Kaizer Chiefs and their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates endured a disappointing weekend as they registered defeats on the Betway Premiership's matchday 20.
A world-class goal by Lucas Ribeiro Costa earned Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Chiefs in Tshwane as the defending champions opened an 18-point lead at the top of the standings.
#BetwayPrem - RESULT:@Masandawana edge out @KaizerChiefs to secure maximum points at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium pic.twitter.com/fZgAPSpzCn
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) March 1, 2025
In Bloemfontein, Pirates' title ambitions took a knock when they succumbed to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants, but second-placed Buccaneers have four games in hand.
#BetwayPrem - RESULT:@_Marumogallants beat @orlandopirates to bag three points at the Free State Stadium pic.twitter.com/rJfoySoZAj
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) March 1, 2025
Meanwhile, Magesi FC eased their relegation fears when they secured a 1-0 win over SuperSport United in Polokwane, where Mcedi Vandala's late goal earned the Carling Knockout champions the win.
The action started on Friday with Stellenbosch FC fighting back to secure a point against Polokwane City as Ashley Cupido's late goal ensured that the match ended in a 1-1 draw in the Winelands.
On Sunday, AmaZulu FC made it two wins in a row when they defeated Cape Town City 2-0 in Durban, with Elmo Kambindu and Nkosikhona Radebe scoring the two goals.
Betway Premiership Matchday 20 Results
Stellenbosch FC 1-1 Polokwane City
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Marumo Gallants 2-0 Orlando Pirates
Magesi FC 1-0 SuperSport United
TS Galaxy 2-0 Golden Arrows
Richards Bay 0-0 Chippa United
AmaZulu FC 2-0 Cape Town