At the start of the 2024/25 season, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi faced skepticism over his ability to steer the Brazilians to another successful campaign. After a disappointing 2-0 aggregate loss to Stellenbosch in the MTN8 semi-finals, questions loomed over whether Mngqithi could continue the club's dominance.
However, the Brazilians have since turned their season around, building momentum across all competitions, particularly in the Premier Soccer League. With three games played, Sundowns boast a perfect record of three wins, scoring eight goals while conceding only two.
The Tshwane giants also progressed to the Carling Knockout Cup Last 8 after thumping Golden Arrows 5-0 over the past weekend.
Here, GOAL takes a look at where Sundowns are under Mngqithi and their increasingly ominous form.