Former Kaizer Chiefs star boldly backs Mamelodi Sundowns to win PSL title - 'Orlando Pirates won't match Masandawana'

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has backed Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Orlando Pirates to the PSL title this season. 

Jose Riveiro's team has not suffered a single defeat in their opening seven league fixtures this season. Manqoba Mngqithi's team, on the contrary, suffered just one defeat in seven matches. 

Despite Bucs' impressive start to the campaign, Khanye does not see them winning the title. He has insisted Sundowns will defend their championship. 

"For me the upper hand I give to Manqoba because he has experienced players and also because those players don’t want to lose," Khanye said per iDiski Times.

"Home and away Pirates is going to lose against Sundowns. I know there will be other games but that’s where I’m starting it. The mindset will also play a big role.

"The experience of playing the Champions League for a couple of years, winning the league, and the quality of players is also going to play a big role. Also, there is competition in each position at Sundowns," claimed the former skilful player. 

"Yes, I’m backing Sundowns and they won’t win by three points, the difference will maybe be 10 points. Write this down, Pirates are going to drop. The second round will surprise you and they must still face each other. Even if one of the games ends in a draw, Sundowns will have an upper hand," he added. 

"Pirates won’t defeat Sundowns twice. It’s going to be difficult for Orlando Pirates and I’m sorry pound-for-pound they won’t match Sundowns’ individual brilliance and experience. Sundowns will win this league with a 10-point difference."

Pirates are enjoying great success this season, having already secured the MTN8 title and earned 21 points thus far. 

Furthermore, the Sea Robbers who are the current frontrunners in the PSL standings, have secured a spot in the group stages of the Caf Champions League.

Meanwhile, Sundowns, currently holding the second spot in the league table, have collected a total of 18 points up to this point.

Masandawana have also advanced to the Champions League group stages as they strive to secure the title they last won in 2016.

The 2024-25 PSL season still has a long way to go before determining who will be crowned champions.

However, Pirates are currently leading the race and will be aiming to maintain their position until the final day. 

Sundowns, who are currently in the Carling Knockout semi-finals, will be hoping to retain their PSL title by the end of the season