An ought goal from Orlando Pirates FC talisman Patrick Maswanganyi was good enough to send their archrivals Kaizer Chiefs FC home with the bragging right loss in a league duel in Johannesburg yesterday.

Sunday | February 2, 2025

The Soweto derby was decided in the final minutes of added time through a penalty. Orlando Pirates Football Club downed their neighbours Kaizer Chiefs FC 1-0 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Patrick Maswanganyi lobbed Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma on the 96th minute from a spotkick after Njabulo Blom pulled Relebohile Mafokeng in the 18-yard area.

The last-minute goal gave their rivals Chiefs less time to fudge a restorative response.Thus, this Pirates win urged them closer to Mamelodi Sundowns FC at the apex of the Betway Premiership League table.

Pirates are 30 points on the trot post 12 games in the 2024/2025 league campaign. They trail Sundowns by a mere 3-point tally.

On the contrary, Chiefs are still on 21 points after 15 matches and position them 5th on the log.

Sunday, Feb. 2 Betway Premiership Fixtures:

TS Galaxy FC vs Cape Town City FC at Mbombela Stadium (Nelspruit) – 15h30

Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs Golden Arrows FC at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium (Atteridgeville) – 17h30

Saturday, Feb. 1 Betway Premiership Results:

AmaZulu FC 2-1 SuperSport United FC

Polokwane City FC 1-0 Chippa United FC

Stellenbosch FC 1-1 Sekhukhune United FC

Friday, Jan. 31 Betway Premiership Results:

Richards Bay FC 0-0 Magesi FC