Mamelodi Sundowns come from behind to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, keeping their place at the top of the Betway Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns come from behind to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, keeping their place at the top of the Betway Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their place at the top of the Betway Premiership table after a dramatic 2-1 victory against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.

The thrilling match saw Sundowns come from behind to claim the win and continue their impressive run this season.

Chiefs Strike First, But Sundowns Rally

Kaizer Chiefs took an early lead through Ranga Chivaviro, igniting hopes of a win for the home side.

However, Sundowns showed their resilience, responding quickly with goals from Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners.

This comeback ensured Sundowns took all three points and stayed on top of the standings.

Williams Reflects on a Memorable Match

After the game, Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who was named Man of the Match for his crucial saves, shared his thoughts on the intense clash.

“What a fantastic game! I really enjoyed it,” Williams said.

“Both teams gave it their all, and it was clear from the start that everyone was hungry for a win.

We were disappointed to concede so early, but that actually pushed us to step up and show what we’re made of.”

Williams praised the atmosphere at the stadium, highlighting the strong support from both sets of fans.

“With the crowd behind us, and knowing both teams are in good form, we knew it was going to be a massive game.

Conceding early was tough, but it was the wake-up call we needed to show our quality.”

Tragic Loss for Kaizer Chiefs’ Goalkeeper Coach

In a somber turn of events, Kaizer Chiefs issued a heartfelt statement offering condolences to their goalkeeper coach, IIyes Mzoughi, following the passing of his mother, Hasna Mansour.

Chiefs’ Statement of Support

The club granted Mzoughi compassionate leave to return to his homeland to be with his family during this difficult time.

The official statement expressed the club’s sympathy and solidarity with their coach, with Executive Chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung extending his personal condolences.

“We were deeply saddened to hear of Ilyes’ loss,” Motaung shared.

“On behalf of the entire Kaizer Chiefs family, I send our heartfelt sympathies to him and his loved ones.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him as he navigates this painful moment.”

The club concluded their message with wishes of strength for the Mzoughi family, hoping they find peace during this time of grief.

What’s Next for the Teams?

Following their win, Mamelodi Sundowns will look to maintain their top position in the Premiership, while Kaizer Chiefs will aim to bounce back from this defeat as they continue their campaign.

Despite the loss, Amakhosi fans will be hoping for a strong response in their upcoming matches.

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