Overview
- Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 at Orlando Stadium through Evidence Makgopa’s 75th‑minute tap‑in and Oswin Appollis’s stoppage‑time strike, both off the bench.
- The victory moved Pirates to 25 points, level with Mamelodi Sundowns, and they hold a game in hand; Chippa remain bottom on seven points after 13 matches.
- Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made four changes to the XI before kick-off, and Pirates eventually unlocked Chippa’s deep block via a Mofokeng through ball and a Hotto cutback for the opener.
- Midfielder Sihle Nduli returned to availability, with Olisa Ndah and Makhehlene Makhaula named on the bench as squad options improved after the break.
- Pirates visit Durban City on Saturday with a chance to move clear at the top, while defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was omitted as reports of a move to MLS side Chicago Fire remain unconfirmed.