Orlando Pirates Overtake Mamelodi Sundowns on League Table After Beating Durban City
- Orlando Pirates have overtaken Mamelodi Sundowns on the Betway Premiership table following their win over Durban City
- The Soweto giants continued their impressive form in the Betway Premiership as they secured all three points against Gavin Hunt's side
- The Sea Robbers supporters shared their thoughts as the Bucs push to win the league title this season
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Orlando Pirates move above Mamelodi Sundowns on the Betway Premiership table after defeating Durban City 2-0 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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South African striker Evidence Makgopa scored the opener before Patrick Maswanganyi added the second goal to give the Sea Robbers the deserved three points.
Abdeslam Ouaddou, who recently sent a warning to other competitors in the league, opted for four changes with Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Maswanganyi, and Evidence Makgopa coming in for Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto, Sipho Mbule, and Yanela Mbuthuma.
Pirates defeated Durban City in Betway Premiership
Pirates were nearly punished early on as Mfanafuthi Mkhize rose unchallenged for a header, but his effort drifted just wide of the goal.
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Even with the fast-paced, end-to-end action, both sides struggled to create any genuine chances during the opening 20 minutes.
The breakthrough finally came in the 22nd minute when Makgopa opened the scoring, calmly finishing off a low delivery from Relebohile Mofokeng.
City tried to fight their way back with several forward moves, but the Pirates’ defence stayed solid, shutting down every threat in the box. The Buccaneers went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
The Buccaneers came out with renewed energy after the break, pushing hard to increase their advantage. Darren Keet pulled off an excellent stop, blocking Tshepang Moremi’s strike from just outside the penalty area.
The home side battled to penetrate the attacking zone as the Sea Robbers tightened their grip in midfield following Makhehlene Makhaula’s arrival on the pitch.
The match was paused in the 68th minute after Mbokazi’s clearance struck Joslin Kamatuka, who later had to be transported off the pitch by ambulance.
Eight minutes later, Maswanganyi extended Ezimnyama Ngenkani’s advantage, all but sealing the win away from home. Late in the match, Siphamandla Ncanana surrendered possession to Yanela Mbuthuma and brought him down, earning a second yellow card, and consequently a red, for the offence.
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Pirates took advantage of City’s lack of resistance, collecting all available points to go top of the table ahead of Betway Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Here is what fans have been saying about Orlando Pirates' win over Durban City on social media.
Ezinye Ezimnyama🖤☠ said:
"10 games played 9 wins 1 draw in a row, this is an impressive run, we are actually taking the league before the last game."
Eric_Mathekgane wrote:
"Well done my boys, keep working hard to achieve the most prestigious trophy at the end of the season 👏🏽👏🏽."
mouga_l shared:
"Priceless happiness. Just a matter of sound minded choices. Bopha Buccaneer ☠️."
Tebogo commented:
"They laughed at us, but they are going to wish Lupopo never cut our journey short in the Champions league. We have tons of fire power no fatigue from travelling less injuries that come with CAF. Honestly speaking We are cruising nicely."
Velani reacted:
"I still don’t understand how we lost against Lupopo ☹️ We have such a great squad, good football, good depth.. We capable of winning all these competitions we in."
Mr Love added:
"Thank you boys you did what we have already expected from you. Thank you, coach, with you branch you did everything correctly today as I expected too. We are working well now. I love you boys for the fans!!!"
Riveiro predicts Carling Knocout Cup winner
Briefly News also reported that Jose Riveiro has predicted the team that would win the Carling Knockout Cup this season.
The competition's final would be between Riveiro's former team, Orlando Pirates, and Marumo Gallants.
Source: Briefly News
