Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in Soweto Derby
The victory keeps Pirates at the top of the Premiership standings with 25 points.
Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the first leg of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at Soccer City. Yanela Mbuthuma opened the scoring for Pirates with a deflected effort, while Chiefs responded through Pule Mmodi. Pule Moremi sealed the win for Pirates in the second half, keeping them atop the Premiership standings with 25 points from nine matches.
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