It's not quite 'Jingles' all the way for Sundowns

IT'S at times such as these that the discerning soccer fan no doubt misses Pitso Mosimane.

- MATSHELANE MAMABOLO

As Orlando Pirates sit pretty on the perch of the Betway Premiership table, threatening to bring an end to Mamelodi Sundowns’ domination of the domestic championship, the silence from Chloorkop is deafening.

"Jingles" would have been throwing jabs at the Buccaneers. He would be making them feel like they are merely warming the spot. He would be making them doubt themselves, wondering if they are worthy of the championship.

Damn, he'd have even insinuated they are at the top because they are owned by the league's chairman. It's a journalist's dream — content, as the kids say today. But more than that, he spiced up the championship race. He made our football exciting.

Pirates, though, are making the league exciting for once, the Buccaneers on a fantastic run that sees them enjoying a two-point lead over Sundowns with a game in hand.