Orlando Pirates moved three points closer to Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend following a hard fought 1-0 win against Polokwane ... still have three games in hand.

Mamelodi Sundowns are edging close to the eighth ... The Citizens remaining games are against Polokwane City away and Stellenbosch FC at home.

The game got off to a lively start in Polokwane, as Oswin Appollis forced ... dominate possession as the half went on, but they weren't creating too many clear-cut openings in the final third ...

The race is tightening, and Appollis isn’t the only name on the radar. Pirates have also been linked to: While the Soweto giants dominate headlines, Mamelodi Sundowns are playing the long game.