by Dzudzie Faith Netshisaulu
DSTV Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns are one victory away from clinching their successive DSTV championship, this is after clocking yet another win in their premiership fixtures.
Sundowns defeated TS Galaxy 3-0 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Monday night and moved to within one result of clinching the DStv Premiership title. Although they bowed out of their quest for the CAF Champions League title when they lost to Tunisian side, ES Tunis last Friday, Rulani Mokwena’s charges have shifted focus to the local league and will be looking at completing their mission to glory this week.
A brace from Peter Shalulile in the first half and a third goal from new signing Thembinkosi Lorch, secured the Brazilians maximum points against Galaxy, also extending their 23 unbeaten league matches this season.
Sundowns could potentially lift their 7th successive league trophy on Thursday if they beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who after a disastrous season, will be fighting for a spot in the top eight. Downs travel to the FNB Stadium as they wind up their remaining matches for the current season, kick off is at 19:30pm. Should second-placed Stellenbosch FC lose at home to Golden Arrows on Wednesday, Sundowns be crowned league champions.
The Rockets, meanwhile, suffered a third loss from their last four matches across all competitions, but remained in fifth place on the log. Their next encounter will be another away match, this time against Sekhukhune United on Friday the 3rd at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The match starts at 19:30pm.