Soccer
Wins for Amazulu and Orbit College in Betway Premiership─── ILSE SMALBERGER 11:22 Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Orlando Pirates edged closer to Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership table thanks to Camren Dansin as the two sides drew 1-1 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday (1/11).
Sundowns stay at the top of the table with 22 points from eleven games. Pirates moved level with Kaizer Chiefs on points but edge their rivals on goal difference to claim third place with 19 points.
Sundowns struck within the first 20 minutes, courtesy of Peter Shalulile, who handed the home side an early lead with his fifth goal of the season in all competitions. Pirates drew level in the 36th minute through Dansin.
Both teams are back in the Betway Premiership action on Wednesday, as Sundowns will return to Loftus to face TS Galaxy, while Pirates will travel to the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban to face Lamotville Golden Arrows.
‘Saleng opened the scoring’
Orbit College recorded back-to-back wins for the first time after they ran out 3-1 victors over Magesi at Olympia Park in Rustenburg on Saturday. Monnapule Saleng opened the scoring from the penalty spot on the stroke of halftime before Thuso Moleleki and Mbulelo Wagaba extended the Mswenko Boyz’s lead in the second half.
Magesi’s only goal was scored by Edmore Chirambadare, after Katlego Mkhabela was given his marching orders on 64 minutes.
Elsewhere, Richards Bay took advantage of adverse weather conditions as they battled back from behind to clinch a 1-1 draw with Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Rise And Shine led 1-0 at the break courtesy of Mokibelo Ramabu’s 31st-minute opener, but lightning caused a lengthy delay, and the Natal Rich Boyz came out with renewed purpose in the second half.
‘Chippa United’s woes continued’
Gabadinho Mhango eventually equalised from the penalty spot in the 86th minute to take Ronnie Gabriel’s side three points clear of the bottom two in 12th place, with Polokwane leapfrogging Durban City into fifth position.
Chippa United’s woes continued when they were handed a 3-0 beating by AmaZulu FC at the Buffalo City Stadium.
The Chili Boys suffered a third successive loss, and extended their winless run to six matches across all competitions after Usuthu were inspired to victory by a brace of goals from Hendrick Ekstein and a goal from Athini Maqokolo.
The teams will return to Betway Premiership action on Tuesday night with AmaZulu hosting Polokwane City, and Chippa United welcoming Magesi FC.
