Unbridled joy as Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi (left), coach Ruud Krol and the players celebrate capturing the Absa Premiership title after a gripping final-day 2-1 victory over Golden Arrows at the Orlando Stadium.
Orlando Pirates will head into Saturday’s decisive Betway Premiership clash against Orbit College FC carrying the weight of history, pressure and expectation as they chase a 10th league title overall — and a fifth during the Premier Soccer League era.
The equation for the Buccaneers could hardly be clearer.
Victory at Mbombela Stadium would hand Pirates their first league crown in 14 years after rivals Mamelodi Sundowns completed their campaign last week.
Interestingly, Pirates are no strangers to final-day title drama.
