Tinkler Plays Down Sekhukhune’s Title Talk Despite Unbeaten Run, Pressure From Sundowns
- Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler has shared his thoughts about winning the Betway Premiership this season
- The South African manager has led Babina Noko to the summit of the Betway Premiership table, but they have Mamelodi Sundowns breathing down their neck
- The submission by the former Cape Town City manager sparked several reactions from Betway Premiership fans on social media
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Sekhukhune United boss Eric Tinkler has downplayed talk of his side being league title contenders, insisting it’s too soon despite their unbeaten start to the season.
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The South African tactician has done wonders with Babina Noko as they currently sit on top of the Betway Premiership table this season, with last season's champion Mamelodi Sundowns still putting pressure on them.
The talk about Tinkler leading Sekhukhune United to the league came after Bradley Grobler’s stoppage-time strike against Golden Arrows at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025, handed Babina Noko a crucial win, opening up a four-point lead at the top of the Betway Premiership table with 19 points.
Tinkler plays down Sekhukhune title chances
After the match, Tinkler admitted it’s still too soon to talk about the title race but emphasised that his team’s focus is on staying among the league’s frontrunners.
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“It’s still very early in the season, and while we want to be among the top teams, it’s too soon to talk about winning the league. From the moment I joined Sekhukhune, the goal has always been to compete at the highest level, and that remains our focus.”
He continued: “The key now is to stay humble and not let our good start make us complacent, whether as players or technical staff. We’ve worked very hard to reach this point, and that effort must carry on.”
Sekhukhune United have to keep their consistent performance this season as Sundowns have begun to regain their form.
The former South African international's claim about his team not being title favourites garnered different views from netizens on social media.
Thabo Byron Monama said:
"Every season the is that one team that does so well during the first half of the season and occupies that no 1 position. Let's hope sekhukhune won't add to the list of chokers in the second half of the season."
Tebza Kolofane wrote:
"What I can say, its good to start start like that, you safetning yourself in multiple occasions, in top 8, not Fighting or threatened to be relagated so Sekhukhune is safe.'
EL Espolon shared:
"This guy given enough material he can do wonders, he should focusing on winning the title this season, and we have a player scoring goals for fun now."
Masemola Amo commented:
"Football is something else, who would have thought Eric Tinkler would challenge the league with Sekhukhune United after contributing to Cape Town City being relegated?"
Sekhukhune United's next game in the league would be against Chippa United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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Nabi explains Chiefs' defeat to Sekhukhune
Briefly News also reported that Nasreddine Nabi explained why Kaizer Chiefs suffered their first defeat this season against Sekhukune United.
Babina Noko extended their unbeaten run in the league while they ended the Glamour Boys' own at the FNB Stadium.
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