Mamelodi Sundowns secure 8th consecutive South African league title
The team has followed a consistent and effective model over the past eight years.
Sundowns' Namibian forward #38 Peter Shalulile (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League quarter final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Sportive de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on 1 April 2025. Picture: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP
702's John Perlman interviews sports journalist Benjamin Leshoro.
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Mamelodi Sundowns secured a record-extending eighth consecutive league title with a convincing 3-0 win over Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on Wednesday.
Iqraam Rayners scored early, and two late goals from substitute Arthur Sales sealed a comfortable away victory.
According to Leshoro, Sundowns have followed a consistent and effective model over the past eight years.
However, he notes that this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best version of the team we’ve seen.
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"They've been just good enough to be better than anybody else."
- Benjamin Leshoro, Sports Journalist
Leshoro adds that one key factor behind Sundowns' success is their strong scouting programme, which consistently brings in quality players.
These players not only raise the overall standard of the league but also complement the talent already in the squad, helping to maintain the team’s dominance, he adds.
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