Orlando Pirates have closed the hole to Mamelodi Sundowns to 12 factors following their 1-0 win over Polokwane Metropolis on Saturday afternoon.

A second-half aim from Nkosinathi Sibisi was sufficient to offer the Buccaneers all three factors in Polokwane. The win sees Pirates transfer to 46 factors after 20 league video games. Ought to they win their gaps in hand, they may simply be three factors from the log leaders.

Though the win was scrappy, it was one other top-class efficiency from Bucs teenager Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The 19-year-old was awarded Man of the Match for his defending as he helped Orlando Pirates defend a 1-0 result in shut the hole on Sundowns.

Since making his debut earlier this 12 months, Mbokazi has grow to be a fan favorite.

“One other prime efficiency by Mbekezeli Mbokazi, I swear might be within the Bafana Bafana squad for Africa Cup Of Nations this 12 months, share this tweet in case you consider on this wall. What a participant,” tweeted @PovertykillerB.

Orlando Pirates shut hole to Sundowns

“The continual assortment of MOM each recreation is an indication of a top quality participant..Mbokazi is having one of the best season thus far ..I’m blissful for the boy,” @LizoL12 tweeted.

“Mbokazi is the most important expertise to return out of SA in years. This boy would be the face of our soccer,” tweeted @mabasotf.

Orlando Pirates will solely get one other alternative to shut the hole on Sundowns on 20 April. Their subsequent match is midweek towards MC Alger of Algeria within the CAF Champions League, adopted by one other powerful encounter within the Nedbank Cup towards Marumo Gallants.

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