THE BRAZILIANS VS BABINA NOKO: Battle for the Summit at Loftus

The Betway Premiership title race is reaching a boiling point! Mamelodi Sundowns return to their fortress, Loftus Versfeld, this Sunday to host a red-hot Sekhukhune United. With Masandawana currently tied at the top of the table with Orlando Pirates (38 points), every second counts in this high-stakes Tshwane showdown.

While Sundowns lead on goal difference, Eric Tinkler’s Sekhukhune side sits just 6 points behind in 3rd place. A win for “Babina Noko” could blow the title race wide open, making this a “must-watch” encounter for every football fan in Mzansi.

Match Day Essentials

Don’t miss a minute of the action as the “Yellow Nation” looks to tighten their grip on the trophy.

• Opponent: Sekhukhune United
• Kick-off: 15:30 CAT
• Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
• Broadcast: SuperSport PSL (Channel 202) & DStv Stream

Key Match Insights

• The “Cardoso” Era: Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has called for unity from the fans following a week of mixed emotions. After a gritty 1–0 win over AmaZulu, the pressure is on to deliver a dominant home performance.
• H2H Dominance: Historically, Sundowns have owned this fixture, winning 9 of their last 10 meetings against Sekhukhune.
• Injury News: Masandawana will be without key names like Mothobi Mvala, Arthur Sales, and Thapelo Morena due to injury. However, the depth of the Brazilians’ squad remains their greatest weapon.
• Suspension Blow: Sekhukhune will have to manage without the suspended Bradley Mojela, a big miss for their attacking line.

Current Top 3 Standings