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How Mamelodi Sundowns Can Overtake Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Standings

Published 18 Jan 2026 at 11:49 PM

by Raphael Abiola

1 min read

Mamelodi Sundowns are finding it difficult in their quest to defend their Betway Premiership title for the ninth successive season running as Orlando Pirates are currently sitting top of league.

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The Brazilians trail the Sea Robbers by two points on the league standings, with the Soweto giants still having one outstanding match.

Sports journalist Themba Modise has shared how Sundowns can overtake Orlando Pirates on the league standings as the second half of the season resumes this week.

"Mamelodi Sundowns need to win all their matches from now on, and the main one against Orlando Pirates in the second leg, they need to secure all three points if they want to retain the title," he said.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:

Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.

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