Mamelodi Sundowns FC surged to the top of the Betway Premiership table with a commanding 5-2 victory over AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The result sees Sundowns join Orlando Pirates as joint leaders on 10 points after four matches.
Brayan Leon was the star of the show, netting twice for the champions. Teboho Mokoena, Tashreeq Matthews, and Bennet Mokoena each added a goal to complete the scoring. AmaZulu's Thadolwenkosi Ngwenya scored a brace of his own, but it wasn't enough to stop the Sundowns onslaught. The win reinforces Sundowns' strong start to the season, where they currently sit second in the Premier Soccer League with 10 points from a record of three wins, one draw, and no losses.
How did the other contenders fare?
Orlando Pirates kept pace with a 2-0 win against Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium. Boitumelo Radiopane and Oswin Appollis found the net to secure the points for the Buccaneers. Elsewhere, the chasing pack stumbled. Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay, with Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu scoring for Chiefs, while Nqaba Xulu scored both goals for the visitors.
Golden Arrows secured a narrow 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC thanks to a goal from Sede Junior Dion. The weekend's action also saw Polokwane City and Milford FC play out a goalless draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Durban City beat Kruger United 2-0 with goals from Jean Lwamba and Gaston Sirino. Siwelele FC and Chippa United drew 1-1, with Yandisa Mfolozi and Azola Matrose on the scoresheet. In a high-scoring affair, TS Galaxy defeated Marumo Gallants 3-2. Msindisi Ndlovu, Victor Letsoalo, and Sedwyn George scored for Galaxy, while Onke Moletshe and another from Letsoalo replied for Gallants.
What does Sundowns' attacking form look like?
Mamelodi Sundowns FC have been prolific in front of goal this campaign. They have scored 11 goals in their opening four league fixtures, conceding just five for a healthy +6 goal difference. The five-goal haul against AmaZulu showcased their firepower, with contributions coming from multiple sources. Brayan Leon's double takes his personal tally up, while the likes of Teboho Mokoena continue to be influential from midfield. This offensive output is a key reason for their strong league position, which you can track on our standings page.
Thadolwenkosi Ngwenya's two goals for AmaZulu took his personal league total to five, making him the match's standout performer despite ending up on the losing side. The game was a reminder of the attacking quality present throughout the division.
What comes next for the league leaders?
The Betway Premiership continues with a full round of fixtures from Tuesday 1 September to Sunday 6 September. For Mamelodi Sundowns FC, maintaining this momentum will be the immediate focus as they look to solidify their position at the summit. Their recent form reads WWDW, demonstrating a consistent ability to pick up points. The squad's depth and current performance stats, available on our stats page, will be vital as the schedule intensifies. With the title race already taking shape, every point is critical in what promises to be a tightly contested season.
