The weekend’s Absa Premiership action saw Orlando Pirates climb to the top of the league standing following their 1-0 win over Bidvest Wits, Cape Town City’s title hopes took a dent following their 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Friday:

Maritzburg United vs Bloemfontein Celtic

The Team of Choice managed to claim a crucial win over Bloemfontein Celtic at the Harry Gwala Stadium to boost their survival hopes following a brace from Allan Kateregga.

Saturday:

Bidvest Wits vs Orlando Pirates

The Buccaneers boosted their title chances after moving to the top of the league standings following their 1-0 win over the Clever Boys at the Bidvest Stadium through an own-goal by Keegan Ritchie.

Golden Arrows vs Cape Town City

A late strike from Lerato Lamola helped Arrows secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Cape Town City at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Baroka

Bakgaga boosted their survival hopes with a victory at the FNB Stadium following their 1-0 win over the Glamour Boys to claim all three points.

AmaZulu vs Chippa United

The Chili Boys continued to keep their survival hopes alive after securing a 1-0 win over AmaZulu at the King Zwelithini Stadium through a goal from Andile Mbenyane.

Highlands Park vs Free State Stars – Postponed

Sunday:

Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United – Postponed

Polokwane City vs Black Leopards

Rise and Shine moved up to fifth on the league table after securing a 3-1 victory over Black Leopards Peter Mokaba Stadium.