Polokwane City FC breaks Mamelodi Sundowns’ unbeaten run with a 1-0 win at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in an intense Betway Premiership showdown

Polokwane City FC handed defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns a surprising 1-0 defeat, halting their unbeaten streak in the Betway Premiership.

Held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon, PLK City’s captain Bulelani Nikani scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, securing a memorable victory for the home side.

Sundowns’ First Defeat of the Season

Sundowns’ early season dominance has finally met its match with this loss, marking their first defeat in five games.

Known as “The Brazilians,” Sundowns had previously claimed four wins but were unable to secure another against the spirited “Rise and Shine.”

Currently, they hold second place in the standings with 12 points, just three points behind the league leaders, Orlando Pirates.

Ronwen Williams Misses Match Due to Ballon d’Or Nomination

Sundowns played without their top goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, who missed the game to attend the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris.

Fondly referred to as “Ronza,” Williams has been nominated as one of the top 10 goalkeepers for the Yashin Trophy, an impressive achievement celebrated by fans across South Africa.

Competing alongside renowned goalkeepers like Diogo Costa, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Gregor Kobel, and others, Williams’ nomination is a proud moment for South African soccer as supporters rally behind him for a potential win.

Injuries Sideline Key Sundowns Players

Mamelodi Sundowns faced additional challenges, missing three crucial players due to injury.

Defender Keagan Johannes, midfielder Lesiba Nku, and team captain Themba Zwane were unavailable for the game, adding to the team’s hurdles against Polokwane City.

Their absence was evident as Sundowns struggled to maintain their usual level of play.

Cape Town City FC and Magesi FC Play to a Scoreless Draw

In another Betway Premiership matchup, Cape Town City FC and Magesi FC ended in a goalless draw at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to find the back of the net, leading to a shared point.

What’s Next?

As the season progresses, Sundowns are eager to bounce back and make up for this unexpected loss.

With a focus on returning to their winning ways, they’ll be eyeing their next game to regain momentum.

Polokwane City, meanwhile, aims to carry this victory forward and climb further up the Betway Premiership standings.

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