Social Media in Frenzy as Orlando Pirates Secure Historic PSL Title in Messy Fashion
Two Orbit College own goals handed the Buccaneers the title and completed a historic treble, despite criticism from rival supporters.
- On Saturday, Orlando Pirates ended a 14-year league title drought by defeating Orbit College FC 2-0 at Mbombela Stadium, securing the 2025/26 Betway Premiership championship.
- Abdeslam Ouaddou's charges entered the match needing a victory to overtake Mamelodi Sundowns, effectively ending the rivals' eight-season dominance by winning by one point.
- Two own goals from Orbit College defenders decided the match; goalkeeper Sabelo Nkomo fisted a corner into his own net before Ndumiso Ngiba scored another four minutes into the second half.
- Completing a historic treble alongside the MTN8 and Carling Knockout, coach Ouaddou hailed the 'special' achievement, though the result sparked intense debate among rival supporters questioning the match's bizarre conclusion.
- The defeat relegated Orbit College to the Motsepe Foundation, while the title win earned Orlando Pirates a R20 million prize from the league's sponsor.
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