Dan Malesela Outlines How Kaizer Chiefs Can Secure the Betway Premiership This Season

• Veteran Premier Soccer League coach Dan 'Dance' Malesela has weighed in on the title race in the Betway Premiership this season
• The South African tactician also explained what Kaizer Chiefs need to do to beat Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to the title
• Social media users also shared their thoughts on the experienced coach's view on the title race

Experienced Premier Soccer League coach Dan ‘Dance’ Malesela has shared his expert take on the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title race, as well as the current form of South Africa’s football powerhouses: the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Kaizer Chiefs.

Currently without a club, Malesela parted ways with Baroka FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. His departure came after a period of suspension, with Tlisane Motaung stepping in as the club’s new head coach.

Having played for both Sundowns and Pirates, Malesela has carried his on-field experience into coaching, becoming known for teams that favour high-possession, attacking football. His managerial career, which spans roles at United FC, Sundowns’ youth setup, four separate stints at Chippa United, three at Marumo Gallants, and a landmark Nedbank Cup win with TS Galaxy in 2019, has been diverse and distinguished. Throughout, his sides have been recognised for their bold tactics and adventurous style of play.

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The 59-year-old has been closely watching the early stages of this season’s Betway Premiership. On the Apex Sports International Podcast, he delivered a candid and insightful assessment of the league and the title contenders.

Malesela on the title race in PSL

On the podcast, Malesela described the title race as quite interesting, noting that, unlike previous seasons, where one team would often lead by a large margin, it is now very tight, which is how football should be.

He admitted that he wasn’t sure what was happening with Sundowns, saying they had changed their rhythm; he felt their games were now too slow and that they were creating fewer opportunities than before.

Regarding Pirates, he observed that they had returned to playing too fast, making outcomes unpredictable, while Sekhukhune United, whom he had been unsure about from the start, were now slowing down.

On Kaizer Chiefs, Malesela said they have quality players, but he believes they need a consistent starting lineup to understand where they are heading. He refrained from criticising anyone specifically but emphasised that stability in the starting eleven would help the team realise its potential.

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Here is what fans are saying about Malesela's opinion on the title race in the Betway Premiership.

Izwi Creatives Nest commented:

"Those who wish Malesela to coach Sundowns must leave Sundowns and follow the club Malesela is coaching..."

Lee Roy said:

"This is the only local coach at the moment that I believe can coach Sundowns, of course, counting out Pitso and Rhulani."

Breezzyy Van Der Mmako reacted:

"Bra Dan must assess his own performance as a Coach. Teams toss him around like those ladies of the night."

Matsobane Kleinbooi added:

"He is telling the truth ✌️❤️🔥"

Cardoso comments on title race

Briefly News also reported that Cardoso aired his views on the Betway Premiership title race after dropping points against Pirates.

Sundowns are hoping to retain the league title and extend their reign as champions for another season.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News