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The South African
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
EIGHT incredible stats from Mamelodi Sundowns' eighth straight PSL title
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Chippa United 3-0 on Wednesday night to secure their eighth consecutive PSL title (and 15th overall) – both PSL records. Take the eight title wins and put them on a table, and the naked eye will struggle to distinguish one from the next because they all follow that flawless Masandawana winning formula. Here are EIGHT stats that make this particular Mamelodi Sundowns title/team unique. 62 – This Mamelodi Sundowns are the first team to score 62 goals during a single season in the 30-game PSL era (2002/03 onwards). The previous record was 56, and they still have one game to play. ( It's 64 goals if you include the Royal AM 2-1 annulled results.) 20 – This was the 20th league game this season in which Mamelodi Sundowns scored 2 or more goals. Only the 1998/99 Kaizer Chiefs and 1999/00 Orlando Pirates have done this more times in a season. ( 21 times if you include the Royal AM 2-1 annulled result.) 13 – This was the 13th league game this season in which Mamelodi Sundowns scored 3 or more goals, equalling the record set by 1999/00 Mamelodi Sundowns side. For context, the nearest challengers, Orlando Pirates, have achieved this feat just three times all season. 70 – Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the 70-point mark in each of the last three seasons, but this is the first time in PSL history that any team has done so in just 27 games. 23 – Mamelodi Sundowns have won 23 games this season, equalling the PSL record for wins by a team in a single season (Manning Rangers 96/97, Mamelodi Sundowns 98/99 & 99/00 and Kaizer Chiefs 98/99). (24 wins if you include the Royal AM 2-1 annulled result.) Masandawana have drawn only one game this season and are set to establish a new record for the fewest draws by a team in a season (3 was the fewest in the past). 100% – Mamelodi Sundowns have beaten every team they have faced in the league this season at least once, just the second time this has happened for them after 2022/23, and the fourth time overall in PSL history (Stuart Baxter did the same at Kaizer Chiefs in 2013/14 and 2014/15). 9 – Mamelodi Sundowns have now won home and away against nine different opponents this season, setting a new record for league doubles by a team in a PSL season (previous best was 8). 100 – This Mamelodi Sundowns team have scored 100 goals across all competitions this season, becoming the first team in PSL history to reach 100 goals in a single campaign. 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.
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Jose Riveiro makes history as Orlando Pirates outclass Kaizer Chiefs in Derby warm-up for final
Kaizer Chiefs player Glody Lilepo challenges Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates during their Betway Premiership clash at the FNB stadium. Picture: Itumeleng English Independent Media Image: Picture: Itumeleng English Independent Media The Soweto derby lived up to its lofty billing as Orlando Pirates edged arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2–1 in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday. That's why Independent Media's MIHLALI BALEKA, who covered the game, recaps some of the talking points below. 5 - Jose Riveiro has won five #SowetoDerby matches (all comps), equalling Stuart Baxter's record as the coach with the most derby wins in the PSL era. Triumphant. — OptaJabu (@OptaJabu) May 3, 2025 Riveiro equals derby record Jose Riveiro etched his name into the history books by matching the record of Chiefs' former coach Stuart Baxter for winning five Soweto derbies in a row in the PSL-era. Riveiro credited his team for a job well done, but admitted he was particularly pleased with himself — especially after being 'criticised for being the first Spaniard to lose at FNB' when he arrived in 2022. 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 ✕ Cometh the man, cometh the Cocomelon 👶🔥 Rele Mofokeng is the real deal 😤 📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 3, 2025 Mofokeng delivers again at FNB Despite being only 20 years of age, Relebohile Mofokeng once again proved that he is Pirates' main man this season, showing his big-match temperament. His winner against Chiefs meant he has now scored in back-to-back domestic matches at the Calabash, having netted a brace when they beat Mamelodi Sundowns in March. Coach Nabi will end the season with no wins in the Soweto Derby ❌❌#BetwayPrem | #SSDiski — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 3, 2025 Bleak future for furious Nabi Kaizer Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi was not only disappointed with the defeat to their bitter rivals, but was also visibly upset during his post-match press conference. He clashed with a journalist who asked why he still believes he is the right man for the job, despite losing consecutive derbies and facing the risk of missing out on the top eight. 𝐋𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 🤯 It takes two minutes for Amakhosi to find the opener ⚽ 📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: @McDonalds_SA — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 3, 2025 Another DRC player nearly pounces Chiefs started brightly at the Calabash, with Makabi Lilepo scoring within three minutes, finishing off Dillan Solomons' cut-back. That seemed a good omen, as he became the third DRC-born player – after Fiston Mayele and Trésor Yamba — to score against Pirates in successive games. But it wasn't to be. #NEDBANKCUPFINAL | Soweto Derby ⚽️ | It's unfinished business ! 😅 The giants meet once again! One will lift the trophy and the other will be left in the dust. 🤺🥷 Who will be crowned the champions ? 🏆 📆Sat, 10 May | ⏰ 14:30| 📺 SABC1- Mzansi Fo Sho 📱Stream on… — SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) May 3, 2025
TimesLIVE
03-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Key stats ahead of much-anticipated Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates resume their rivalry when the two most popular sides in Southern Africa face off in the hugely anticipated Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Below are some interesting statistics about the match as they prepare to face-off in another instalment of the derby where three crucial points and bragging rights will be at stake: * Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will join former Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter in becoming the second coach with the most derby wins in all competitions if Pirates get the three points. In three seasons since the Spaniard arrived at Pirates, he's faced Chiefs six times in all competitions, winning the last four including the semifinal of the Nedbank Cup in 2023. * During Riveiro's time at Pirates, Chiefs have completed a league double once over Pirates in the 2022-2023 campaign when Amakhosi won 1-0 in both rounds.
The National
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The National
Hearts face Portuguese competition to land key summer target
And the struggling Portuguese club are now managed by veteran Scottish boss Stuart Baxter. Hearts have targeted the 25-year-old winger for months and failed in an attempt to land him in the January transfer window after being unable to agree a fee with his club, FC Tobol, who accused the Tynecastle side of putting in a derisory offer. Read more: The Scottish Cup losing semi-finalists have offered him a deal, with his contract expiring in October and hope to get him in the door in the summer. But they face serious competition from Porto cub Boavista, who this week appointed 71-year-old Scot Baxter in a last gasp bid to save them from relegation. Baxter, who was regularly linked with jobs in Scotland, including Hearts, Celtic and Aberdeen, has managed clubs in Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Japan, South Africa, Turkey and India and has been manager of both South Africa twice and Finland. He has targeted Chesnokov and reports in Kazakhstan have suggested they have offered a bigger package than Hearts. However, they sit second bottom of the league with four games left and are in serious danger of relegation unless Baxter can save them.
