Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena has refuted suggestions that the DStv Premiership is a farmers league
This was after the Brazilians to another easy title win, the fifth in a row beginning in the 2017/18 season
Sundowns has now won 12 league titles since the start of the Premier Soccer League era in 1996, eight more than the nearest contender

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach rubbished talk of the DStv Premiership having become a farmers league.

The Brazilians won their record-extending fifth consecutive title last night after a 0-0 draw with Cape Town City at Loftus Versfeld. This was also the club's 12th league title in the Premier Soccer League era since it began in 1996, eight ahead of both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, which are both on four.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena denies claims that league is too easy — Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena. Image source: Gallo Images.
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Mokwena said that the chasing pack needed to harden up and intensify its fight for the the league to not seem this easy, saying, according to KickOff:

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"To not have that type of situation [a farmers league] you need strong rivals. Maybe the reality is that if you look at the stories such as Bayern for example and how they win their titles. The same with PSG, then they go into that sort of Champions League level and then maybe the stimulation is not there.

"Of course, I think every time Bayern have done well [in the Champions League] is when they have had very strong rivals in the domestic league. That responsibility to make sure that there are stronger rivals in the league, unfortunately, is not our responsibility.

"We have the potential to have strong rivals with regards to some of the teams and it's a difficult responsibility and I'm glad it's not my responsibility."