A delighted Rulani Mokwena was in a confident mood as he was quick to remind those listening that he has now clinched his fourth DStv Premiership title as head coach after Mamelodi Sudnowns clinched a record seventh successive title after an emphatic win over Kaizer Chiefs.
Attacker Tashreeq Matthews grabbed a brace as Matias Esquivel, Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Thembinkosi Lorch were on the scoresheet as Sundowns ran out 5-1 winners after scoring five second-half goals.
The undefeated Brazilians have now clinched a record seventh consecutive title to extend their dominance of South African football.
Speaking after the final whistle, a delighted Mokwena was quick to remind the public of his accomplishments as a 37-year-old head coach.
“Now I’ve got four league titles as a head coach and no one says anything about it,” Mokwena said post-match.
“Only Gavin Hunt has more, and every day it still feels like I have zero titles.
“This is football, and I’m so proud of this group, so let’s focus on the positives. I’m proud of the technical team, it’s a collective effort and I am just the one who stands in front and I have to lead, but it’s incredible and I am very proud of this group.”
Predecessor Pitso Mosimane leads the charts as the most decorated head coach with five league titles. Followed by Hunt with four titles.
Most successful head coaches in DStv Premiership history
- Pitso Mosimane (5)
- Gavin Hunt (4)
- Ted Dumitru (4)
- Gordon Igesund (4)
- Rulani Mokwena (4)
Masandawana also are undefeated and are now just six matches away from ending the season as “Invincibles” by going the entire season without having tasted defeat.
Next up, Mokwena’s side will face Stellenbosch FC in a highly-anticipated Nedbank Cup semi-final clash at the Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday.
Kick-off is at 15:00.
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena following their outstanding victory against Kaizer Chiefs, and being crowned the 2023/2024 #DStvPrem champions! #SABCSportFootball pic.twitter.com/XOffx8t4MY
