his strike from range, with Khuliso Mudau then clearing the crossbar in the 32nd minute after lining up a shot from the edge of the area.

Ronwen Williams was called into action twice in quick succession three minutes later to prevent Adnan Beganovic's side from taking a surprise lead as the two teams went into the break still at level pegging.

Sundowns continued to dominate proceedings after the restart and they finally made the breakthrough 16 minutes into the second half as two substitutes combined, with Iqraam Rayners cutting the ball back for Sales, who produced a clinical finish from inside the box.

Impact off the Sundowns bench 😮‍💨🎯

You can't miss an Arthur Sales celebration 🕺

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— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 5, 2025

Teboho Mokoena nearly doubled their lead nine minutes later, but Tape pulled off an outstanding save to turn his curling effort behind for a corner.

Galaxy offered very little in attack throughout the second half and the Tshwane giants saw out the remainder of the game without much fuss to claim their seventh victory of the season.

Sundowns (0) 1 (Sales 61')

TS Galaxy 0

Mamelodi Sundowns: R. Williams, K. Mudau, G. Kekana, K. Cupido, A. Modiba, M. Allende, T. Mokoena, T. Ntsabeleng (A. Sales 46'), N. Santos (S. Mkhulise 79'), T. Matthews (T. Maseko 87'), P. Shalulile (I. Rayners 55').

TS Galaxy: I. Tape, P. Fisher, I. Salatiel, V. Zulu, S. Letsoenyo, S. Maduna, J. Dlamini (N. Nkosi 89'), P. Dithejane (Q. Sibande 72'), M. Keita (N. Mgaga 80'), S. Mahlambi (M. Ouamri 80'), J. Zindoga (O. Moletshe 89').

Siwelele FC proved too strong for hosts Stellenbosch FC in a Betway Premiership match played at the Athlone Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Goals from Tebogo Potsane and Siviwe Magidigidi saw the team from Bloemfontein claim a 2-0 win – their second victory in succession, driving them up to 10th place on the log with 14 points from 12 matches.

It was also their first ever away win.

FULL TIME!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Siwelele FC claim a solid 2-0 win on the road against Stellenbosch FC! 🤍💚🖤✊
Hela Yalo Siwe!!! 💚🔥#SiweleleFC #BetwayPremiership #KaLeratoLeo pic.twitter.com/HJ2sjIZLAi

— Siwelele Football Club (@Siwelele_FC) November 5, 2025

As for Stellies, this is a third successive loss across all competitions and left them in the relegation playoff berth (15th), with nine points from their dozen league outings.

Siwelele got off to a flying start, claiming the lead in just the third minute of the match.

Siviwe Magidigidi did great work down the left flank to hurdle a challenge before stabbing in an early low cross, which was easily turned home by Tebogo Potsane.

Stellenbosch were stunned by the early goal, but gradually asserted themselves through the course of the first half, dominating possession and forcing the visitors to defend deep.

However, Siwelele nearly doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark, with Grant Margerman unleashing a powerful drive from long range which required a sharp save from Stellies’ Sage Stephens to keep out of the net.

A couple of minutes later a defensive error from the hosts gave Vincent Pule a sight of goal from the edge of the penalty area, but he dragged his low shot just wide of the mark.

The first half closed with Siwelele one goal to the good, and the team from Bloemfontein needed less than four minutes of the second to make it 2-0.

Potsane played a superb through ball to find Magidigidi, who cleverly rounded Stephens before shooting into an empty net to put clear daylight between the teams.

Stellenbosch had the chance to get back in the game on 65 minutes, with Muzomuhle Khanyi handed a clear sight of goal, but he sent a low drive wide of the mark – summing up the home side’s disappointing evening.

In fact, Siwelele could have made it 3-0 in the 77th minute when Margeman picked out Chibuike Ohizu in the penalty area, but the substitute striker was bravely denied by Stephens.

Stellies, to their credit, kept fighting for a way back into the game and were achingly close to a goal in the 84th minute, as a corner kick was deflected in the goal mouth and struck the woodwork before ultimately being cleared to safety by the Siwelele defence.

The teams are scheduled to return to Premiership action after the international break, with Siwelele away to AmaZulu and Stellenbosch visiting Orbit College – both on 22 November.

Stellenbosch FC 0

Siwelele FC (1) 2 (Potsane 3’, Magidigidi 49’)

Stellenbosch: Stephens, Godswill, Molisane, Stanic, Manafov (Mokobodi 66’), Khiba (Phili 54’), Mthiyane (Cupido 66’), Barns (De Jong 54’), Titus (Nku 82’), Jabaar, Khanyi

Siwelele: Goss, Mfolozi, Makhele, Sanoka, Rapoo (Lakay 76’), Mokhuoane, Margeman, Lungu (Saile 70’), Magidigidi (Luthuli 76’), Potsane (Ohizu 70’), Pule (Baliti 59’)

Golden Arrows rising star midfielder, Siyanda Ndlovu and Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou are the Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners for September & October, marking the duo’s first-ever Betway Premiership accolades.

The winners were selected by an independent judging panel consisting of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters.

Ouaddou clinched the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month award after guiding Orlando Pirates to a perfect run during September and October. The Buccaneers secured three wins from three matches under the former Moroccan international – subsequently guiding them to an improved position on the table.

🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🏆

Abdeslam Ouaddou is the #BetwayPrem Coach of the Month for September/October.

He led @orlandopirates to three wins from three matches. 👏 pic.twitter.com/muQIatZkQY

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 5, 2025

Ouaddou’s tactics have been exception both in attack as well as in defense, with all three victories secured without a single concession.

Golden Arrows sensation, Siyanda Ndlovu continued his impressive start to the season by securing both the Betway Premiership Player of the Month and Goal of the Month honours.

Ndlovu has been key in Abafana Bes’thende’s recent rise in form, finding the back of the net three times and contributing with three assists in the five matches played over the two months for the KwaZulu-Natal side.

🏆 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🏆

Siyanda Ndlovu’s brilliant finish for @goldenarrowsfc1 has been named the #BetwayPrem September/October Goal of the Month 👏 pic.twitter.com/M9vrmE7Hgn

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 5, 2025

The 23-year-old’s impressive dribble and clinical finish against Stellensbosch FC in their clash on 22 October in Cape Town was voted the Goal of the Month, edging out equally strong contenders by Marumo Gallants’ Jaisen Clifford’s strike against Kaizer Chiefs as well as Thabang Mathuludi’s last minute winner for Polokwane City against Chippa United.

As the proud title sponsor of the Premiership, Betway remains committed to bringing supporters closer to the action through innovative fan-centric initiatives.

The exciting S’bonise & Win campaign continues to bring excitement across all televised Betway Premiership matches, giving fans attending home team matches in club colours the chance to instantly win up to R20 000. To date, 55 of lucky supporters have claimed the cash prize.

Building on this momentum, Betway has also introduced the Dial Up games, a new initiative where each of the 16 teams will host a game at their home fixture. Fans with active Betway accounts stand a chance of winning up to R50 000.

Player of the Month – Siyanda Ndlovu

Coach of the Month – Abdeslam Ouaddou

Goal of the Month – Siyanda Ndlovu

Winners for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership Monthly Awards so far:

PLAYER OF THE MONTH 

AUGUST 2025: Puso Dithejane (TS Galaxy)

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025: Siyanda Ndlovu (Golden Arrows)

COACH OF THE MONTH

AUGUST 2025: Eric Tinkler (Sekhukhune United)

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025: Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates)

GOAL OF THE MONTH

AUGUST 2025: Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025: Siyanda Ndlovu (Golden Arrows)

Sep-Oct judging panel: Simphiwe Dludlu (SuperSport, Convenor), Mazola Molefe (SABC), Sinethemba Sithole (iDiski Times), Smiso Msomi (Independent News), Sihle Ndebele (Sowetan).

Just when last did Kaizer Chiefs light up the scoreboard with four goals? You’d have to rewind to October 2021. But under the lights of the iconic FNB Stadium, the Glamour Boys reminded South Africa why they remain giants of the local game.

In their first-ever league clash against Orbit College, Chiefs were merciless, clinical, and utterly dominant. A 4-1 demolition job not only secured three points but sent a message to the rest of the league: the Amakhosi are back in business.

This was more than just a win - it was a statement. Chiefs scored four goals in a league game for the first time this season, marking their biggest victory so far. The last time they hit four in the PSL? A 4-0 triumph over Chippa United on 21 October 2021.

Orbit College, new to the top-flight, were given a harsh welcome. Chiefs, who had struggled to find the net consistently, suddenly looked fluid and fearless. It was only the second time this season they’ve scored more than once in a match - the other being a 2-0 win in their season opener.

Momentum is building. Chiefs have now won back-to-back league games for the first time since their early-season streak. They’ve also broken a frustrating home drought, winning at FNB Stadium for the third time this season after five failed attempts.

Unbeaten in their last five PSL outings, the team is finally showing signs of cohesion and confidence. The players look happy, the football is flowing, and the fans are starting to believe again.

But just as the fire begins to burn bright, the international break looms—threatening to halt their rhythm. For Chiefs, the timing couldn’t be worse.

 

Mfundo Vilakazi 💫

A strike worth watching again, and again 🎯#SSDiski | #BetwayPrem pic.twitter.com/2Rollkbsgr

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 4, 2025

 

Vusumuzi Vilakazi picked up his first point as Chippa United head coach with a 0-0 draw against Magesi at Buffalo City Stadium on Tuesday.

Vilakazi had replaced Luc Eymael at the helm on 22 October and lost his opening match in charge of the Chilli Boys following a 3-0 defeat to AmaZulu last weekend.

The stalemate in East London did little for their prospects as they remain rock-bottom of the standings after 12 games.

Chippa were looking to snap a five-game winless run and three successive defeats which kept them rooted to the foot of the table, while Magesi hoped to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone after a 3-1 loss to Orbit College left them only three points better off in 14th place.

The visitors posed a greater threat in the first half as Lehlogonolo Mokone steered a header wide of the target from Kgomotso Mosadi's free-kick on 24 minutes before the latter tested Stanley Nwabali with a snapshot from inside the box three minutes later.

Chippa's best chance saw Ruzaigh Gamildien fire wide in the closing stages of the half after being picked out by Sirgio Kammies inside the area, while back up the other end Wonderboy Makhubu got on the end of John Mokone's cross but sent his header off target.

Nwabali was called into action early in the second half to save Makhubu's header from Edmore Chirambadare's cross before the woodwork came to Dikwena Tsa Meetse's rescue when Azola Matrose saw his shot come back off the post.

Both teams huffed and puffed as the second half wore on, but neither could make the breakthrough and they had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Chippa United 0

Magesi 0

Chippa United: S. Nwabali, H. Majadibodu, S. Seabi, I. Fasika (G. Mosele 79'), S. Kammies, R. Gamildien (B Eva Nga 62'), A. Konqobe (A. Tshobeni 46'), M. Modise (X. Sithole 62'), T. Molaoa, A. Matrose, J. Figuareido (B. Hlophe 46').

Magesi: E. Chipezeze, T. Mashigo, D. Mofokeng, L. Mokone, J. Mokone, T. Sibanyoni, S. Darpoh (S. Majola 90+2'), K. Mosadi, M. Vandala (A. Seseane 78'), E. Chirambadare (K. Mahlasela 67'), W. Makhubu (N. Zungu 67').

Polokwane City bounced back to winning ways in the Betway Premiership when they edged out AmaZulu FC 1-0 in a match played at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday night.

The victory elevated Rise and Shine to the fifth spot in the league standings after recording their fifth win of the season.

The Limpopo side's next match is against champions Mamelodi Sundowns in Rustenburg on 23 November.

Usuthu, on the other hand, slipped down to the sixth spot in the standings after registering their third defeat of the campaign.

The KwaZulu-Natal giants will be determined to return to winning ways when they host Siwelele FC on 22 November.

Having won their last two matches, Usuthu were unsurprisingly oozing with confidence and got off to a bright start as they searched for an early goal, but it was Rise and Shine who broke the deadlock in the 15th minute.

Goalkeeper Darren Johnson could not hold on to a corner-kick which was played into his area and Bulelani Nikani was there to hit the back of the net from close range.

Polokwane then held on to their slender lead and they were 1-0 up at the interval.

Rise and Shine did not sit back and defend their lead after the restart. Johnson was a busy man as he was called into the action in the 52nd minute and 78th minute, denying Lebohang Nkaki and Sibusiso Tshabalala, respectively.

Coach Arthur Zwane introduced Wandile Dube and Andiswa Sithole with 11 minutes left as AmaZulu looked to snatch a late equalising goal.

However, Polokwane stood firm at the back in the dying minutes of the match and they claimed a 1-0 win on the night.

AmaZulu 0

Polokwane (1) 1 (Nikani 15')

AmaZulu: Johnson, Radebe, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Allan (Zungu 10'), Hlangabeza (Sithole 79'), Mbanjwa, Ngcobo (Dube 79'), Mashigo (Thabede 61'), Maqokolo, Ekstein

Polokwane: Bwire, Matuludi, Nkaki, Nikani, Nkwe, Kambala (Kelepu 57'), Maphangule, Ramabu, Mashinini (Dlamini 46'), Tshabalala (Mashiane 87'), Moremi

In what was a tense battle at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay could not be separated in their latest Betway Premiership assignment with the game ending in a 1-1 draw in Polokwane on Tuesday.

Following a first half that was largely dominated by Sekhukhune, goals on either side by Ronaldo Maarman and Gabadinho Mhango in the second half saw the game end in a stalemate.

Babina Noko started the game on the front foot and had their first sight at goal in the 13th minute after Keletso Makgalwa saw his left-footed strike saved by Richards Bay goalkeeper Ian Otieno.

Sekhukhune dominated on the ball during the first 15 minutes but were often let down at the final hurdle, as Richards Bay held on.

The Natal Rich Boyz did little to trouble the Sekhukhune defensive unit throughout the first 45, with Gabadinho Mhango looking to make things happen for his side.

However, with neither side able to break the deadlock, the game ended 0-0 at the break.

It was much of the same for Sekhukhune United after the restart, while Richards Bay continued to play under the cosh leading up to the 60th minute mark.

Babina Noko’s pressure eventually paid off with around 20 minutes left to play after substitute Ronaldo Maarman added his name to the scoresheet following a swift attacking move into the Natal Rich Boyz area.

Richards Bay then drew level in the 77th minute after Mhango made the most of a rare attack late on in the half as he guided the ball home from close range following a set-up by Lwandile Mabuya.

Both sides were unable to convert their goal-scoring opportunities as the game ended in a draw at the popular stadium.

Sekhukhune United: (0) 1 (Maarman 69’)

Richards Bay: (0) 1 (Mhango 77’)

Sekhukhune United: Nsabata, Nldovu, Letlapa, Mkhize, Thokolo, Mncube (Mahlangu 83’), Timm, Mogaila (Mashiloane 84’), Rammala (Mokoane 67’), Grobler, Makgalwa (Maarman 24’)

Richards Bay: Otieno, Mabuya, Mntungwa, Mcineka, Zuke, Mutizwa (Nombengula 70’), Zulu, Mhango (Mahala 78’), Zikhali (Mtshali 78’), Thikazi

Kaizer Chiefs pulled level with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 4-1 win over Orbit College, courtesy of Mduduzi Shabalala, at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.

Shabalala bagged two goals and an assist, taking his scoring tally in the league to three goals for the season.

AmaKhosi remained unbeaten in the club's last six Betway Premiership fixtures and the last five fixtures in all competitions.

They sit level with Sundowns on 22 points and occupy second place on the standings due to goal difference.

The Amakhosi faithful have a message for the rest of the #BetwayPrem 🤣🤣

📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/o81lEckYsJ

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 4, 2025

The Mswenko boys could not extend their winning streak in the league to three games and dropped from 11th to 12th on the table with 13 points.

Chiefs drew first blood in the fourth minute as Thabiso Monyane cut the ball back from the byline, bypassing Etiosa Ighodaro and finding Mduduzi Shabalala for his second league goal this season.

The Chiefs fans didn't have to wait long for the opener ✌️🟡

📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc#SSDiski | @McDonalds_SA pic.twitter.com/snZUgwAUEx

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 4, 2025

Etiosa Ighodaro had a headed opportunity in the 11th minute, but could not find the target.

In the 35th minute, Chiefs were denied a penalty as Mfundo Vilakazi went down just inside the box.

The hosts had the last opportunity of the half in stoppage time. Shabalala’s free kick looking for Aden McCarthy at the back post traveled just over the defender’s head.

Ighodaro got behind the Orbit defence in the 48th minute and had just the goalkeeper to beat but poked his effort over the bar.

Shabalala cut the ball back for Monyane in the box, but his effort was deflected wide in the 50th minute.

In the 61st minute, Sibongiseni Mthethwa’s shot deflected off of Yanga Madiba into the path of Ighodaro.

The striker’s attempt was saved but the rebound bounced for Shabalala, who poked home his second of the game.

Substitute Ayanda Lukhele pulled one back for the visitors in the 70th minute, capitalising on a perfectly placed cross and rising above McCarthy to head home his second goal of the season.

Shabalala found Vilakazi with space on the right of the box in the 73rd minute. The 19-year-old took one touch before curling the ball into the top left corner for his first league goal of the season.

Mfundo Vilakazi 💫

A strike worth watching again, and again 🎯#SSDiski | #BetwayPrem pic.twitter.com/2Rollkbsgr

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 4, 2025

In the 79th minute, Petersen was forced to make a triple save, denying the Mswenko boys another goal.

Substitute Flávio Silva bagged his fourth goal of the season in five appearances for AmaKhosi in the 89th minute, putting the result beyond any doubt.

Chiefs will face Magesi Seshego Stadium in Polokwane while Orbit will play against Stellenbosch at Olympia Park in Rustenburg on 22 November when the Betway Premiership resumes after the international break.

Kaizer Chiefs (1) 4 (Shabalala 4’, Shabalala 61’, Vilakazi 73, Silva 89’)

Orbit College (0) 1 (Lukhele 70’)

Kaizer Chiefs: B. Petersen, B. Cross, A. McCarthy, Z. Kwinika, T. Monyane (D. Solomons 76’), S. Mthethwa (L. Maboe 82’), T. Cele, M. Shabalala, M. Vliakazi (P. Mmodi 76’) , A. Velebayi (G. Sirino 76’), E. Ighodaro (F. Silva 73’)

Orbit College: S. Nkomo, N. Ngiba (T. Pitso 72’), Y. Madiba, O. Mokgosi, R. Mphahlele, A. Batsi, M. Thibedi, L. Modimoeng (L. Lesako 58’), T. Moleleki (A. Lukhele 58’), M. Saleng, A. Wagaba

 

Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to ramp up the pressure on the Betway Premiership's top three in midweek, after Mamelodi Sundowns, Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates all dropped points last weekend.

Amakhosi could climb up to second place if they beat newly-promoted Orbit College at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.

The Glamour Boys arrested a four-match winless run after they edged Durban City 1-0 on Friday to momentarily go above Pirates, who reclaimed third position with a 1-1 draw against the Brazilians the following day.

The Mswenko Boyz recorded back-to-back wins for the first time as they downed Magesi 3-1 on Saturday, to pull four points clear of the danger zone in 13th spot.

Sundowns will target a return to winning ways when they welcome TS Galaxy to the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

Bafana ba Style have only won two of their last five games following the stalemate with the Buccaneers, although they held onto top spot after Babina Noko slipped up once again.

#BetwayPrem Rewind:

We take a look back at all the weekend results from the competition ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/KUkWYoUl4Q

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 3, 2025

The Rockets halted a run of two successive defeats with a 2-0 victory over Stellenbosch on Sunday, which lifted them above Golden Arrows (7th) and Polokwane City (8th) on goal difference.

Sekhukhune United will be desperate to get their title challenge back on track when they host Richards Bay at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday..

Eric Tinkler's side missed out on the opportunity to return to the league summit after they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Siwelele on Friday, which left them two points adrift of Masandawana.

The Natal Rich Boyz are looking to snap a three-game winless run after a 1-1 draw with Rise And Shine on Saturday left them three points above the relegation/playoff berth in 12th place.

Meanwhile, Pirates will attempt to stay in touch with the frontrunners when they take on Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday,

The Sea Robbers saw a six-match winning streak come to an end with the draw against Sundowns, although the point ensured they leapfrogged Chiefs back into third position on goal difference.

Abafana Bes'thende are looking to build on their biggest win of the season after they put four unanswered goals past Gallants on Sunday to move into the top eight.

A massive three points will be up for grabs when rock-bottom Chippa United lock horns with Magesi at Buffalo City Stadium on Tuesday.

Vusumuzi Vilakazi is still searching for his first win at the helm since replacing Luc Eymael on 22 October, having kicked off his tenure with a 3-0 loss to AmaZulu on Saturday

Dikwena tsa Meetse are only three points better off in 15th place after Orbit College inflicted their sixth defeat of the season and a third in five games.

Elsewhere around the country, AmaZulu (5th) and Polokwane City go head-to-head at the Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban City (9th) entertain Marumo Gallants (10th) at Chatsworth Stadium and Stellenbosch (14th) clash with Siwelele (13th) at Athlone Stadium.

A look at some of the standout goals from the weekend’s #BetwayPrem fixtures ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2oiJDJbuxE

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 3, 2025

BETWAY PREMIERSHIP MATCHDAY 12 FIXTURES:

Tuesday, November 4
- 19h30: AmaZulu v Polokwane City
- 19h30: Chippa United v Magesi
- 19h30: Kaizer Chiefs v Orbit College
- 19h30: Sekhukhune United v Richards Bay

Wednesday, November 5
- 19h30: Durban City v Marumo Gallants
- 19h30: Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates
- 19h30: Mamelodi Sundowns v TS Galaxy
- 19h30: Stellenbosch v Siwelele

To balance out a heavy fixture schedule during the 2025/26 campaign, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou could look to rotate his squad once more as the Buccaneers prepare to do battle against Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.

Kick-off is at 7:30pm (CAT, GMT+2).

CURRENT FORM

As it stands, Pirates are third on the Betway Premiership table on 19 points following their 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns this past Saturday.

The Soweto giants have played nine games so far, two less than log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, and trail the summit by three points.

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While Pirates recorded four wins and one draw in their last five games, Golden Arrows are in seventh spot, with three wins and two losses to their name in their previous handful of league fixtures.

Abafana Bes’thende will head into their next game on the back of a convincing 4-0 win over Marumo Gallants in a game that took place at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday.

WHAT WAS SAID

After being questioned by his much talked about rotation policy at the club, Ouaddou recently expressed that he puts full trust in his players to perform.

With Ouaddou expected to make changes to his team yet again, the Pirates mentor believes that the sheer workload calls for player rotations.

“I have faith in all my players. I think you have seen how I’ve been working since the beginning of this season,” Ouaddou said.

“I tried to rotate the players because we’re playing many competitions, so I have faith in all my players,” Ouaddou said.

"I gave a chance to some players [against Sundowns]; the idea is to all the time have some freshness – because you see we are playing every three days, with high intensity, very important games, and at the same time, as an educator, not a coach, I want to protect the physical integrity of my players because I need them all season.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Golden Arrows: Thokozani Khumalo – After scoring a brace in Arrows’ recent 4-0 win against Marumo Gallants, Khumalo will no doubt be eager to continue his positive goal scoring form against a formidable opponent like Pirates later this week.

Orlando Pirates: Lebone Seema – After bagging his first Man of the Match award for Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend, Seema’s confidence will be sky high heading into their next fixture.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Last five league results:

2022/23 Orlando Pirates 3-1 Golden Arrows

2023/24 Golden Arrows 1-2 Orlando Pirates

2023/24 Orlando Pirates 7-1 Golden Arrows

2024/25 Golden Arrows 1-2 Orlando Pirates

2024/25 Orlando Pirates 3-0 Golden Arrows

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso wants to see more of the same character from his team when they host TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 7.30pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)

CURRENT FORM

Cardoso hit back at claims that he's too defensive after the Brazilians played out to a 1-1 draw with title rivals Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Masandawana enjoyed the lion's share of the possession, but they only managed seven attempts at goal - one less than the Buccaneers, who equalised through Cemran Dansin after Peter Shalulile opened the scoring on 20 minutes.

Bafana ba Style have won just two of their last five league matches, but they remain two points clear of Sekhukhune United at the top of the table, having played one game more.

A new week, another challenge. 🙌

All eyes on Wednesday, Masandawana! 👆#Sundowns #BetwayPrem #AreyengMasandawana pic.twitter.com/hm8f708Zcw

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) November 3, 2025

The Rockets made a good recovery after losing their opening two fixtures of the season, embarking on a five-match unbeaten run to climb into the top eight.

However, back-to-back defeats against Magesi and Pirates halted their momentum before Adnan Beganovic's side returned to winning ways by beating Stellenbosch 2-0 on 2 November.

Galaxy are in a three-way tie with Golden Arrows (7th) and Polokwane City (8th) on 16 points in sixth position and trail Sundowns by six with a game in hand.

WHAT WAS SAID

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso: "Despite people say, 'you're a defensive coach', that's bull****. So what I mean, it's not true. We wanted to win the match and at halftime I was very hard on my players in terms of mindset, in terms of attitude because for this match we had an expression all week.

"Nobody kills an attitude, and at halftime I said is that the attitude nobody is able to kill, the one we had when we conceded a goal because I was a little bit of 'what is in your mind guys' after you suffer a goal.

"Do you want to be brave or do you want to feel fear because if you want to feel fear, you won't play at the level, you have to play. If you're brave you can go for the match, to win it and I think they were brave, they fought.

"What I saw from my players was character, so I go along with what you said, I think we saw character. Could we have done better? Yes. Do we believe we will do better? Yes, but probably two of the best teams [in South Africa] were on the pitch."

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Mamelodi Sundowns - Peter Shalulile has been biding his time patiently as he continues to play second fiddle to Iqraam Rayners at Chloorkop. But the Namibian hitman is still as reliable as ever after scoring his third goal of the season against the Sea Robbers, having become the all-time leading scorer in South Africa with his winner against Stellenbosch on 30 August.

TS Galaxy - Seluleko Mahlambi has really stepped up since being promoted to the first team at the start of the season. The 21-year-old winger opened his account with a brace against Siwelele and scored his sixth goal in seven games in the 2-0 win over the Maroons last time out. He is now just goal behind Junior Dion in the race for the Golden Boot.

Head-to-Head: (Last Five Betway Premiership Matches)

Matches - 5

Sundowns wins - 3

Galaxy wins - 1

Draws - 1

Kaizer Chiefs will look to claim a second successive victory in the Betway Premiership as they host Orbit College at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Kick-off is at 7:30pm CAT.

CURRENT FORM

Kaizer Chiefs claimed their first Betway Premiership win since 30 August on Friday, beating Durban City 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

AmaKhosi struck in the 88th minute through substitute Flávio Silva, who has bagged three goals in four league appearances since joining the Soweto giants.

Despite suffering a loss and three consecutive draws in between league wins, Chiefs sit fourth on the standings with 19 points from 10 games, and are level on points with their archrivals, Orlando Pirates.

Despite a slow start to the league campaign, Orbit College have claimed three wins, one draw and one loss in the club's last five league games.

The Mswenko boys have won two on the trot in the Betway Premiership after defeating Magesi 3-1 at Olympia Park on Saturday. They sit 11th on the standings with 13 points from 11 games.

They will be looking to extend their winning streak as they face Chiefs for the first time in the top flight.

WHAT WAS SAID

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admitted that his side were not at their best against Durban City last weekend.

“It's true that we were not at our best but it’s a league, it’s a marathon you need to win even when we’re not at our best,” said Kaze.

“Because I remember a few weeks ago there were some games [where] we had like 70 per cent possession, 20 shots on target [and] we didn’t win the game. It’s those games like today, you’re not at our best and you need to win to get the three points.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Kaizer Chiefs - Mfundo Vilakazi has started Chief’s last three games after returning from the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The young star is yet to score in the league this season and will be looking to open his account on Tuesday.

Orbit College - Monnapule Saleng has begun to find his form following his loan move from Orlando Pirates, scoring twice and assisting twice in nine league games. The 27-year-old will be looking to push his side to a statement win.

HEAD-TO-HEAD (league results)

This will be the first league meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and Orbit College.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou had no hesitation in fielding inexperienced Cemran Dansin in the key Betway Premiership fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend and reveled in the cracking goal the 20-year-old scored in the 1-1 draw.

It was only a second start for Dansin, who made his full debut for Pirates in last Tuesday’s Carling Knockout quarterfinal win over Magesi, and while he looked to struggle in a busy midfield battle, he more than made up for it with a volleyed goal from outside the area that levelled the scores and saw Pirates take home a precious point.

“Since I came to the country eight or nine months ago, I’ve discovered that there is such, such big talent in South Africa,” is how Ouaddou began his explanation.

“And when you notice, and when you have the eyes, to see some young talent in the country, they deserve to be encouraged, to be pushed to build themselves.

“I know sometimes some coaches are scared to give a chance to young players because they're scared if they lose, they can be sacked. But as an ex-football player, I got the chance to play at the age of 18 years old,” he continued.

On Dansin, Ouaddou added: “So I have seen a fantastic potential in that player, since the pre-season when we decided to bring him to Spain with us, and he showed us fantastic qualities during the friendly games.

“I worked for seven years in development in France and you have to be careful not to burn this kind of potential. So you have to bring them on step by step. It's why you have seen that I give him sometimes 15, 20, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, just to make him comfortable.

“And I thought that it was the right moment for him against one of the best teams in the continent and to throw him in the bath. We needed to put him and to give him experience. And I think it was a fantastic opportunity for him to show against Mamelodi Sundowns what he's able to do.”

Dansin was taken off after an hour.

“Of course, I'll agree with you that he still needs work. Of course, if he were perfect, we would say that he's a Messi, but he still needs to work, and we will improve him to be one of the best players in South Africa,” the Pirates coach added.

 

Kaizer Chiefs were the big winners in matchday 11 of the Betway Premiership, which saw Mamelodi Sundowns, Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates drop points.

The action started on Friday with Flavio Silva's late goal earning Chiefs a 1-0 victory over Durban City in eThekwini and, as a result, Amakhosi are placed fourth in the league standings - three points behind leaders, Sundowns.

In Tshwane, Sundowns let a lead slip away when they drew 1-1 with Pirates on Saturday as Cemran Dansin cancelled out Peter Shalulile's opener. Pirates are placed third in the standings, level on points with Chiefs, but Bucs have a game in hand.

Sekhukhune, on the other hand, remained third in the standings after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat to Siwelele FC, who secured all three points thanks to 20-year-old Siviwe Magidigidi's second-half goal in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Meanwhile, AmaZulu, who are placed fifth in the standings, also closed in on the top four teams after thrashing rock-bottom Chippa United 3-0 in East London, where Hendrick Ekstein (brace) and Athini Maqokolo hit the back of the net on Saturday.

In Rustenburg, Monnapule Saleng produced a Man of the Match performance to help Orbit College make history by winning back-to-back top-flight matches for the first time, when they claimed a 3-1 victory over Magesi FC.

Two matches were played on Sunday, with Stellenbosch FC's woes continuing after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to TS Galaxy, who found the back of the net through Selukelo Mahlambi and Sanele Barns (own-goal) in Mbombela.

The last game of the weekend saw Golden Arrows ease into the eight after hammering Marumo Gallants 4-0, in a match which saw Thokozani Khumalo coming off the bench to score twice and provide an assist in Durban.

Betway Premiership matchday 11 results

Siwelele FC 1-0 Sekhukhune United

Durban City 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates

Orbit College 3-1 Magesi FC

Polokwane City 1-1 Richards Bay

Chippa United 0-3 AmaZulu FC

TS Galaxy 2-0 Stellenbosch FC

Golden Arrows 4-0 Marumo Gallants

Golden Arrows claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over 10-man Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership match, which was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday evening.

The victory elevated Abafana Bes'thende into the top eight as they are now placed seventh in the standings. The KwaZulu-Natal side will be looking to make it two wins in a row when they play host to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday in another league game.

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, on the other hand, remained outside the top eight as they are occupying the 10th spot in the standings. Coach Alexandre Laffite's side will be in action in eThekwini once again on Wednesday when they lock horns with Durban City.

Having found the back of the net in each of his last three league matches, Sede Junior Dion was the man to watch out for in the Abafana Bes'thende side and the Ivorian centre forward managed to continue his impressive goalscoring form against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa

Jerome Karelse set up Dion, who made no mistake as the 31-year-old hitman hit the back of the net to hand Arrows the lead, as he haunted his former club, having had two spells with Gallants. The score was 1-0 to Arrows at the interval, thanks to league top scorer Dion's seventh goal of the season.

Coach Manqoba Mngqithi introduced Thokozani Khumalo 12 minutes into the second-half. Khumalo provided the assist when 19-year-old Isaac Cisse scored with 15 minutes left on the clock and it was the Ivorian teenager's second goal in as many league matches.

#BetwayPrem – RESULT:

Second-half goals from Isaac Cisse and Thokozani Khumalo seal the victory for @GoldenArrowsFC1 against @_Marumogallants. pic.twitter.com/BM2ZJ7ZaTT

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 2, 2025

Khumalo was proving to be an inspired substitute as the former Mkhambathi FC star grabbed a late brace. The attacker beat goalkeeper Washington Arubi in the 87th minute, before scoring again in stoppage time to seal Arrows' 4-0 victory over Gallants, with Sabelo Radebe providing the assist.

Gallants finished the game with 10 players after Simo Mbhele, who was playing against his former club, was shown a red card in the 89th minute after receiving his second yellow card of the game, having been introduced with nine minutes left.

Arrows (1) 4 (Dion 15', Cisse 75', Khumalo 87', 90'+3)

Gallants 0

Arrows: Ngcobo, ⁠Phillips (Madonsela 46'), Jiyane, Karelse (T. Khumalo 57'), S.Maluleke (Cele 69'), Mantshiyane, Maxwele, Dlamini, Ndlovu (Radebe 69'), Cisse, Dion (Van Rooi 69')

Gallants: Arubi, Sikhosana, Chabatsane, Otladisa (Msendami 58'), Ncube, Eroine, Nhlapo (Mbhele 81'), Ndlondlo (Mphambaniso 66'), Sithole (Motloung 57'), Mabuza, Bance (Adetu 66')

TS Galaxy ended their two-match losing streak in the Betway Premiership by recording a morale boosting 2-0 win against Stellenbosch at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

In what was a frustrating outing for the Western Cape outfit, an early effort by Seluleko Mahlambi coupled with an own goal by Sanele Barns in the second-half saw Stellenbosch leave Mbombela empty-handed.

The Rockets are back to winning ways in the #BetwayPrem 🚀⚽#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/6jp0V7fEdz

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 2, 2025

The Rockets pushed for an opener during the embryonic stages of the first half and came close to breaking the deadlock through Puso Dithejane, who let off a left-footed attempt inside the area.

Dithejane did well to breach the Stellies backline moments after his initial attempt and managed to assist Mahlambi with the cross into the danger zone before the attacker headed the ball home to give Galaxy the lead in the seventh minute.

Devin Titus and Lehlogonolo Mojela attempted to make things happen on a couple of occasions throughout the first 45 but their efforts proved to be futile as Galaxy held on to preserve their lead at the break.

Stellenbosch took the direct route in trying to get on the scoresheet after the restart, after which Barns had a go at the Galaxy goalkeeper from outside the area following a corner. With Barns’ effort going wide, the Cape Winelands side battled to make the most of their chances thereafter.

It was more of the same for Stellenbosch as the hour-mark approached and created a couple of scoring chances through the likes of Khomotjo Lekoloane and Mojela. As they held most of the ball midway through the second-half.

Adnan Beganovic ball is on fire in Mbombela 😮‍💨🚀

Puso Dithejane and Seluleko Mahlambi combine for a beauty 🤌

📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/ulBuDPzr3f

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 2, 2025

Despite their dominance on the ball, Galaxy had their lead increased in the 62nd minute after Barns turned the ball into his own net as Stellies’ misery began to pile up.

Stellenbosch piled on the pressure during the closing quarter of the match but were often let down at the final hurdle. Holding on, the Rockets kicked into game management mode with Stellies’ bossing the possession count.

Nonetheless, Galaxy did enough to see the game out with maximum points in the bag along with a clean sheet to their name.

TS Galaxy: (1) 2 (Mahlambi 7’, Barns OG 62’)

Stellenbosch FC: (0) 0

TS Galaxy: Ira, Fisher, Mahlangu (Silva 67’), Ndamane, Letsoenyo, Dlamini (Mbunjana 81’), Maduna, Mvelase (Mgaga 87’), Dithejane (Keita 80’), Zindoga, Mahlambi (Ouamri 88’)

Stellenbosch FC: Stephens, Moloisane, Nkwali, Manafov, Mokobodi (Jabaar 86’), Khiba, Mthiyane (Lekoloane 46’), Barns, Titus (Nku 46’), De Jong (Langelihle 67’), Mojela (Cupido 67’)

Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping to clear a backlog of injuries ahead of Wednesday’s Betway Premiership clash at home to TS Galaxy, which coach Miguel Cardoso said had retarded their chances against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

Cardoso said his options for the top-of-the-table clash against Pirates at Loftus Versfeld, which ended in a 1-1 draw, had been restricted by a litany of injuries, especially among his attackers.

Iqraam Rayners was returning from injury and so was only used as a substitute for the last 12 minutes on Saturday.

“Unfortunately, he just trained two days, so he could not play for more than 20 minutes at a sustainable level for the demands of the game,” explained Cardoso.

“Lebo Mothiba, unfortunately, got injured this week. Themba Zwane is injured. (Thapelo) Morena could not play because he's injured.

“(Miguel) Reisinho was suspended, with the red card (against Marumo Gallants). Kutlwano (Letlhaku) has also an injury on the foot.

“So we didn't have a lot of power in terms of attack. So there's a moment (against Pirates) that we felt, okay, now we can go more, but then there weren’t any players to put into the attack,” added Cardoso.

For the midweek clash with Galaxy, Sundowns will have Teboho Mokoena back from suspension. An accumulation of yellow cards meant he missed the Pirates clash with a one-game ban.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou felt his side should have come away with all three points from Saturday’s Betway Premiership ‘classico’ against champions Mamelodi Sundowns, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Pirates fought back after conceding a 20th minute goal to Peter Shalulile to end Sundowns’ 18-match winning streak at home in the league.

Camren Dansin’s spectacular 35th minute equaliser left Pirates still three points behind Sundowns in the league standings but with two games in hand.

“We started slowly, Sundowns put us in trouble in terms of building, they managed to find the free player in the middle,” said Ouaddou in his synopsis of the game.

”We had a problem with (Marcelo) Allende, Nuno Santos, (Bathusi) Aubaas in the middle, because they were trying to overload, which we had prepared for, but I thought that we were not aggressive enough to prevent them from the building.

“But we made some changes in order to be more dangerous in the transitions. And it worked because we created the most chances and I was so happy about the second half, the way that we played and how we respected the game plan.

“To be honest, I think it's a game that we should have won regarding the number of chances that we have created. And today, I think, to be honest, it should be a victory for Orlando Pirates,” Ouaddou said.

“But let's go home with this point. Let's not be too tough on our boys. They did well. And let's go to fight for the next games that we had in hand and let's go to take the lead of this league,” he added.