On Matchday 22 of the Betway Premiership, Orlando Pirates reclaimed the top spot with a commanding win, while Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu FC boosted their top-three and CAF qualification hopes through key wins.

Chiefs continued their resurgence by securing back-to-back league wins, most recently defeating Magesi FC 2-0 courtesy of goals from Wandile Duba and Mfundo Vilakazi at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, which saw Amakhosi placed fourth in the standings.

These consecutive victories have helped Amakhosi strengthen their standing and keep their hopes alive for a CAF qualification spot, showing improved form after earlier challenges.

AmaZulu, on the other hand, also enhanced their push for continental football by climbing to third place following a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Polokwane City, sealed by a late Thapelo Matlhoko goal at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

At the Athlone Stadium, a Tshegofatso Mabasa-inspired Stellenbosch FC side secured a 2-1 victory over Chippa United and the win elevated Stellies to the ninth spot, boosting their top eight ambitions.

In Mpumalanga, Pirates have reclaimed the top spot in the league with a commanding 6-0 victory over TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, with Man of the Match Relebohile Mofokeng grabbing his first career hat-trick.

The result came as the Buccaneers delivered a strong performance to overtake their rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns, and boost their title aspirations heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Meanwhile, Siwelele FC boosted their top-eight ambitions with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Orbit College at the Free State Stadium, which elevated Lehlohonolo Seema's side to 10th place courtesy of Chibuike Ohizu's goal.

At the Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Golden Arrows have consolidated their position in the top eight after a gritty 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United, remaining eighth in the standings, thanks to Sabelo Sithole's goal.

In the KwaZulu-Natal derby, Durban City claimed a 1-0 win over Richards Bay courtesy of Samkelo Maseko's late goal, which took the hosts to the fifth spot and grabbed the bragging rights in the process.

RESULTS

Polokwane City 0-1 AmaZulu

Stellenbosch FC 2-1 Chippa United

Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 Magesi FC

Golden Arrows 1-0 Sekhukhune United

TS Galaxy 0-6 Orlando Pirates

Siwelele FC 1-0 Orbit College

Durban City 1-0 Richards Bay