iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a bold claim that Mamelodi Sundowns can stretch their dominance to 12 consecutive league titles because of the structure they have.
Sundowns were crowned the 2024/25 Betway Premiership champions this past weekend with 73 points and a record breaking 65 goals. The title was their 15th overall and eighth in a row something no one in South African football has achieved.
Khanye put his head on the block saying he knows that Sundowns laid a good foundation with the financial investments, development and retaining the DNA of the club by absorbing club’s legends. The former Chiefs winger also says Sundowns do not entrap themselves with coaches.
“For me, I guarantee 12 you can even write it down I guarantee 12 titles,” said Khanye on iDiski TV.
“It’s not easy to break the structure also because of the length of Miguel Cardoso’s contract; I think it’s three years, if I’m not mistaken. I can assure you that Rulani Mokoena if he doesn’t go to another team he’ll come back because I don’t think they’ll bring somebody who doesn’t understand the club, that person won’t last.
“They don’t have time [to waste] they’ve invested a lot in football. They won’t wait for a coach to be escorted by a truck from the pitch. They only bring someone who adds value. They will give you games to prove yourself.
“Also, credit to the Director for bringing in former players that have done well in their careers the likes of Teko Modise, Tiyani Mabunda, Hlompho Kekana even Katlego Mahoota [Mashego] is also visible there and the list goes on.
“Their development is also strong and by development I’m referring to their U18 side that won the Engen Cup two years ago. If you see those players, you’ll be shocked so yes, I’m saying 12 years because of their solid structure.
“It won’t be easy for someone to break that structure at Sundowns. If Cardoso doesn’t win the Champions League maybe they’ll release him and bring someone else who will be released if he doesn’t well in five games. They do the right things and get themselves in the right spaces.”
