Orlando Pirates are on the brink of ending a 14-year wait for the Betway Premiership title. After TS Galaxy stunned Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, Pirates need just one more victory to be crowned champions with a game to spare.
Orlando Pirates are just one victory away from ending a 14-year drought in the Betway Premiership. The Buccaneers can secure the title this weekend after TS Galaxy delivered a massive blow to Mamelodi Sundowns, beating the defending champions 3-0 at Mbombela Stadium with goals from Victor Letsoalo, Sibusiso George and Thabo Mvelase.
Jose Riveiro’s side, already crowned champions of the MTN8, Nedbank Cup and Carling Knockout this season, sit on 65 points from 28 matches. They face Durban City at a sold-out Orlando Stadium on Saturday at 15:00 and are on track to clinch the league with a game to spare against Orbit College.
Historic Treble Chase
A league title would complete a remarkable domestic treble for Orlando Pirates — a feat last achieved by the club in the 2011/12 season. Under Riveiro, the team has been unbeaten in their last nine league matches, showing the consistency and maturity needed to finally dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns.
What a Win Would Mean
Victory against Durban City would not only end a long wait for the Premiership crown but also cement this Orlando Pirates team as one of the most successful in the club’s modern history. For the fans who have waited patiently since 2012, it would be a moment of pure celebration and redemption.
The atmosphere at Orlando Stadium is expected to be electric, with thousands of supporters already planning to turn out in full force to witness history in the making.
Looking Ahead
Even if Pirates fail to win on Saturday, they still have another opportunity against Orbit College to seal the title. However, with the momentum firmly behind them, most fans and analysts believe the championship is now within touching distance.
The eyes of the entire South African football community will be on Orlando Stadium this weekend as Pirates look to write a new chapter in their storied history.
