“This Is the Most Important Trophy in The Country” – Rulani Mokwena!

“This Is the Most Important Trophy in The Country” – Rulani Mokwena! The Brazilians were crowned league champions yesterday.

Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at home to Maritzburg United in the DSTV Premiership last night. Head coach Rulani Mokwena insisted that the league is the most coveted trophy.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1:1 Maritzburg United – DSTV Premiership

Masandawana went into the encounter knowing they would be crowned league champions afterwards. Thus, they made a host of changes to their starting XI.

Surprise Ralani gave them the lead in the first half, finishing a beautiful move. Jose Meza equalized for the Team of Choice late into the encounter.

“It was a difficult day for us today, so many things,” Mokwena told SuperSport TV after the draw.

“Uncle Alex [Shakoane] and this is for him, one we will remember for many, many, many years. Congratulations to this magnificent football club, congratulations to the management of the club, congratulations to the supporters, congratulations to the players, because it might not feel like it sometimes, but this is the most important trophy in the country, the most important.

“It’s the championship. It’s the tournament that goes for 10 months. It goes home and away against every opponent, and you’ve got to be at your best, consistently to win it.

“You can fluke one or two wins, three maybe four, and then a cup is delivered. But you need to be extremely consistent if you are going to win the championship.

“Its 30 games, 15 opponents, home [and] away, and this magnificent football club keeps on doing it over an over again. Six times [in a row], congratulations to everybody associated with the club.

“Congratulations to the players, very proud of this magnificent group.” He spoke.

Man of the Match: Rowen Human (Maritzburg United). “This Is the Most Important Trophy in The Country” – Rulani Mokwena!