POLL | Is it a fair contest for Mamelodi Sundowns to play limping Kaizer Chiefs?

03 May 2024 - 14:42 By TIMESLIVE
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Kaizer Chiefs are in the spotlight after suffering an embarrassing loss to Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership on Thursday.
Kaizer Chiefs are in the spotlight after suffering an embarrassing loss to Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership on Thursday.
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Kaizer Chiefs suffered another embarrassing defeat, being beaten 5-1 at home by Mamelodi Sundowns on Thursday.  

The win crowned Sundowns the 2023-2024 DStv Premiership champions, while Amakhosi continue their trophy drought. The result did not come as a shock to many followers of the beautiful game as Sundowns have been spectacularly dominant domestically — their latest league title is their record-extending seventh in succession — while ailing Chiefs have gone nine seasons without a trophy.

Coach Rulani Mokwena's Downs have not lost a game this season. Chiefs have lost 11 and are wallowing in eighth place with 33 points.

While Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson complained about a red card his side received from what he believed to be an incorrect decision, most supporters would agree the scoreline was a reflection of how far Amakhosi have fallen behind Sundowns in competitiveness.

“Man plans, but God decides — this is where we are and football is about winning and drawing and you enter the last few games with that. I am happy to see we are playing more without the fear of losing, “Mokwena said, celebrating Downs' victory against Chiefs and in the title race.


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