Are Mamelodi Sundowns that bad? Why Polokwane City coach rates Orlando Pirates higher - 'Bucs are stronger than Masandawana'

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has challenged Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in their fight for the Premier Soccer League title.

This comes as Masandawana have been pushing for an eighth straight PSL title.

“Orlando Pirates is stronger than Mamelodi Sundowns this season,” Mohafe told Andile Ncube on Sports Night Amplified.

“If you check the style of play it’s easier to play against Sundowns this season, Pirates plays with more intensity and quality so it’s harder to beat them. Sorry to Masandawana.

“According to ourselves, we still think Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are still going to drop points and lose matches," added the former Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila assistant coach.

“So, we have to keep ourselves in touch to compete for the league.”

Polokwane City have been surprise packages in this Premier Soccer League title race and have eight points faster than log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who, however, have two games in hand.

While Rise and Shine got themselves in the mix for the PSL title, Kaizer Chefs have been struggling to go for the ultimate prize.

Amakhosi are in position five with four points less than Polokwane City.

Chiefs will be hoping to use this Saturday's Soweto Derby as a boost for the rest of the season.

Should they win, it could help them compete for a top-two spot.