Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned 2021/22 DStv Premiership champions for the fifth season in succession following their goalless draw against Cape Town City FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. Sundowns in fact now have more PSL titles (12) than Chiefs (4), Pirates (4) and SuperSport United (3) combined.

A host of records tumbled as Sundowns continued their dominance over local rivals, claiming the top-flight title for a 12th time. Masandawana only needed to avoid defeat to take an unassailable lead in the standings which they did without too much fuss.

Ultimately, the Brazilians secured a point to successfully defend their championship as they retained their number one spot with 58 points in the DStv Premiership with four matches left to play and 13 points ahead of second placed Royal AM .

The club is now preparing for the semi-final stage of the Nedbank Cup where they will play against Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 30 April.

Pirates are fourth on the PSL log, one place ahead of Chiefs

Meanwhile, Cape Town City and Chiefs are the only local teams who will be involved in PSL action this weekend as the two sides get ready for a re-scheduled match from December.

Speaking to media this week, Eric Tinkler highlighted how it’s really a case of playing catch-up to Sundowns, even for famed clubs such as Chiefs and Pirates.

Tinkler on @Masandawana title:

“Gone are the days where you speak about Chiefs & Pirates dominance.”#DStvPrem | @iDiskiTimes pic.twitter.com/MWnA23hkZj

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) April 27, 2022

What’s next for Masandawna?

@coach_rulani reflects on Mamelodi Sundowns’ historic fifth successive title and what the future holds for a team that has run rampant on the local football scene

Full #PSLNow interview

— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) April 28, 2022

Check out some of the facts, figures and celebrations below:

Amazing scenes as @Masandawana secured their fifth consecutive league title this evening. pic.twitter.com/6A17Ofop86

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) April 27, 2022

Teams with most ???????????? ????????????????????????:

12– Mamelodi Sundowns

4 – Kaizer Chiefs

4 – Orlando Pirates

3 – SuperSport United@Masandawana have now won more league titles than Chiefs, Pirates and SSU ????????????????????????????????.

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— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) April 27, 2022

12 – Sundowns have won the PSL top-flight title for a 12th time, the most of all South African sides in the PSL era. Unprecedented. #DSTVPrem pic.twitter.com/5A1a4t3kGy

— OptaJabu (@OptaJabu) April 27, 2022

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2018/19
2019/20
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2021/22

Unmatched and a class above the rest. Mamelodi Sundowns have clinched a ????????????????????????-???????????????????????????????????? fifth successive league title. #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/b9ESvcKQDj

— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) April 27, 2022

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— Steve Haag Sports (@STEVEHAAGSPORT) April 27, 2022

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— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) April 27, 2022

No team in South Africa’s top flight has won more league titles than Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL era.

Here’s what Rulani Mokwena had to say about the team and their success in the #DStvPrem

— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) April 27, 2022

4 – Sundowns have won the @OfficialPSL title with four games still left to play – this is the earliest PSL title victory in terms of remaining matches since Sundowns were confirmed champions with 5 games to play in 2006/7. Cruising. #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/GDVth3DHn9

— OptaJabu (@OptaJabu) April 27, 2022

PSL CHAMPIONS SINCE 1996/97

1996/97 – Manning Rangers

1997/98 – Masandawana

1998/99 – Masandawana

1999/00 – Masandawana

2000/01 – Orlando Pirates

2001/02 – Santos

2002/03 – Orlando Pirates

2003/04 – Kaizer Chiefs

2004/05 – Kaizer Chiefs

2005/06 – Masandawana

2006/07 – Masandawana

2007/08 – SuperSport United

2008/09 – SuperSport United

2009/10 – SuperSport United

2010/11 – Orlando Pirates

2011/12 – Orlando Pirates

2012/13 – Kaizer Chiefs

2013/14 – Masandawana

2014/15 – Kaizer Chiefs

2015/16 – Masandawana

2016/17 – Wits

2017/18 – Masandawana

2018/19 – Masandawana

2019/20 – Masandawana

2020/21 – Masandawana

2021/22 – Masandawana

TITLES WON BY CLUB

12 – Masandawana

4 – Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs

3 – SuperSport United

1 – Manning Rangers, Santos, Wits

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