Orlando Pirates claimed bragging rights in the 186th Soweto Derby after defeating arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at the FNB Stadium, popularly known as the Calabash, on Saturday afternoon.
The Buccaneers took the lead through Yanela Mbuthuma in the 25th minute, but Kaizer Chiefs responded through Pule Mmodi, who levelled matters in the 31st minute following a goalkeeping error by Sipho Chaine.
Tshepang Moremi restored Pirates’ advantage in the 55th minute, finishing off a quick attacking move to make it 2-1.
Pirates held on for the remainder of the match to secure all three points in front of the Soweto Derby crowd.
The victory takes Orlando Pirates to the top of the Betway Premiership standings with 25 points, moving two points ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a game in hand.
The result also extends the Buccaneers’ winning run and leaves Kaizer Chiefs in fifth position on the league table.
