Why Orlando Pirates’ Chances of Winning Betway Premiership This Season Are Over
- Orlando Pirates have been told why their Betway Premiership season is over after dropping points in their last match
- The Soweto giants were held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay, which gives Mamelodi Sundowns the edge with a game in hand
- A sports journalist in an exclusive interview with Briefly News shared why the Sea Robbers' chances of winning the league are over
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Orlando Pirates' chances of winning the Betway Premiership this season get slimmer as they dropped vital points in their last league game against Richards Bay.
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The Sea Robbers were held to a 2-2 draw against the Natal Rich Boyz, and they failed to go above Mamelodi Sundowns on the league standings.
The Sea Robbers were tipped as favourites to win the Betway Premiership at some point this season, but recent inconsistent positive results and also losing against Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of their league fixture, put them in serious trouble in their quest to end the defending champions' dominance in the Premier Soccer League.
Why Pirates' Betway Premiership season is over
Sports journalist Themba Modise, in a chat with Briefly News, explained why Orlando Pirates' chances of winning the Betway Premiership are over this season.
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"I think Orlando Pirates' chances of winning the Betway Premiership this season are over," he said.
"You can't be one point behind Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race and them having a game in hand, especially after being champions for the past eight seasons; they have experience at this stage of the competition.
"Pirates fumbled their chances in the game against Richards Bay, now they've given Sundowns the leverage to come to the game against Polokwane City with an assured mind that they can still be on top of the league standings if they fumble.
"They will play that match against Polokwane City with ease, and also have a CAF Champions League fixture over the weekend."
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Sundowns' experience in PSL title race
Modise reflects on how Pirates handed the league to Mamelodi Sundowns on a platter despite showing early signs of ending the Brazilians' dominance in the competition this season.
"I feel experience at this stage of the Betway Premiership has kicked in, and Pirates are struggling to keep up with it. Mamelodi Sundowns are not new to this type of pressure and have loads of players in their squad who have witnessed this for several seasons," he added.
"As funny as it might sound, experience is always key in football, and it would be difficult for the Brazilians to slip up knowing fully well they now have the chance to make it nine consecutive league titles.
"In the remaining seven games for Sundowns, four would be at home, while three would be away games, with the only tough away fixture being against Richards Bay.
"The odds are obviously against Abdeslam Ouaddou and his boys, and I would solely blame it on the experience, as they are unable to keep up with Sundowns."
Orlando Pirates' next match would be against AmaZulu FC, a team also gunning for a third-place finish with Kaizer Chiefs.
Ouaddou calls out Pirates 'boo boys'
Briefly News also reported that Ouaddou addressed Orlando Pirates fans who were booing the team against TS Galaxy in the league.
The former Marumo Gallants manager stressed that his players are fully committed every time they step onto the pitch.
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