Re-energised Pirates might be a headache for Sundowns this season

Ouaddou has the tools to defeat current champions

- By Kgomotso Mokoena

The fans have been waiting with bated breath for the start of what is expected to be one of the most electrifying seasons in the history of the PSL - the anticipation was just getting the better of them.

Three months after Mamelodi Sundowns won their eighth consecutive league title at a canter, PSL action got underway yesterday - it was Sundowns' 15th league championship overall since the PSL was launched in 1996.

Even though Pirates became a threat and offered a glimpse of strength to dethrone the champions, Sundowns' triumph ended up being a walk in the park. It became even embarrassing that they won it with Pirates still having three matches in hand, so much so that Bucs even released Jose Riveiro from his contract with three months to go.

The least said about Kaizer Chiefs, the better. They could not even muster a place in the MTN8 after finishing ninth in the league race. But Amakhosi showed signs of revival and promise after they won the Nedbank Cup towards the end. And now, with millions of Chiefs fans upbeat, this coming Betway Premiership promises to produce fireworks.