A spectacular goal by Peter Shalulile set up DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns for victory at Royal AM on Tuesday.
The Namibian struck four minutes before half-time at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg by leaping to slam a loose ball into the roof of the net.
It was the second time in four days that Shalulile netted against Royal AM – his goal last Saturday in Pretoria was the only one of the first league meeting between the clubs this season.Ordinarily, DStv Premiership sides would not play each other twice in such a short time, but Mamelodi Sundowns are playing catch-up after a number of postponed fixtures due to CAF Champions League matches.
Shalulile, who captained Namibia at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, has underperformed this season by his high standards, but still scored eight league goals.Marco AllendeVeteran Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango – standing in for rested first choice Ronwen Williams – was a virtual spectator with Royal AM failing to get a single goal attempt on target.
Having won a seventh straight DStv Premiership title last week, Mamelodi Sundowns are eyeing several records in the richest African national championship.points from their final three matches to reach 72 and break their record for the most in a season and, if they avoid losing, will become the first club to complete a season unbeaten.
Mamelodi Sundowns still have to face three top-half clubs – Stellenbosch and TS Galaxy away, and Cape Town City FC at home in the final round on May 25.MAMELODI SUNDOWNS REMAINING MATCHESSaturday, 25 May v Cape Town City FC – 15:00Saturday, 25 May v Swallows – 15:00
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