In a surprising turn of events during the Betway Premiership match, Orlando Pirates defender Ndumiso Ngiba inadvertently scored an own goal, extending his team’s lead to 2-0.
The incident occurred shortly after halftime, adding to the woes of the Pirates, who had already seen goalkeeper Sanele Nkomo score an own goal just before the break. With these two unfortunate scores, the Pirates established a significant advantage in the match.
This outcome positions Orlando Pirates at the top of the Premier Soccer League standings with 69 points, narrowly surpassing second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns. The Sundowns, who were leading prior to this match, have now seen their dominance challenged as they aimed for their ninth consecutive title.
This result marks a potential end to Sundowns’ eight-year reign in South African football, as they now trail behind the Pirates in the title race.