Durban City FC's Title Hopes Hit a Roadblock

Durban City FC's chances of winning the Betway Premiership title have taken a hit after a 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates in the Mtn-8 Cup.

9 Aug 2026

Updated 6 Oct 2026 By James Ashcroft · senior correspondent

Durban City FC's Title Hopes Hit a Roadblock

Durban City FC's chances of winning the Betway Premiership title have taken a hit after a 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates in the Mtn-8 Cup. The team is now 3 points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs.

Orlando Pirates edged Durban City FC 2-1 in the Mtn-8 Cup, with Lungu scoring the winner in the 122nd minute.

Why it matters for Durban City FC

The loss is a setback for Durban City FC's title hopes, which were already slim. The team has struggled to find consistency this season, with a record of 0 points from 1 game.

Durban City FC will look to bounce back from the loss in their next match. They will need to improve their performance and start scoring more goals, with a record of 0 scored and 1 conceded this season.

League standing: 13th in Premier Soccer League, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 games, recent form L. Goals this season: 0 scored, 1 conceded (-1 goal difference).