In a commanding display, Orlando Pirates dismantled Chippa United 3–0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, handing the Chilli Boys another heavy loss as their struggles continue. Business Day+2News24+2
From the first whistle, the Buccaneers looked sharp — their press forced mistakes in Chippa’s defense, and they capitalized early. Patrick Maswanganyi opened the scoring after intercepting a risky pass from Chippa’s goalkeeper. Business Day+1 Five minutes before halftime, Deon Hotto doubled the lead, thanks to a slick pass from Oswin Appollis. Central News
In the second half, Pirates could have increased their lead through a penalty, but Maswanganyi’s attempt was saved. Central News However, substitute Tshepang Moremi made sure of the win, finishing off another fine assist from Appollis after the hour mark. Business Day
Chippa United never really got going — their defense was sloppy, and they struggled to build coherent attacks all game. Sowetan Pirates, on the other hand, looked in control throughout, dominating possession (62%) and creating far more chances. Central News
This win marks Pirates’ third straight victory, lifting them to 5th place in the Betway Premiership table. Business Day+1 For Chippa, it’s another nightmare — they remain winless and at the bottom, desperately needing to turn things around. Business Day
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be thrilled with Pirates’ performance, particularly the creativity and impact of Appollis, while Chippa’s new coach Luc Eymael, making his debut, has a massive job on his hands. News24+1