Orlando Pirates overpower AmaZulu to climb back to the top

Sports Reporter

Orlando Pirates returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership with a commanding 3-0 win over AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, producing an aggressive, front-foot display that left the visitors chasing the game for long stretches.

The result lifted Pirates to 58 points from 25 matches, two ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, although Sundowns still have two games in hand. AmaZulu remained fourth on 39 points.

The home side set the tone early.

Pirates controlled possession, pressed high and asked questions of AmaZulu almost immediately, with Oswin Appollis testing goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela before the breakthrough arrived.

The opener came in the 14th minute when Yanela Mbuthuma found space in the box and guided a header into the corner after good service from the left.

It was the kind of start that reflected Pirates’ intent: direct when needed, but also comfortable enough on the ball to keep