As the 2025/26 Betway Premiership enters its most critical phase, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has issued a stern reminder to the rest of the league: the champions do not panic. Speaking to FARPost, Mokoena made it clear that while rival clubs are fixated on “chasing” the log leaders, the Brazilians are strictly focused on their own internal standards.
The Details: High Stakes and “Ice Cool” Nerves
Mokoena’s comments come at a time when Orlando Pirates and a resurgent Kaizer Chiefs have narrowed the gap at the top. However, the reigning PSL Player of the Season remains unfazed:
- Internal Competition: Mokoena revealed that the pressure at Chloorkop is so high during training that match days often feel like the “easier” part of the job. This internal “pressure cooker” environment is what keeps them calm when other teams start picking up points.
- The “Chase” Narrative: Addressing the teams below them, Mokoena stated that Sundowns aren’t losing sleep over results elsewhere. “We don’t look at who is behind us; we only look at the next three points in front of us,” he told FARPost.
- Focus on the Treble: With the CAF Champions League and domestic cups also on the horizon, Mokoena emphasized that Sundowns’ squad depth is their greatest weapon against the fatigue that usually hits chasing teams.
“We are our own biggest rivals. If we play to our level, no one can touch us. The noise from the outside doesn’t enter our dressing room.” — Teboho Mokoena via FARPost.
