Orlando Pirates have Mamelodi Sundowns in their sights but still lag nine points behind.

It’s their two games in hand that are giving the Buccaneers faithful optimism after having it depleted after the Brazilians defeated Jose Riveiro’s side 4-1 earlier this month.

But a shock loss to TS Galaxy halted Masandawana from running off into the distance; a slither of hope remains that Orlando Pirates can end Sundowns’ seven-year domination.

Rumours around the club

Mbatha update

“What I say, guys is that I’m from training, and in the past matches, I was injured; even the team did say that I was injured. I’m fit for tomorrow; if they put me in the team, then I’m playing.”

Can Orlando Pirates chase Sundowns?

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