Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will not give up their Premiership title without a fight and they ensured the race will go down to the wire after beating Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Sunday. A 25th-minute headed goal from Khama Billiat and an early strike in the second half from Yannick Zakri gave Sundowns a comfortable 2-0 victory that enabled the Brazilians to keep title rivals BidVest Wits — who won 1-0 against Maritzburg United at BidVest Stadium — in their sights. Wits’ victory took them three points clear of Sundowns who replaced Cape Town City in second spot on the table. Phumlani Ntshangase was the hero for the Clever Boys, with an excellent header back across goal from a free-kick to bury the ball into the bottom corner of the net. You could cut the tension inside Orlando Stadium with a knife as Sundowns were well aware they needed the three points to prevent pacesetters Wits from running away with the title. The visitors quickly settled into their rhythm and noticeabl...
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