Mamelodi Sundowns opened a up a 17-point lead at the top of the table as DStv action resumed on Monday with the Brazilians cruising to 2-0 win over 10-man Chippa United. Catch up with the highlights here.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mnqithi insists that while some people think the club sign players to show off, it is done to bridge the gap between the North African giants who make Downs “look like underdogs”.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has admitted that Mamelodi Sundowns hold all the trump cards in the transfer market after Amakhosi missed out on signing Teboho Mokoena who chose Chloorkop over Naturena.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokena says it was an easy decision to join Mamelodi Sundowns as it’s a club he has always wanted to play for adding that his desire for silverware drove him to Chloorkop.
There may have been some that questioned Mamelodi Sundowns’ thinking in signing 34-year-old Bradley “Surprise” Ralani but co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has insisted that wingers numbers in several key attacking metrics show he has what it takes to thrive.
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly tabled a bid for SuperSport United midfielder Sipho Mbule, with the player favouring a move to Naturena despite reported interest from Mamelodi Sundows.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena has insisted that midfielder Andile Jali deserves to be spoken of as the potential Footballer of the Season after another clean sweep from Downs in the December monthly PSL awards.
Bafana Bafana international Bongokuhle Hlongwane has revaled that while Mamelodi Sundowns were leading the local race for his signature, he chose to realise his dream and seal a move to play overseas.
After playing just 16 times since arriving at the club at the start of last season, George Maluleka reportedly looks set to depart Chloorkop this month in search of game time.
Renowned football scout and former coach Farouk Khan has backed his former academy prospect, Surprise Ralani, to thrive at Mamelodi Sundowns, saying age is just a number for the 34-year-old.