How Sekhukhune United Are Deciding the Betway Premiership League Winners This Season
- Sekhukune United have done a huge favour to Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership title race this season
- Babina Noko put a dent in Orlando Pirates' good run in the league, as they held the Sea Robbers to a goalless draw in their first match in 2026
- A Sports journalist has explained to Briefly News how Eric Tinkler's side are shaping the Betwau Premiership title race this campaign
The Betway Premiership title race is getting tougher as the season progresses, with a team proving to be the title winners' decider.
Source: Getty Images
Orlando Pirates dropped crucial points in their first league game in 2026, while their rivals Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orbit College and Kaizer Chiefs, securing all three points against Lamontville Arrows.
The Sea Robbers and the Brazilians are both on the same points, and their next league games could prove vital for the team that would be on top.
How Sekhukhune United are shaping title race
Sports journalist, Moses Mbogo, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, has explained how Sekhukune United are shaping the Betway Premiership title race.
DON'T MISS IT: Stay Away From Fake News With Our Short, Free Fact-Checking Course. Join And Get Certified!
"Sekhukhune United has been a thorn in the flesh for the big three in the Betway Premiership this season," he said.
"They've caused Orlando Pirates serious problems in the charge to end Sundowns' dominance in the league. If you check their two games this season, the Bucs failed to get maximum points in any of their matches.
"Same with Kaizer Chiefs, I think they defeated Amakhosi away, which is an incredible feat.
"Now, they are facing Mamelodi Sundowns next, and they could prove stubborn for Miguel Cardoso's boys, because they've not been that convincing recently."
Source: Twitter
Why Sekhukhune are not among the favourites
Mbogo went on to explain why Sekhukhune United cannot be considered favourites despite their strong performance against top teams in the Betway Premiership this season.
"Sekhukhune United started the season well, same with Kaizer Chiefs, but I don't see them among the favourites to win the league, and their major problem this campaign his inconsistency," he added.
"They do well against top sides, but end up losing points when it matters most. Pirates, who are the best team so far this season, didn't get a good result in both legs.
"Eric Tinkler needs to work on his team's inconsistencies; they would have been on the summit of the league if they had got a good result at home against a struggling Stellenbosch FC side.
"I am not sure if they can get a good result against Mamelodi Sundowns in their next match, but they have the opportunity to secure continental football this season if they stop dropping points against smaller teams."
Ouaddou explains why he's not worried
Briefly News also reported that Abdeslam Ouaddou explained why he's not bothered despite Orlando Pirates dropping points against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership.
The former Marumo Gallants head coach has been unable to beat Babina Noko in the league this season, after losing the first leg against Eric Tinkler's side.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
