We caught up with Mlu Mdletshe to discuss the state of play in the DStv Premiership’s top 6.
Mamelodi Sundowns have once again set the pace and taken flight early on in the season as they lead the pack by eight points ahead of the international break.
Six wins from 6 matches is indicative of just how far ahead Rhulani Mokwena’s men are compared to the rest of the division. All this is while the head coach insists that they still have room to improve.
The Golden Arrows camp, this week, confirmed that Vusumuzi Vilakazi confirmed his departure from the club – after serving as co-coach alongside Mabhuti Khenyeza since June 2022.
Abafana Bes’thende started the season quite well and are second in the league after recording three wins against SuperSport United, Polokwane City and their provincial rivals Richards Bay FC.
Muzi Ntombela (Pic – BackpagePix)
Supersport United is still sitting level on 10 points with Arrows and should be pleased by the consistent pressure they have put at the summit of the log.
Individually, the likes of Ricardo Goss, Grant Margeman and Siyand Xulu have shown good enough displays to earn spots in Hugo Broos’ final Bafana squad to face Namibia and DR Congo.
Better known as The Sea Robbers, Pirates have remained unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions. They will go into the international break with just four games played where they have won two and lost one.
Their opening matches have been highlighted by the incredible performances of new man Patrick Maswanganyi, and Zakhele Lepasa who has contributed 10 goals to their 18 score this season.
Kaizer Chiefs finally got off the mark when they thrashed AmaZulu by 3-0 at home before also making lightwork of Stellenbosch four days later at the Athlone Stadium.
It has been a rocky start to the hot seat for Molefi Ntseki, but after two successive league wins and a convincing display against Sundowns in the MTN8 semis, he too will welcome this international break and take time to polish a few aspects of their game.
Moroka Swallows, who currently sit on 7 points, have proven they are a fighting team, and are determined to lift some silverware this season.
They will soon face a struggling Richards Bay side when league action resumes, before making the trip to the Winelands to face Stellenbosch thereafter.
