Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena has dispelled the belief by many that his charges are doing light work out of winning the DSTV Premiership.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena has dispelled the belief by many that his charges are doing light work out of winning the DSTV Premiership.
Masandawana were confirmed as league champions without being in league action on Saturday after second-placed Supersport United played to a one-all draw with Chippa United.
This meant that after 24 rounds of matches, Sundowns, who are 19 points above the chasing and with a game in hand, are champions for the sixth straight time, waiting for the coronation ceremony.
"Winning a league title is the hardest because you face 15 clubs home and away in between 8-9 months, so it's tough to have the level of consistency," Mokwena noted.
"That's why I keep saying that these players (Sundowns) don't get the credit they deserve."
"Normally, there is an element of complacency that crips in and for the players not to allow for that to happen and remain competitive is difficult," he added.
Mamelodi Sundowns were not only declared champions for a sixth straight time, but they also set a record for the earliest declared champions in PSL history.
They were bettering their record of winning in 25 rounds which they did in the 2006/2007 season.
Masandawana, who are in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup, have now won the PSL a record 16 times.
Dennis Onyango's side returns to league action on Tuesday when they face Cape Town City FC.
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