Hlompho Kekana backs Orlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula for Player of the Season
Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has made an unexpected call by naming Orlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula as his choice for Player of the Season.
Betway Premiership: Mohau Nkota hits winner as Orlando Pirates beat SuperSport
It was the Buccaneers' 19th victory in 26 games this season and cements their place as runners-up to league champions Mamelodi Sundowns with two matches remaining.
The defeat for Matsatsantsa means they are still deep in relegation trouble as they sit above the playoff position occupied by Cape Town City only on goal difference.
The first opportunity of the contest went to SuperSport when Lyle Lakay's free-kick was saved by Pirates goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla.
Christian Saile then went close with a header but the striker's effort went wide after being set up by Lebohang Maboe.
SuperSport shot-stopper Thakasani Mbanjwa was then called into action to deny Tshegofatso Mabasa as the teams went into the halftime break with the score still goalless.
The Buccaneers continued to push for the opener and it came with 20 minutes remaining when substitute Karim Kimvuidi set up Nkota who made it 1-0.
Matsatsantsa came close to equalising in the closing stages but hit the post as Pirates clung on to take maximum points from the contest.
SuperSport welcome Richards Bay at the Peter Mokaba stadium on Saturday while the Soweto giants will be away to AmaZulu.
PSL make SuperSort United, Golden Arrows fixture decision
The Premier Soccer League has reportedly decided to play only the second half of February's suspended fixture between SuperSport United and Golden Arrows.
Mandla Ncikazi chuffed with Siyabonga Dladla's debut for Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi reserved special praise for debutant goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla after his assured performance in a 1–0 victory over SuperSport United.
Mandla Ncikazi: Orlando Pirates won't take last two fixtures lightly
Interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has dismissed suggestions that Orlando Pirates are winding down their season, insisting the team still has plenty to play for.