Teboho Mokoena: Mamelodi Sundowns Star Sends Title Race Message to Orlando Pirates

• Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena has sent a message to Orlando Pirates as they battle for the Betway Premiership title this season
• The South African international was named the Man of the Match during the Brazilians' win over Polokwane City this weekend
• The Bafana Bafana midfielder also commented on the Pretoria-based club's performance against the Rise and Shine

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has delivered a self-assured statement regarding their ongoing Betway Premiership title battle with Orlando Pirates this season.

Masandawana extended their lead to five points after a convincing 3-0 victory over Polokwane City on Sunday, May 3, 2026, although Pirates still have a match in hand, and could reduce the gap if they get a win.

Sundowns now sit on 64 points from 27 matches and have gone 18 games without defeat, with the Betway Premiership trophy on display at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.

The Brazilians are gunning for two competitions as they are currently in the CAF Champions League final, where they would face Nasreddine Nabi's former club, AS FAR Rabat. They are looking forward to winning the competition this campaign after finishing second last season.

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Mokoena's title message to Pirates

Speaking after the match against the Rise and Shine, Mokoena, who was named Man of the Match, addressed the title race and expressed optimism about their chances.

“We’re focusing on each game as it comes, but seeing the trophy today was definitely motivating,” he told SuperSport TV. “Naturally, our goal is to win it—we’re not hiding from that.”

He also commended the team’s overall display, especially coming just four days after their away win against Rise and Shine.

“It feels great to be back here; it’s our first time this season,” he said. “We didn’t start at our best, but we grew into the game and showed our quality. In the end, I believe we fully earned the win.”

What's next for Mamelodi Sundowns?

Mamelodi Sundowns' next challenge would be a midweek fixture against Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership. The Brazilians would host the Glamour Boys at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Miguel Cardoso and his team need all three points against the Soweto-based outfit to further secure their claim of winning the Betway Premiership this season, which would make it nine successive campaigns of defending the title.

Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, are looking forward to securing third place as AmaZulu FC are closing in on them on the log. Aside from doing their fellow Soweto-based club a favour, they need to avoid defeat as the third-place position is still up for grabs, which means qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup.

The first leg between the two teams ended in a goalless draw, and that same result would be beneficial to Orlando Pirates if it happens in the second leg.

Cardoso reacts to Sundowns' win

Briefly News also reported that Miguel Cardoso reacted after the Brazilians reached another CAF Champions League final for the second consecutive season.

The Portuguese mentor guided the Premier Soccer League giants past his former club, Esperance of Tunisia, in the semi-finals

Source: Briefly News