iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has predicted that Mamelodi Sundowns will once again win the Betway Premiership, with Orlando Pirates coming in second.
Meanwhile, he believes Eric Tinkler will break into the top three based on the signings Babina Noko have made, arguing that Stellenbosch FC have lost too many quality players.
“Three for me is going to be Sekhukhune because of the type of players they have signed and a hard-working coach who is also talented,” predicted Khanye.
“I think the way he is coaching is the way he was playing. I also thought of Stellenbosch but thy have been stripped of players. I think they have lost players and haven’t been able to replace them, and it happens every year.”
Although Khanye praises Pirates and their recruitments, he argues that Sundowns have too much quality to be beaten to the title.
“The best number two in the country for the past two, three years Orlando Pirates will finish second,” he continued.
“They have got talented players, they have got good scouts, I was also impressed with their pre-season but who are they going to be competing against? It’s going to be the same thing that happened almost like last season.
“They’ll do well in the first round and decline in the second round because of the inexperience. Yes, they have signed a star in Sipho Mbule but they need depth even on the bench. I’m also not sure if the new coach will play the players according to their strength.
“Number one is obvious, one of the best teams on the continent Mamelodi Sundowns. How they played at the Club World Cup against high profiled teams speaks volumes.
“They have set a standard and [Lucas] Ribeiro is staying and [Iqraam] Rayners too who has proven me wrong. One of their strengths is that how they defend is how they attack, and they simply will win the league.”
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