Khuliso Mudau secured the result for the Brazilians late in the game after Sphelele Mkhulise had given Sundowns the lead.
Khuliso Mudau celebrates with teammates after putting Sundowns 2-0 up. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns are back on top of the Betway Premiership thanks to a 2-1 win over Royal AM at Loftus Versveld on Wednesday night.Sbangani Zulu scored what proved to be a consolation goal for the KwaZulu-Natal side in what was an entertaining game in Tshwane.The Brazilians bagged all three points as they made it four league wins in as many matches to move level on 12 points with Orlando Pirates – they top of the standings on goal difference.
Although Sundowns enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, the game would have been too close for comfort for their coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Just when it looked like Mudau had wrapped up the game with two minutes left to play, Zulu pulled one back but it was too little too late as the defending champions held on for victory.
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