Title party at Loftus as Mamelodi Sundowns rejoice with Champions League final on the horizon
Image: Backpagepix
Mamelodi Sundowns will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premiership champions at Loftus Versfeld today.
They face Magesi FC in their final home game of the campaign, with kick-off set for 5.30pm.
The match will also mark the official handover of the new-look PSL trophy.
Sundowns clinched the title on Wednesday night with a commanding win over Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium in East London.
The win took them to 70 points from 27 matches – making them mathematically untouchable at the top.
It also gave coach Miguel Cardoso the green light to start planning for the CAF Champions League final.
'I will start thinking about it now,' Cardoso said, looking ahead to the May 24 showdown against Pyramids FC in Pretoria.
'But it doesn't mean we will not prepare to win our next match (against Magesi).
'Of course we will, because Magesi have been doing well in their recent games. We want to finish the league in the best way, in front of our fans.'
Video Player is loading.
Play Video
Play
Unmute
Current Time
0:00
/
Duration
-:-
Loaded :
0%
Stream Type LIVE
Seek to live, currently behind live
LIVE
Remaining Time
-
0:00
This is a modal window.
Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque
Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps
Reset
restore all settings to the default values Done
Close Modal Dialog
End of dialog window.
Advertisement
Next
Stay
Close ✕
Mamelodi Sundowns' attack is lethal 🔥
These six players have scored a combined 51 goals in the #BetwayPrem this season.#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/gArd4SomkS — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 16, 2025
He further added: 'But I will now obviously start planning for Pyramids.
'I know that my people are working on it because that's the way we prepare. The way they are also working on the Club World Cup.
'But about the Club World Cup, I don't worry at all.
'I have time to start watching something about Pyramids, but let's keep an eye on ourselves because that's also the most important thing.'
Striker Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring against Chippa in their last fixture.
The goal moved him level with teammate Lucas Ribeiro Costa – both now on 14 league goals.
This sets up a friendly in-house shootout for the Golden Boot in today's fixture.
Cardoso, appointed in December, has guided the club to 17 wins, one draw and one loss in 19 league matches.
His impact has been felt across the board, particularly in how Sundowns have coasted to the title.
'I have time now to start watching something about Pyramids,' he said.
'But let's keep an eye on ourselves – that's also the most important thing.'
𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙐𝙏
⏰ Ticket holders, be sure to arrive early!
🚫 No tickets will be sold at the stadium.#Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #RabatsenaGape pic.twitter.com/f9uFFOLbKY — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 15, 2025
Masandawana have now matched the PSL-era record of 23 wins in a 34-game season.
They also shattered their own record for most wins in a 30-game campaign – all achieved in just 27 games. Their dominance has been absolute.
Today's visitors, Magesi FC, come in hot with five straight wins.
They've only conceded two goals in that stretch, and sit 12th on the table with five games remaining.
Though not yet safe from relegation, they'll hope to build on their momentum and climb further.
Magesi will still face Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates after this weekend.
Delano Abrahams remains their key man. The versatile forward has scored in three of Magesi's last five matches.
He'll be looking to test the newly crowned champions on their big day.
But the afternoon will belong to Sundowns. Their title defence is complete – now, the focus shifts to Africa.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The South African
3 hours ago
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: 38-player squad and loaned superstar
New territory. Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted that managing a squad of 38 players is unlike anything he has dealt with before. The Buccaneers, who face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semifinals on Saturday, have one of the biggest rosters in the Betway Premiership this season after a busy transfer window that brought in names like Oswin Appollis and Sipho Mbule. With fierce competition in every position, Ouaddou says the challenge is keeping every player involved. Kaizer Chiefs starting 11: How Velebayi fits in 'In my previous clubs I worked with 25 or 28 players,' Ouaddou told the media. 'Here it's 38…' Full story here. Orlando Pirates players inspect the pitch at the Orlando Stadium before facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8. Image: orlandopiratesfc Orlando Pirates forward Monnapule Saleng is expected to show confidence and have a new impact again in the Betway Premiership. A change of scenery is set to work in his favour. At Orbit College, Saleng is expected to regain the energy and joy that once defined his game at Orlando Pirates. Once stuck in a career lull, the loaned winger will likely show signs of the form that made him one of the league's most exciting players not too long ago. Orlando Pirates news: Congolese midfielder and Ouaddou support 'With Saleng, we're just giving him the love and making sure that he fully enjoys the game again,' Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye…Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
11 hours ago
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns news: 12 players leave in Cardoso shake-up
Mamelodi Sundowns will indeed operate under a new system. Coach Miguel Cardoso made it clear that the club's 'eating ice in the stands' era was over. The Masandawana mentor has let go of his 12th player, and more could follow! READ MORE • Sundowns superstar Thembinkosi Lorch secures next club! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates show Saleng another RED CARD! Mamelodi Sundowns took to social media to confirm their latest casualty on Friday. The Brazilians have parted ways with midfielder Neo Maema. This comes less than 24 hours after announcing the departure of Thembinkosi Lorch! Lorch has been tipped to join Wydad Athletic Club on a permanent transfer, according to Citizen . In previous years, Masandawana maintained a rather bloated squad. Despite some players not being in their plans, they remained at the club earning a healthy salary. Now, a new dawn has started at Mamelodi Sundowns. This new dawn however has seen the departure of 12 first team players, and there could be more! Take a look at the full list below. READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs starlet wants out, rival club ready to sign him! Is it something that could possibly hurt Mamelodi Sundowns? Or was it much needed? The club will be competing for five trophies this season. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
11 hours ago
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Congolese midfielder and Ouaddou support
Orlando Pirates' Karim Kimvuidi has packed and departed the OR Tambo International Airport after another disappointing season in Soweto. The 23-year-old midfielder has joined Israeli side SC Ashdod on loan, making him the second Orlando Pirates player to head overseas this winter after Mohau Nkota's big move to Saudi Arabia. The Sea Robbers announced the announcement ahead of the club's MTN8 semifinal battle against Mamelodi Sundowns. Kaizer Chiefs starting 11: How Velebayi fits in Karim Kimvuidi at Orlando Pirates during the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Image: Goal 'Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of Karim Kimvuidi'…Full story here. Kaizer Chiefs signings: Three defenders and four attackers With Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou under the microscope, club legend Edward Motale has spotted two key areas the team must fix before facing Mamelodi Sundowns. The Sea Robbers fans hoped for a bright start with Ouaddou at the helm, but losses to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants have raised doubts over whether the 46-year-old can turn things around. In the build-up to this weekend's epic MTN8 semifinal against Mamelodi Sundowns, Motale has offered a positive preview. 'There's lot of positives, there's a lot of good things, I mean you look at the stats, from the previous game they had 18 shots, it shows they are attacking, it's just that they are not scoring…' Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
