Kaizer Chiefs' Motaung Brothers Raise Their Heads Heavenward And Give Thanks

Orlando Pirates kept their Nedbank Cup three-peat dream alive after defeating SuperSport United 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for SuperSport, who showed great determination and resilience but ultimately fell short. They stunned Pirates with a late second-half equaliser, forcing the match into extra-time and, eventually, a penalty shootout.

Scoring two goals in regulation time against the highly rated Premiership outfit Pirates was an achievement, but SuperSport eventually succumbed in the dreaded penalty shootout. That stands out as one of the five key takeaways from Mzansi's weekend football action.

Goodman Mosele scored the winning penalty to keep Pirates in contention to defend their Nedbank Cup title as the reigning champions. He joined the fray late in the second half, which ended in a 2-2 stalemate, forcing the match into extra-time. Mosele then secured the victory with the decisive penalty in the 5-4 shootout. Pirates fans will remember that just two weeks ago, he also came off the bench around the hour mark and netted a late winner against Cape Town City in Orlando.

Referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa blew the final whistle in Saturday's Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch clash at a time when the under-fire Kaizer Chiefs were at their most desperate. The match ended controversially, with Chiefs winning 3-1.