Polokwane City FC have ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over Masandawana at the Old Peter Mokaba on Sunday afternoon.
PLK City captain Bulelani Nikani’s goal in the 82nd minute was enough for the home side to earn maximum points against the league defending champions.
Below are the talking points from this showdown.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ UNBEATEN RUN IN THE BETWAY PREMIERSHIP ENDED
Sundowns have suffered their first defeat in the new Betway Premiership season. Up to now, the Brazilians have participated in five games. In those five showdowns, they were successful in winning four and lost one in the hands of the ‘Rise and Shine’.
Currently, Bafana Ba Style are in the second position on the standings with 12 points. They are now three points behind log leaders Orlando Pirates.
WHY RONWEN WILLIAMS WAS NOT PART OF MAMELODI SUNDOWNS MATCHDAY SQUAD
The Masandawana’s goalkeeper was absent from Sundowns’ matchday squad. He had to jet off to France for the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony.
The awards ceremony’s 68th edition will be held on Monday 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
‘Ronza’, as he is affectionately known, is one of the top 10 goalkeepers for the Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy.
Williams has been nominated along with Diogo Costa [Porto], Gianluigi Donnarumma [PSG], Gregor Kobel [Borussia Dortmund], Andriy Lunin [Real Madrid], Mike Maignan [AC Milan], Giorgi Mamardashvili [Valencia], Emiliano Martinez [Aston Villa], Unai Simon [Athletic Bilbao], and Yann Sommer [Inter Milan].
All South Africans will rallying behind the Bafana Bafana captain and wish for him to return home with the prize.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ PLAYERS RULED OUT OF TODAY’S MATCH
The Tshwane-based outfit came into this contest without three of their key players. The players in question are still recovering from their respective injuries.
The three players are defender Keagan Johannes, midfielder Lesiba Nku and the club skipper Themba Zwane.
OTHER RESULT
In another league match, Cape Town City FC and Magesi FC settled for a 0-0 draw at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
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