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One of Mzansi’s most iconic rivalries will take centre stage on Tuesday when Orlando Pirates take on Swallows. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

HIGHLIGHTS: AmaZulu-Pirates draw, Sundowns overcome Royal AM

Look back at the highlights from Wednesday night as Sundowns defeated Royal AM, while Pirates were held to a draw by AmaZulu.

Orlando Pirates Swallows

One of Mzansi’s most iconic rivalries will take centre stage on Tuesday when Orlando Pirates take on Swallows. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

After an eighth draw of the season, Pirates dwell down in seventh spot on the DSTV Premiership standings, just one point ahead of AmaZulu.

Meanwhile, Sundowns now enjoy a commanding 11-point buffer at the top of the table, with Royal AM in fourth spot after Wednesday’s defeat.

Watch: Pirates-AmaZulu, Sundowns-Royal AM highlights

The 2021/22 DStv Premiership season is in full swing and the race is on for bragging rights as Mzansi’s top goal scorer.

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While it’s still early days it’s better to have already found the back of the net than still be waiting to do so.

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Will SuperSport United’s Bradley Grobler defend his Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot award?

Time will tell!

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LEADING SCORERS IN THE 2021/22 DSTV PREMIERSHIP SEASON

1 – Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 11

2 – Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM) – 8

T3 – Keagan Dolly (Kaizer Chiefs) – 6

T3 – Thamsanqa Gabuza (SuperSport United) – 6

T3 – Mduduzi Mdantsane (Cape Town City FC) – 6

T6 – Ashley du Preez (Stellenbosch FC) – 5

T6 – Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United) – 5

T8 – Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) – 4

T8 – Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs) – 4

T8 – Sinethemba Mngomezulu (TS Galaxy) – 4