Wins For Pirates And Sundowns In Midweek Action

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns both got their Betway Premiership campaigns off to a winning start in the first block of midweek fixtures in South Africas 2024-25 top flight.

Sundowns, whose domestic season got off to a shaky start with elimination in the MTN8 at the hands of Stellenbosch FC, showed that they remain favourites to claim the league title after a 2-0 home win over Tshwane rivals SuperSport United at Loftus Versfeld in Tuesdays lone match.

The Brazilians triumphed on the back of goals midway through the second half from new signing Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Riberio.

In Wednesdays headline game, Pirates the team many consider the best placed to dethrone Sundowns claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium.

Former Buccaneers star Andile Jali put the Chilli Boys ahead midway through the first half, but Tshegofatso Magasa brought the hosts level with a penalty in injury time before the interval.