Orlando Pirates FC have won their 10th Premier League title after a 14-year wait, halting Mamelodi Sundowns' run of eight successive championships. The Soweto side secured the victory they needed to take the title with a 2-0 win over Orbit College in Nelspruit on Saturday. Two own goals helped them secure the victory, leaving Orbit to finish bottom and be relegated. Sundowns stuttered in the closing stages of the season to allow Pirates to take advantage and finish on 69 points, one ahead of Sundowns. Pirates, coached by former Morocco centre back Abdeslam Ouaddou, also posted the best numbers with the most wins (21), most goals (58) and fewest goals conceded. After a run of three successive second-placed finishes in the league, where they never really got close to Sundowns, this is a remarkable campaign for the Soweto side, who also won two cups. They and Sundowns qualify for next season's TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while third-placed Kaizer Chiefs go to the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup despite losing in Durban on the final day of the season to Chippa United. Magesi had spent most of the season in bottom place, but a 1-0 win over Richards Bay in Seshego on Saturday allowed them to finish above Orbit in 15th spot and they will now head to the promotion-relegation play-offs.
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Orlando Pirates FC Win 10th Premier League Title After 14-Year Wait
Orlando Pirates FC have won their 10th Premier League title after a 14-year wait, halting Mamelodi Sundowns' run of eight successive championships.
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