Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebogang Mothibantwa says over-reliance on ageing players could spell the end of Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance of the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
The current Sundowns squad has 14 players aged 30 and above, including captain Hlompho Kekana, as well as goalkeepers Denis Onyango and Kennedy Mweene, striker Anthony Laffor and defender Wayne Arendse, who are all 35.
But coach Pitso Mosimane has often contested that he is blending the experienced players well with some fresh blood.
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However, Mothibantwa argues that while Downs have some youngsters in the team, their game time is limited due to Mosimane’s preference for senior players.