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Sundowns edge Sekhukhune to go level on points with Pirates – SABC News

Sundowns edge Sekhukhune to go level on points with Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns moved level on points with Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. The win keeps Masandawana in the title race, although the Buccaneers maintain the edge on goal difference with 12 matches remaining. Sundowns made two changes from their midweek win over AmaZulu, recalling Marcelo Allende …

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This Soweto Derby matters more due to title race: Pirates’ Shandu – SABC News

This Soweto Derby matters more due to title race Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has admitted there is an added layer of pressure ahead of this weekend’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, given its significance in the title race. The two rivals meet in a Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium, both eager to either close the gap on reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns or, in Pirates’ case, pull further …

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Mamelodi Sundowns go to top spot with late win over AmaZulu – SABC News

Mamelodi Sundowns go to top spot with late win over

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed top spot in the Betway Premiership with a 1-0 victory over AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday, settled by a late Marcelo Allende strike. The Chilean midfielder struck in the 84th minute to hand Masandawana maximum points and move them onto 38 points – level with Orlando Pirates but ahead on goals scored. Coming …

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Chiefs looking to boost goal tally as league title race intensifies – SABC News

Chiefs looking to boost goal tally as league title race

Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Zitha Kwinika has acknowledged the goal difference gap they need to address when they return to their Betway Premiership campaign on Wednesday. Chiefs will host Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday at FNB Stadium, in what will be their first league game this month. They are currently fourth on the log with 30 points from 15 matches; besides the …

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