With only a handful of games left, Mamelodi Sundowns are on the cusp of etching their name deeper into South African football history, an unprecedented eighth consecutive Premiership title now within touching distance.

The Brazilians’ 2024/25 season has been a masterclass in dominance: 23 victories from 27 matches and a formidable 15-point cushion at the league’s summit. Their unstoppable march to glory has reduced the title race to a mere formality, with challengers left battling for scraps in their wake.

Sundowns’ attacking firepower has been particularly devastating, with their own players occupying the league’s top three scoring spots:

– Iqraam Rayners (14 goals) leading the charge

– Lucas Ribeiro (14 goals) sharing the golden boot lead

– Arthur Sales (8 goals) completing the club’s attacking trident

This trio’s clinical finishing has been instrumental in Sundowns’ relentless campaign, combining to deliver what appears to be yet another inevitable Premiership celebration.

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