Antonio van Wyk of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns did just enough to go level with Betway Premiership champions and log leaders Orlando Pirates after grinding out a 2-0 victory over Milford at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night.
Sundowns are now second on the log with 13 points, level with Pirates, who lead on a superior goal difference. The two teams have enjoyed a strong start to the season, and will meet in the MTN8 final – at a venue yet to be announced – on October 10.
The Brazilians, however, will know they have work to do to ensure a balanced structure. Their performance was inconsistent, which surely would not have impressed new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of the 2027 Afcon qualifiers, given that Sundowns are one of the national team's main suppliers.
Sundowns defender Grant Kekana argued at the start of the season that they remain the team to beat, despite relinquishing the title to Pirates last term. He and his teammates needed to prove that on the pitch by dominating their opponents.
