DDC: Pirates drop points again as Sekhukhune grab big victory

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Orlando Pirates' drought of victories in the DStv Premiership extended to two games after they, once again, failed to secure a victory this weekend.

Despite playing at home, Orlando Pirates were only able to secure a draw against Marumo Gallants. They came to this match having suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat last week at the hands of TS Galaxy.

Ezimnyama Ngenkani are still in sixth position in the league standings having collected a total of nine points from the six matches they have played this season.

Marumo Gallants, meanwhile, have drawn four of their six games, securing one victory and suffered one defeat in the other two games.

Gallants are in the ninth position with seven points in the bag from six games.

Pirates will face a challenging match against Lamontville Golden Arrows next Saturday. Meanwhile, Marumo Gallants will take on Chippa United.

DDC: Pirates drop points again as Sekhukhune grab big victory
Sekhukhune United in a match against Chippa United – Picture by Sekhukhune United

In other results, Richards Bay FC defeated Cape Town City [3-1], and Sekhukhune United thrashed Chippa United [5-1]. Marumo Gallants and TS Galaxy played to a 2-2 draw. 

Richards Bay FC's victory moved them up to eighth place in the league.

Babina Noko have secured their second consecutive victory, having defeated SuperSport United 4-2 last week. They now sit in fifth place with nine points after six matches.

DDC FIXTURES ON SUNDAY

  • Polokwane City vs Golden Arrows
  • SuperSport United vs Royal AM
  • AmaZulu FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns (15:00 – Televised on SS PSL)
  • Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch FC (15:00 – Televised on SS PSL)
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