Sundowns: How many wins to win the league?

Mamelodi Sundowns players and supporters can see the celebration images with the league trophy. Here is what they need to seal it.

by Siseko Gwegwe

25-02-2023 09:11

in Premier Soccer League

Richards Bay and SuperSport United dropped points against Sekhukhune United and Royal AM this month , and that 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 last 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: