Mamelodi Sundowns are gunning for a sixth consecutive PSL title and they’re usually fast starters. Is there any hope for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport this season?
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The Brazilians haven’t lost the opening match of a PSL season since 2008, and they’ve won 10 out of 15 openers since, keeping 12 clean sheets. If they get another good start in 2023-24, the chasing pack will already be playing catchup.
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PSL PREDICTIONS FOR ROUND 1
- Sekhukhune 1-2 Sundowns
- Golden Arrows 0-1 Swallows
- SuperSport 1-0 Richards Bay
- Royal AM 2-2 AmaZulu
- Stellenbosch 1-1 Orlando Pirates
- TS Galaxy 1-1 Cape Town Spurs
- Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Chippa
- Cape Town City 1-0 Polokwane
Pirates won’t have everything their own way at Stellies and we could see a debut for Kgaogelo Sekgota, formerly of Chiefs. The Glamour Boys are looking a little thin in attack with Ranga Chivaviro, Keagan Dolly and Ashley Du Preez all battling with knocks.
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