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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Miguel Cardoso yet again points to schedule as title hopes slip away

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso remains adamant that the club’s congested fixture schedule could ultimately cost them the title should rivals Orlando Pirates go on to dethrone them as champions.

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We will give everything – Abdeslam Ouaddou as title race hots up

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has insisted that the Soweto giants need no favours from anyone as they now control their destiny regarding the Betway Premiership title race.

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Orlando Pirates ease past Magesi to close the gap to leaders Sundowns

Orlando Pirates kept the pressure on league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with a commanding 3-0 victory over Magesi at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Pitso Mosimane during the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools media launch at The Maslow Hotel Sandton on June 17, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mosimane welcomes fierce league title battle, as he backs Sundowns for second star

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says the Betway Premiership’s tightly contested title race between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates is good for the local game.

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Gavin Hunt still hopeful of top eight spot despite Pirates loss

Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt still believes his team will make the top eight this season, despite their latest setback against Orlando Pirates.

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Orlando Pirates keep Betway Premiership title hopes alive with win in Cape Town

Orlando Pirates kept their Betway Premiership title hopes alive after recording a 2-0 victory against Stellenbosch at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday.