Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela won his first league title in his first season with Mamelodi Sundowns after they were crowned the South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions on Wednesday ,May 27 with three matches to go.
Sundowns were crowned champions after a 3-1 victory over Supersport United, a result that saw them secure the summit for a record fourth consecutive time and their 11th title in history.
Mandela, who joined Sundowns at the beginning of the season, has been used sparingly over the last two months after he suffered an injury, but was a starter and played the entire match against Supersport.
The 26-year-old started his career at Posta Rangers in the 2010 season and after a year, he secured a move to the 11-time Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Tusker FC where he played for two years before he moved to South Africa.
Full-back Aubrey Modiba starred in the victory over Supersport with Masandawana winning the crown with three matches remaining.
He created the first goal for Lebohang Maboe, scored the second and orchestrated the third for Themba Zwane as the hosts netted three times in 12 minutes before the break.
Victory moved Masandawana 10 points clear atop the league standings while SuperSport remained in sixth spot.
The top two finishers qualify for the 2022 CAF Champions League and the third placed team most likely Golden Arrows or Orlando Pirates will go into the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
Sundowns were eliminated from the ongoing Champions League on Saturday May 22, losing 3-1 on aggregate to title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt after being held 1-1 at home.