With the AbsaPremiership and TelkonKnockout trophies in the bag, Masandawana will next turn their attention to the NedbankCup as they hope to win a historic domestic treble. By Mihlalibaleka
JOHANNESBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns’ sweat and never-say-die attitude – even when it appeared that the Premiership crown was out of reach – has paid acres in dividends at the end as they bagged a record-extending tenth league title.
It was an unusual start to the day for Sundowns as their fate in the title race on the final day of the season was out of their hands, which was a foreign concept to South African football’s most dominant club. But coach Pitso Mosimane, a winner at heart and on the pitch, cut a calm approach in his pre-match interview, saying: “We are going for a kill.” Well, the doctor got what he ordered as his troops put Black Leopards to the sword thanks to a Lebohang Maboe hat-trick.
But it didn’t take just Sundowns' efforts to wrap up the title though. Kaizer Chiefs bottled up a year-long lonely lead at the top on the climax of the season following a 1-1 draw with Baroka FC at Bidvest Stadium, despite taking the lead. Sundowns, however, as they ended at the pinnacle of South African football for the third time in a row, won't need anyone to thank for their hard work and resilience.
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