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Richards Bay lose – When can Sundowns win the league?

Mamelodi Sundowns have placed one hand on the DStv Premiership trophy. When can they lift it with both hands?

by Siseko Gwegwe

19-02-2023 10:04

in Premier Soccer League

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate scoring in the Nedbank Cup. Image: Backpagepix

Richards Bay and SuperSport United dropped points this weekend, and that has left Mamelodi Sundowns with giant smiles.

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RICHARDS BAY AND SUPERSPORT UNITED LOSE POINTS

As the two horses that were closest to Sundowns, SuperSport drew 1-1 with Royal AM, while Richards Bay lost 2-0 to Sekhukhune United on Saturday.

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The results left Kabo Yellow with a remarkable 22 point lead. So when can Rhulani Mokwena’s side clinch the title for a record sixth consecutive time?

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WHAT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS NEED

Working it out in simple mathematics, the 2016 African champions need nine more points from their remaining nine games. Three wins in the next three games will propel Sundowns to 64 points.

The second-placed SuperSport could win their remaining 10 matches, but United’s highest points tally would be 63.

Sundowns’ next three fixtures: