Mamelodi Sundowns defeat AmaZulu 5-2 to level with Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 5-2 victory over AmaZulu FC in a Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versfeld, moving level on 10 points with league leaders Orlando Pirates. Brayan León and Teboho Mokoena scored twice each for Sundowns, while Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya scored twice for AmaZulu. The win extends Sundowns’ unbeaten home run to 32 matches.

Following the match, Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso criticized Premier Soccer League refereeing standards, claiming his team has been unfairly targeted with yellow cards. He argued that Sundowns' possession-based style is being penalized inconsistently compared to their opponents.

In other South African football news, Mamelodi Sundowns has extended the contract of a promising young defender following a successful loan spell. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates striker Boitumelo Radiopane has received praise from Lehlohonolo Majoro for his maturity and team spirit after scoring and assisting in a recent victory against Sekhukhune United. The club is also preparing for the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final against Sekhukhune United.