Orlando Pirates make it three straight wins as Mamelodi Sundowns return to form

Orlando Pirates continued their strong run in the DStv Diski Challenge with a 2-1 victory over Polokwane City on Sunday morning.

The result was a third consecutive win for the defending champions, with Aphelele Nzimande and Thandolwethu Hlophe scoring for the Soweto club.

Pirates finish the weekend fourth in the table, while Polokwane City, also known as Rise and Shine, are 11th.

Mamelodi Sundowns also returned to winning ways by beating Sekhukhune United 2-1.

Kamohelo Mareletse put Sundowns ahead in the 21st minute before Simphiwe Mlondo doubled their advantage from the penalty spot 10 minutes before half-time.

The Brazilians again selected Bennet Mokoena, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Wandile Dube, having used the trio in the previous week’s match.

Sundowns are second in the standings, five points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the weekend.

Golden Arrows climb back to third

Golden Arrows moved back into third place after a convincing 4-1 win against Marumo Gallants on Sunday morning.

The KwaZulu-Natal side’s victory lifted them above their rivals in the table, while Marumo Gallants remain bottom of the standings.