Chippa United head coach Thabo September has shared his thoughts on Mamelodi Sundowns securing their eighth straight league title.
Masandawana clinched the Betway Premiership title after a 3-0 win over Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium on Wednesday. It was not only their eighth in a row and title number 15 since the inception of the Premier Soccer League [PSL].
September, who won the league title as a player with SuperSport United, believes Sundowns’ dominance in South Africa and their participation in CAF Inter-club competitions can only bring recognition for local players.
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“Congratulations [to them]. I think what they are doing for the country, for football in the country [is good],” said September.
“They are really putting the country on the map. They are in the CAF [Champions League] final; they are going to the Club World Cup. So they are really doing well for us. It can only bring recognition for the young players who are playing in the league to go abroad.
“Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns, the technical team and the players. The Motsepe family for investing in a difficult [sport]. Football is not an easy game, but the rewards are coming through for them right now, and that’s all we want,” he said.
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“We want to enjoy the game, and for the supporters of Eastern Cape to come out and witness this when Sundowns were winning it for the eighth time in a row. So, congratulations to them.”
Meanwhile, Sundowns will wrap up their season with a clash against Magesi FC on Sunday, 18 May. They will then shift their focus to the CAF Champions League, where they will face Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the final.
Masandawana will then head to the FIFA Club World Cup, which is taking place in the United States from 14 June to 13 July.
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