After years of Mamelodi Sundowns dominating South African football, rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are showing signs of a resurgence, challenging the reigning champions' grip on the league.
Mamelodi Sundowns ’Like Manchester City and Bayern Munich, only a few teams in world soccer have enjoyed domestic success like the Brazilians.
This optimism amongst rivals grew when Sundowns were humbled by Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 semi-final over a month ago, losing both legs 1-0.The Buccaneers and Amakhosi certainly hope so.After three league games, both outfits are firing on all cylinders, rolling back the years when the trophy bounced between the Soweto stadiums.
At times, Shabalala ran rampant while Castillo ensured balance in the midfield, showcasing a team harmony that had not clicked for years.
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