Relebohile Mofokeng stars in Mbombela as he scored a hat-trick in Orlando Pirates' 6-0 victory over TS Galaxy in a Betway Premiership encounter

Relebohile Mofokeng scored a hat-trick this afternoon to see Orlando Pirates beat TS Galaxy 6-0 at Mbombela Stadium.

This Betway Premiership encounter the 2010 World Cup venue was a one-sided affair as Pirates took the lead as early as the sixth minute through Relebohile Mofokeng free-kick.

Tshepang Moremi, Kamogelo Sebelebele and an own goal from TS Galaxy captain Mlungisi Mbunjana scored the goals as the Sea Robbers ran riot in Mpumalanga.

The victory for Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men means they are now on top of the Betway Premiership table with 51 points.

They just have a point more than second placed and Betway Premiership defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns.

They also have a game more than Sundowns.

The title race is intensifying and the avalanche of goals by Pirates is a sign that they are out to end Sundowns’ dominance this season.

Sundowns want to win their ninth title in succession should they win it this season but the Sea Robbers have been mounting a meaningful challenge.

And it includes today’s 6-0 win over TS Galaxy.