Booth on Sundowns' quest for a ninth title

AS THE Betway Premiership returns this weekend, all eyes are on Mamelodi Sundowns.

- SAMEER NAIK

Can the reigning champions make it nine league titles in a row? Former Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth thinks they can - and he's not alone.

With fresh challengers rising and key players under the spotlight, the 2025/26 season promises fireworks from day one.

The defending champions are looking for an unprecedented ninth consecutive title, and according to Booth, it's a very real possibility.

In an exclusive chat with Showmax Premier League, Booth shared his thoughts on the season ahead, the Brazilians' chances, and the challengers who might dare to dream of snatching the crown. Booth's excitement for the new campaign is palpable.

"I'm really excited about the upcoming season," Booth said.

"We are seeing an incredibly talented crop of youngsters coming to the fore and a pack of strong challengers to Sundowns' crown in an ever-improving Pirates, Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune."