On February 26, 2025, Mamelodi Sundowns showcased their dominance by defeating Sekhukhune United 4-2 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. This thrilling match not only solidified Sundowns' position at the top of the Betway Premiership but also marked their 17th win from 19 league matches this season. With this victory, Sundowns have now opened up an impressive 15-point lead over their nearest rival, Orlando Pirates.
The match began with Sundowns asserting their dominance early on. Thapelo Morena broke the deadlock in the 16th minute with a calm finish after receiving a precise diagonal pass from Jayden Adams. The visitors quickly took control, but Sekhukhune responded fiercely. Just past the half-hour mark, they equalized thanks to Katlego Otladisa, who capitalized on a mistake by Sundowns goalkeeper Jody February to level the score. This was not the first mistake made by February, who was previously responsible for conceding the opening goal.
Despite the setback, Sundowns quickly regained their composure. Four minutes after Sekhukhune's equalizer, Lucas Suarez restored Sundowns' lead with a deft header from a corner, taking full advantage of Sekhukhune's poor defending. The Brazilians began to assert their authority, demonstrating their powerful style of football.
Coming back from half-time, Sundowns did not waste time extending their lead. Lucas Ribeiro made it 3-1 within just ten minutes of the restart, reacting decisively after another defensive mishap from Sekhukhune. Sekhukhune struggled to regroup, and Sundowns continued to press their advantage. Fresh off the bench, Arthur Sales added the fourth goal with a low shot from outside the box, sending Sundowns comfortably 4-1 up.
Though Sekhukhune managed to pull one back through Keletso Makgalwa, it was too little, too late. The final scoreline of 4-2 reflected Sundowns' dominance throughout the match. They dominated possession and consistently threatened Sekhukhune's goal, underlining their prowess in the league.
This victory was significant for Sundowns as they continued to break records, becoming the fastest team to reach 50 points this season, achieving the feat within just 19 matches. The Brazilians' performance has sent a clear message to the rest of the league, especially with their upcoming fixture against Kaizer Chiefs, who are set to challenge Sundowns this Saturday at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The Chiefs must be wary as Sundowns have now recorded three matches scoring four goals each just within their last six league outings.
Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United, who remain third on the league table, are left to ponder how they fell to their sixth defeat of the season. Despite showing flashes of resilience, their defensive errors proved costly against the league leaders. The team will look to regroup and focus on their next match, which will be against lower-league Milford FC, as they compete in the Nedbank Cup knockout rounds.
With Sundowns displaying lethal efficiency on the attacking front and maintaining their solid defensive structure, their chances of clinching their eighth successive PSL title appear increasingly likely. Behind them, Orlando Pirates have several games in hand, posing potential threats to Sundowns' lead, but with each victory, the title race becomes more defined.
This latest win not only boosts Sundowns' confidence as they head toward the business end of the season, but it keeps them comfortably at the summit where the pressure continues to mount. Both the fans and the players alike are excited for what lies ahead as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming matches.