Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over Milford FC on Thursday, with goals from Iqraam Rayners and Antonio Van Wyk, according to multiple reports. The win moves Sundowns level on points with league leaders Orlando Pirates in the South African title race.
The result, reported by Goal.com, EWN, and SuperSport, keeps Sundowns in close pursuit of Pirates at the top of the standings. The match came shortly after Sundowns reached a cup final, with TimesLIVE noting the team shifted focus back to league duties against Milford.
Goal.com’s coverage highlighted two key talking points from the performance. The outlet reported that Van Wyk’s display was strong enough that former Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane should take note of the young winger’s progress. However, the same report raised concerns about the team’s overall readiness for a top clash, suggesting that this Sundowns side would not beat Orlando Pirates in a direct meeting.
Defender Grant Kekana also came under scrutiny in the Goal.com report, with the outlet suggesting his performances have declined to the point where he is no longer a reliable option at the back. These observations point to a squad with attacking promise but lingering defensive questions as the season enters its decisive phase.
Sundowns now sit level with Pirates, but the assessment from Goal.com implies that matching points may not be enough if the team cannot address its vulnerabilities against stronger opposition.
The next test for Sundowns will be a direct encounter with Orlando Pirates, a match that will likely determine whether the current squad can prove its doubters wrong and seize control of the title race.
