Ghanaian Striker Kwame Peprah Scores as Orlando Pirates Suffer Defeat to Kaizer Chiefs

• Kwame Peprah was on the scoresheet for his club Orlando Pirates in their 2-1 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby on Saturday afternoon
• Peprah has taken his goal tally to six in 20 games played for the Soweto-based side in all competitions
• Kaizer Chiefs overcame the resilience of Orlando Pirates to complete a DStv Premiership ‘double’ in the Soweto derby this season

Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah was on target but was on the losing side as Orlando Pirates suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby.

The former King Faisal defender who is revered by the Buccaneers fans lasted 90 minutes in the three-goal encounter.

While the 21-year-old impressed for Orlando Pirates, it was not enough for his team as they conceded a late goal to their archrivals.

Peprah has taken his goal tally to six in 20 games played for the Soweto-based side in all competitions.

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Chiefs looked the more threatening side and could have gone a goal ahead as early as the 10th minute. The Amakhosi countered a Pirates corner but could not find a final pass. Eight minutes later, they broke the deadlock thanks to a stunning strike from Reeve Frosler.

Fed by Bernard Parker on the edge of the box, Frosler smashed the ball home past Siyabonga Mpontshane.

Pirates almost hit back immediately as Thembinkosi Lorch found Kwame Peprah in the box but the Ghanaian sent his effort wide.

Pirates would finally make their chances count in the second half when Peprah scored from close range. A cross by Thabang Monare found Peprah who put the ball in the back of the net.

With the rain pouring down and time ticking away, the game looked destined for a draw. At the 79th minute, Njabulo Blom fired a shot on target which was deflected over the bar. Dolly took the corner and put in a beautiful cross which Eric Matoho headed home.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Former King Faisal forward Kwame Peprah was on the scoresheet as Orlando Pirates clawed back from two goals down to thrash Royal Leopards on Sunday evening.

The 21-year-old scored and laid on an assist as the South African outfit returned back to winning ways following their defeat against Libyan side Al-Ittihad on matchday two of the Europa League equivalent competition.

Peprah, who lasted 90 minutes in the eight-goal fest, takes his goal tally to five in 19 matches played for the Soweto-based side in all competitions.