PIRATES GET BACK ON TRACK WITH HARD-FOUGHT WIN OVER CHIPPA

By Phumlani Saul

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership title race with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Buccaneers, smarting from their disappointing loss to Marumo Gallants FC, rang the changes with goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi replacing the suspended Sipho Chane, while Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Siyabonga Ndlozi earned their first starts under coach Jose Riveiro.

Riveiro, back on the bench after serving a suspension, saw his team make a promising start, with countless shots rained down on the Chippa United goal.

However, the Chilli Boys provided a big scare when a counter-attack released Giovanni Philander, who threatened to upset the Pirates’ applecart.

Orlando Pirates celebrates scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership match between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last night on March 05,2025 photo By Gallo images

Despite the scare, Pirates maintained their pressure and eventually broke the deadlock to claim all three points and get their title challenge back on track.

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