Orlando Pirates' dream fading away! Mamelodi Sundowns march towards 18th South African league title as they dismantle Chippa United and break PSL goal-scoring record

Mamelodi Sundowns moved closer to their eighth consecutive league title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Chippa United on Wednesday night at Loftus Stadium.

Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring, netting his 12 goals this season, making the race for the Golden Boot interesting as he is challenging his teammate Lucas Ribeiro.

Jayden Adams added the second goal before the halftime break to give the hosts firm control of the game. Chippa United offered little in attack, failing to register a single shot on target. In the second half, coach Miguel Cardoso made several changes, including giving Thapelo Maseko a rare appearance.

Maseko capitalized on the opportunity by scoring the third goal, helping Sundowns set a new PSL record for most goals (57) in a single season.

The Brazilians now sit on 64 points with three matches remaining in the campaign. The Tshwane giants are four points away from clinching a record-extending 18th South African league title and a 15th championship in the PSL era.

Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring with a composed finish, putting Mamelodi Sundowns ahead early in the match. The goal takes his tally to 12 for the season in the league, just one behind teammate Lucas Ribeiro.

With three league games remaining, Rayners is firmly in the race for the Golden Boot. The friendly rivalry between the two strikers adds extra spice to Sundowns' final stretch.

Chippa United’s defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns has opened the door for other teams to sneak into the top eight. The loss leaves Chippa vulnerable with two games remaining, making their position far from secure. This result gives a lifeline to sides like Kaizer Chiefs, who are still mathematically in the race for a top-eight finish. With everything to play for, the last two rounds of fixtures could bring a dramatic shift in the standings.

Mamelodi Sundowns now shift focus to a tricky encounter against Stellenbosch FC, who are determined to finish third and return to Caf competition.

Stellenbosch have been in impressive form and will be eager to test the defending champions' depth and mentality.

Meanwhile, Chippa United are preparing for a crucial match against Marumo Gallants as they aim to break into the top eight.

Thabo September's side knows that a strong finish is key to building momentum for next season.

Both fixtures promise high stakes as teams chase their respective objectives before the league wraps up.