Top-of-the-table GDL clash pits Sundowns versus Chiefs

 “We want to dominate,” were the three words that stood out when SuperSport Schools Plus sat down with Kaizer Chiefs‘ under-19 coach David Mathebula last season as he looked ahead to a crucial Gauteng Development League fixture.

When he aired these words, it was too late for his team to knock down the then log-leaders, Highlands Park, as the Balfour Park-based unit had already run away with the league. There was no catching them.

Twelve weeks into the 2024 season, Mathebula’s words have aged like fine wine as they sit second, five points behind coach Surprise Moriri‘s star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns, on the log. They’re one place behind ‘Downs, but they also have a game in hand.

Head-to-Head Record





Chiefs 3-1 Sundowns (22 September 2023)
Chiefs 2-2 Sundowns (13 May 2023)
Chiefs 1-1 Sundowns (18 June 2022)
Chiefs 3-1 Sundowns (17 April 2021)

Mamelodi Sundowns have been a dominant force in African football at large during the past decade. However, Chiefs have been a thorn in their side over the past three years, and they boast an unbeaten record against Sundowns during  that time.

Top Five Log Standings

That is all in the past, though, ahead of the big clash at Clapham High on Sunday afternoon.

Chiefs’ versatile Mpho Khethang (three goals this season) is a dangerman, and he will be given licence to take the attack to Sundowns this weekend.

Moriri, meanwhile, will aim to unleash his equally impressive goal-scoring machine, Kamva Moni (three goals this season), as the log leaders aim to widen the gap at the top of the standings.

Under 19 Fixtures (Saturday, 18 May)

East Rand Athletic Club vs Kathorus Hyper Academy
NWU Vaal FC vs Jomo Cosmos FC
Panorama FC vs Joburg City
Randburg AFC vs Highlands Park
Remember Elite Sports Academy FC vs Wits Junior
Rosina Sedibane Modiba Sports School vs TUKS
School of Excellence vs TS Galaxy
Sevens Academy vs SuperSport United