As someone who’s followed South African football passionately for years, I always keep an eye (and an ear) out when legends like Doctor Khumalo speak — and this time, he’s stirred the pot in a big way!
Following Mamelodi Sundowns’ disappointing defeat in the CAF Champions League final, Doctor Khumalo has broken his silence, and let’s just say… he didn’t hold back.
Khumalo, a Bafana Bafana legend and a respected voice in local football, acknowledged Sundowns’ dominance in the DStv Premiership, but questioned whether their continental ambitions are slipping through their fingers season after season.
> “A team of Sundowns’ calibre should be bringing that trophy home by now. You can’t dominate domestically but choke when it matters most in Africa,” said Khumalo.
🔥 That’s a heavy claim — and it’s got people talking!
He went further to say that despite having the best squad in the PSL, “Masandawana might be too comfortable at home. Comfort kills hunger.”
Personally, I feel like he hit a nerve that fans have been trying to avoid. There’s no denying Sundowns play beautiful football and have incredible depth, but questions around their mental strength on the big stage are growing louder. And if someone like Doctor Khumalo is voicing it, the club may need to do some serious introspection.
His remarks weren’t meant to throw shade — they were a call to action. A reminder that pedigree, talent, and resources must translate to continental success.
I’m curious:
Do you agree with Doctor Khumalo’s assessment?
Is Sundowns’ golden era at risk of being remembered as “local legends, continental underachievers
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