Orlando Pirates have continued with the winning momentum beating Maritzburg United 1-0 in the Absa Premiership match played at Orlando stadium in Soweto. A last gasp goal from Mozambican striker Helder Pelembe ensured that Bucs returned to the winning ways in the leagues after suffering back to back defeats to Mpumalanga Black Aces and Supersport United respectively. The win sees Pirates jumping up three spots to number four on the log with five games to go. And coach Vladimir Vermezovic says this is a huge relief to his side…

Pirates completed a double this season over United but the two teams will be meeting again in three weeks time in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. And coach Steve Khompela believes that he’s gathered enough notes for his homework…

Thamsanqa Gabuza started only his second league game in Pirates colours this season and despite taking a lot of criticism from armchair critics on the social network throughout the game he provided the crucial assist that led to the winning goal. Vermezovic was equally impressed by the former Golden Arrows striker who is yet score at Bucs…

Meanwhile the presence of the tallest player in the league Mame Niang of Supersport United at last night’s game has attracted a lot of interest from football fans. Niang rejoined United at the beginning of this season after spending the previous season on loan to AmaTuks where he scored opening goal. “Amatsatsansa a Pitori” quickly activated the option they had on him after founding out that Pirates were interested in his services. Now SABC Sport has been reliably informed that the Senegalese striker is very much interested in joining the Buccaneers. Asked if they are interested in Niang, this was VV’s response…

If Pirates want the services of Niang they will have to enter into negotiations with United because his contract with the Pretoria based side only expires in June 2016. Journalist: Velile Mbuli