Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned 2021/22 DStv Premiership champions for the fifth season in succession following their goalless draw against Cape Town City FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. Sundowns in fact now have more PSL titles (12) than Chiefs (4), Pirates (4) and SuperSport United (3) combined.
A host of records tumbled as Sundowns continued their dominance over local rivals, claiming the top-flight title for a 12th time. Masandawana only needed to avoid defeat to take an unassailable lead in the standings which they did without too much fuss.
Ultimately, the Brazilians secured a point to successfully defend their championship as they retained their number one spot with 58 points in the DStv Premiership with four matches left to play and 13 points ahead of second placed Royal AM .
The club is now preparing for the semi-final stage of the Nedbank Cup where they will play against Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 30 April.
Pirates are fourth on the PSL log, one place ahead of Chiefs
Meanwhile, Cape Town City and Chiefs are the only local teams who will be involved in PSL action this weekend as the two sides get ready for a re-scheduled match from December.
Speaking to media this week, Eric Tinkler highlighted how it’s really a case of playing catch-up to Sundowns, even for famed clubs such as Chiefs and Pirates.
Check out some of the facts, figures and celebrations below:
PSL CHAMPIONS SINCE 1996/97
1996/97 – Manning Rangers
1997/98 – Masandawana
1998/99 – Masandawana
1999/00 – Masandawana
2000/01 – Orlando Pirates
2001/02 – Santos
2002/03 – Orlando Pirates
2003/04 – Kaizer Chiefs
2004/05 – Kaizer Chiefs
2005/06 – Masandawana
2006/07 – Masandawana
2007/08 – SuperSport United
2008/09 – SuperSport United
2009/10 – SuperSport United
2010/11 – Orlando Pirates
2011/12 – Orlando Pirates
2012/13 – Kaizer Chiefs
2013/14 – Masandawana
2014/15 – Kaizer Chiefs
2015/16 – Masandawana
2016/17 – Wits
2017/18 – Masandawana
2018/19 – Masandawana
2019/20 – Masandawana
2020/21 – Masandawana
2021/22 – Masandawana
TITLES WON BY CLUB
12 – Masandawana
4 – Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs
3 – SuperSport United
1 – Manning Rangers, Santos, Wits
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