SOWETO - Orlando Pirates missed a golden chance to claim the Betway Premiership title after being held to a goalless draw by Durban City.
Pirates face a must-win match against Orbit College, where only the three points from a win will take the trophy from Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Buccaneers needed three points to seal their first league title in 14 years
But they could only manage one point in front of a packed Orlando Amstel Arena.
The Durban side defended fiercely to frustrate the Soweto giants and keep them at bay.
The title race now goes down to the final round of fixtures.