Newly crowned DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns aren’t resting on their laurels as they are now eyeing a new league record after securing their seventh consecutive league title with six games to spare.
The Brazilians thrashed Kaizer Chiefs 5-1 on Thursday night under the lights of FNB Stadium. They completed a double over Amakhosi, mirroring their 2-1 victory in the first round.
With only 24 matches played, Sundowns have already amassed a staggering 62 points.
Speaking after the match, coach Rulani Mokwena revealed their ambition to surpass the club’s record of 71 points set in the 2015/16 season under Pitso Mosimane.
RULANI MOKWENA – ‘WHY NOT GO FOR IT?’
“Man plan but God decides,” said Mokwena when asked whether they’d aim surpassing 71-point mark.
“This is where we are, football is about winning, losing or drawing. So, you enter the last couple of games with that. I’m happy to see that we’re playing more without the fear of not losing.
“We went through the period where our performances were based on not losing games and we had to remind players that we got so far because we were playing to win games.
“And I’m happy to see that there’s bit of a shift in the last four, five games, the mentality has shifted a little bit towards that direction.
“And the 71 points, why not? Why not go for it? It’s there, if you get it, kudos, if you don’t get it, unlucky and you try again next time. Why not go for the next target?
“Every mountain is there to be attempted to be climbed and the moment you climb one mountain, this is [for] the most successful people and what I always say about successful people, they look for another mountain to climb.
“So, why not go for 71 points and break it because last season we got to 70. So, it’s possible, why not?”
SUNDOWNS CHASING TREBLE
Meanwhile, Sundowns are still in the Nedbank Cup and will be locking horns with Stellenbosch FC in the semi-final on Sunday, 5 May at the Danie Craven Stadium.
They will be looking to secure a spot in the final as they aim for a treble having won the league and the African Football League earlier this season.
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