Mofokeng The Hero As Orlando Pirates Pip Mamelodi Sundowns To Keep Title Race Alive

The skies were pregnant, heavy with rain, in most parts of Johannesburg over the weekend, and when they delivered in spitting starts on Sunday afternoon, a star Relebohile Mofokeng was reborn!

Mofokeng scored a brace as Orlando Pirates kept the Betway Premiership race alive after beating log leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium. The win means that Pirates are now 15 points behind the Brazilians and could trim the gap to just three points if they win their four games in hand when they are eventually rescheduled.

This was a fierce battle that required both sides to be at their best, as the Yellow Nation and The Ghost came out in numbers to support the two best teams in the country. In the end, it was the black and white side of Soweto that reigned supreme, hoisting their flag after a well-fought skirmish.

Many in the football fraternity had dismissed this game as a non-contest for Sundowns, given their lead and form coming into the match. But the Sea Robbers players and coach, Jos Riveiro, remained adamant that they were still in the championship race and would not give up without a fight.

And boy, did they put their money where their mouth was. The fight didnt end with them winning the game 2-1 thanks to Mofokengs early brace. It started much earlier during the pre-match build-up when Pirates MC, Melody Miya, drew the battle lines by commanding the Yellow Nation to move from the far stand to make space for The Ghost.