Shalulile’s form boosts Sundowns ahead of Pirates clash

PETER Shalulile is reaping the benefits of his hard work, which is why the Mamelodi Sundowns striker is expected to terrorise Orlando Pirates in a blockbuster, top-of-the-table Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld on today (3.30pm kickoff).

- MIHLALI BALEKA.

The Brazilians are top of the log with 21 points, three ahead of the third-placed Buccaneers, who have two games in hand.

Despite being in fine form in the league - having won their last six games without conceding a goal - Pirates are underdogs heading into the nation’s capital, especially given the fact that they were thrashed 4-1 by Sundowns at the same venue last season.

Sundowns will also head into the match high on confidence; Unlike Pirates, they qualified for the CAF Champions League group stage after hammering Nigerian side Remo Stars 7-1 on aggregate in the last round of group qualifiers.

Shalulile led the qualification charge, the Namibian scoring a goal apiece home and away. His contributions in recent games have seen many singing his praises, with fans believing he’s slowly but surely getting back to his best.