{"id":47974,"date":"2026-01-20T20:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47974"},"modified":"2026-01-20T20:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:58:10","slug":"updated-betway-premiership-log-after-chiefs-and-sundowns-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/20\/updated-betway-premiership-log-after-chiefs-and-sundowns-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Betway Premiership log after Chiefs and Sundowns win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns both secured wins this week, putting added pressure on Orlando Pirates. <\/p>\n<p>The Buccaneers had been atop the Betway Premiership during the AFCON break, but Sundowns\u2019 2-0 victory over Magesi FC propelled them to the top of the table on Monday. <\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Chiefs narrowly defeated Golden Arrows 1-0 at the FNB Stadium, with Aden McCarthy scoring the only goal in the 39th minute to earn his team three points and move them up to third place. <\/p>\n<p>As Chiefs shift their focus to the CAF Confederation Cup, they will be facing Zambian side Zesco United. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-and-sundowns-victories-are-concerning-for-the-pirates\">Chiefs and Sundowns\u2019 victories are concerning for the Pirates<\/h2>\n<p>Although the Buccaneers have two games in hand over Sundowns, anything less than a win against Sekhukhune United on Saturday will only increase the pressure on them. <\/p>\n<p>They are looking to restore their two-point lead over Sundowns in this match. Chiefs are just one point behind, and any mistakes could thrust them back into contention for the title. <\/p>\n<p>Sekhukhune United also has title ambitions, and a win over the Buccaneers could boost their confidence and reignite their fight for the league. <\/p>\n<p>The victories by Sundowns and Chiefs have made the Pirates versus Sekhukhune match crucial, especially considering the potential changes to the standings this Saturday evening. <\/p>\n<p>The Buccaneers have won nine out of their last ten league matches and have not lost since August. It remains to be seen if they will continue their winning streak.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2434849\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" data-loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Updated-Betway-Premiership-log-after-Chiefs-and-Sundowns-win.jpeg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Updated-Betway-Premiership-log-after-Chiefs-and-Sundowns-win.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-530x530.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-500x500.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-480x480.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-255x255.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-24x24.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-48x48.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-96x96.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-150x150.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G_IXvOSXMAAIaIh-300x300.jpeg.optimal.jpeg 300w\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-pirates-beat-sekhukhune-or-will-it-be-same-old-story\">Can Pirates beat Sekhukhune or will it be same old story?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Updated #Betway #Premiership #log #Chiefs #Sundowns #win<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns both secured wins this week, putting added pressure on Orlando Pirates. 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