Mamelodi Sundowns will secure a sixth consecutive DStv Premiership crown if they collect three points against Kaizer Chiefs on Thursday.
Sundowns celebrations are imminent
After their routine 3-0 win over Polokwane on Monday, Rulani Mokwena’s team are within touching distance of the title. They’ve ruled the roost in South Africa, winning six titles on the bounce and seven of the last eight. Although this one has felt like a formality for some time, it will ease some of the pain suffered by Downs fans after their CAF Champions League exit to Esperance in the semi-finals. Three points against Chiefs will mathematically secure the title. However, Sundowns could have the title wrapped up by Wednesday, without kicking a ball, if Stellenbosch loses to Golden Arrows. A draw for Stellies against Arrows would virtually guarantee the title for Sundowns too, because of their vastly superior goal difference.
Chiefs keen on temporarily spoiling the party
Amalkhsi has their agenda. A 2-1 win against SuperSport has reignited their hopes of a top-eight finish and qualification for next season’s MTN8. They’ll be without Mozambican defender Edmilson Dove against Sundowns. He’s suspended after his fourth booking of the campaign, against SuperSport. That leaves Cavin Johnson’s options in the centre of defence a little thin, with the returning Thatayaone Ditlhokwe still not match-fit and Njabulo Ngcobo out injured. Zitha Kwinika should deputise for Dove. Amakhosi host Sundowns on Thursday 2 May with kickoff at 19:30.
Memories of 2015 come flooding back
For the record, Ultra high-definition TVs started taking hold in 2015, while the Apple Watch launched in April of the same year. 2015 was a good vintage for the Glamour Boys. Chiefs clinched the league title on April 22nd 2015 with a 4-1 win over Polokwane City, courtesy of goals from George Lebese, Bernard Parker and a Matthew Rusike brace. There were still three games of the PSL season to spare. What a luxury. Speaking of luxuries, it’s safe to say that nobody in the FNB Stadium was wearing an Apple Watch that day.
When will Amakhosi taste this feeling again?
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