Sundowns End Title Winning Betway Premiership Season in Style Against Magesi

• Mamelodi Sundowns didn't let their guard down despite clinching their eighth Betway Premiership in a row a few days ago
• The Brazilians ended in the season style as they defeated Magesi FC before lifting the new Betway Premiership trophy at the Loftus Vesfeld Stadium
• South American star Lucas Ribeiro Costa found the back the net twice to give Masandawana the deserve win over the Carling Knockout Cup champion

Mamelodi Sundowns capped off their title-winning season with a 2-0 win against Magesi FC in their final match of the 2024-25 Betway Premiership campaign.

A first-half brace from Lucas Ribeiro Costa gave the Brazilians a deserved victory against the Magesi side that had defeated them earlier this season in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

Sundowns end season with a win against Magesi

Mamelodi Sundowns dominated Magesi FC from the start, and their early, constant pressure produced a goal within the opening four minutes.

A missed shot from Iqraam Rayners fell to Ribeiro in the box, and his flick went past Elvis Chipezeze to put the champions ahead in the fourth minute.

Ribeiro came close to scoring a second goal in the ninth minute, meeting Modiba’s low cross with a first-time shot, but his effort from the edge of the box drifted wide of the target.

Four minutes later, Rayners rose to meet Ribeiro’s cross, directing a powerful header that rattled the post and narrowly missed the back of the net.

The South African striker was denied from point-blank range as Chipezeze produced a remarkable save to keep the scoreline intact in the 19th minute.

In the 22nd minute, Ribeiro added his 16th goal of the season with a beautifully executed set piece, assisted by Marcelo Allende.

Allende delivered another precise set-piece into the box in the 28th minute, targeting Artur Sales, but the Brazilian was called for a foul inside the penalty area, halting the attack.

Teboho Mokoena was denied a goal in the 36th minute when his set-piece struck the base of the post, with goalkeeper Chipezeze caught out of position once again.

The second half failed to match the intensity of the first, ending with two unanswered goals from Miguel Cardoso’s side, allowing them to equal their points tally from last season (73).

Arthur Sales had a late opportunity to extend the lead in the 85th minute but scuffed his shot from close range, missing a chance to further secure the victory.

The Brazilians held on to their two-goal lead from first half to seal all three points at home.

Mamelodi Sundowns next focus now would be the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC.

Cardoso backs Sundowns star for PSL Award

Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Miguel Cardoso has backed Lucas Ribeiro Costa to claim a major individual award, highlighting the player's impact on the field.

Ribeiro Costa has been in exceptional form this season, consistently shining in crucial moments for the Brazilians.

Source: Briefly News