Overview

• Evidence Makgopa converted an 18th-minute penalty after Mlungisi Mbunjana fouled Masindi Nemtajela.
• Substitute Tshegofatso Mabasa secured the win with a late header at Orlando Stadium.
• The defeat snapped Galaxy’s five-match unbeaten league run and left them seventh in the standings.
• Pirates created the clearer chances and controlled long spells, with Galaxy goalkeeper Ira Tape making multiple key saves.
• The league result came days after Pirates rotated in a 4-0 CAF win over Lioli, reinforcing recent momentum across competitions.