Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane delivered the biggest prize in local football last night with a 3-0 victory over University of Pretoria at Tuks Stadium.They are kings of local football again and no one deserves it more.
“I am going to fight for the league. I want it back and I know I will get it,” is what Mosimane said about a year ago, and then delivering here last night he has proven he’s not a man of empty promises.
Sundowns had not even finished celebrating their Nedbank Cup final victory over Ajax Cape Town in Port Elizabeth last season when Mosimane uttered these words to make sure everyone hears him loud and clear.
It hurt him that Sundowns lost the Absa Premiership title they won in 2013-14 to Kaizer Chiefs and he vowed to have the coveted trophy back in the cabinet at Chloorkop.
A second league title is in the bag for Mosimane as he continues to inspire fellow black coaches who dream of working for big clubs and winning trophies.
Sundowns clinched it in fine style and got the job done in the first half last night, much like they have been doing all season long.
It was clear that Sundowns wanted to get the job done as soon as possible after Bidvest Wits slipped up on Tuesday and it took them just three minutes to open the scoring.
Anthony Laffor tapped home from close range after horrible defending from the hosts.
Laffor’s second in the 18th minute was another simple tap in, but the build up to that goal was something special, a moment of brilliance from Khama Billiat.
Billiat’s first touch after receiving a long ball from Keagan Dolly was exquisite. He then left Tuks captain Willem Mwedihanga sprawling in his wake before crossing the ball into the box for Laffor to finish.
It was like watching a repeat of the many goals Sundowns have scored this season. They usually involve Billiat and he uses his quality to set up a teammate and score.
The third goal was another Billiat set up, as Laffor completed his hat-trick with a cool finish inside the box on the hour mark.
Billiat showed why he’s a hot favourite to win the player of the season award.
Tuks had no way of coming back, but that has usually been the story for teams that have played against Sundowns this season.
Few teams have been able to match Sundowns, especially when Billiat, Dolly, Leonardo Castro and Hlompho Kekana are involved.
They’ve made it look far too easy at times this season and one wonders who will be able to stop them next season with a squad as good as this one.
Clearly there was no reason for Mosimane to worry about the departure of influential captain Alje Schut at the end of last season. They hardly missed him as the likes of Wayne Arendse and Thabo Nthethe stepped up to the plate.
With 20 victories and three defeats, Sundowns are worthy champions.
Sundowns rule PSL after fine 3-0 victory
“I am going to fight for the league. I want it back and I know I will get it,” is what Mosimane said about a year ago, and then delivering here last night he has proven he’s not a man of empty promises.
Sundowns had not even finished celebrating their Nedbank Cup final victory over Ajax Cape Town in Port Elizabeth last season when Mosimane uttered these words to make sure everyone hears him loud and clear.
It hurt him that Sundowns lost the Absa Premiership title they won in 2013-14 to Kaizer Chiefs and he vowed to have the coveted trophy back in the cabinet at Chloorkop.
A second league title is in the bag for Mosimane as he continues to inspire fellow black coaches who dream of working for big clubs and winning trophies.
Sundowns clinched it in fine style and got the job done in the first half last night, much like they have been doing all season long.
It was clear that Sundowns wanted to get the job done as soon as possible after Bidvest Wits slipped up on Tuesday and it took them just three minutes to open the scoring.
Anthony Laffor tapped home from close range after horrible defending from the hosts.
Laffor’s second in the 18th minute was another simple tap in, but the build up to that goal was something special, a moment of brilliance from Khama Billiat.
Billiat’s first touch after receiving a long ball from Keagan Dolly was exquisite. He then left Tuks captain Willem Mwedihanga sprawling in his wake before crossing the ball into the box for Laffor to finish.
It was like watching a repeat of the many goals Sundowns have scored this season. They usually involve Billiat and he uses his quality to set up a teammate and score.
The third goal was another Billiat set up, as Laffor completed his hat-trick with a cool finish inside the box on the hour mark.
Billiat showed why he’s a hot favourite to win the player of the season award.
Tuks had no way of coming back, but that has usually been the story for teams that have played against Sundowns this season.
Few teams have been able to match Sundowns, especially when Billiat, Dolly, Leonardo Castro and Hlompho Kekana are involved.
They’ve made it look far too easy at times this season and one wonders who will be able to stop them next season with a squad as good as this one.
Clearly there was no reason for Mosimane to worry about the departure of influential captain Alje Schut at the end of last season. They hardly missed him as the likes of Wayne Arendse and Thabo Nthethe stepped up to the plate.
With 20 victories and three defeats, Sundowns are worthy champions.
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