Steve Lekoelea Names PSL Team On a 'Premier League Level', Snubs Major Team

• Steve Lekoelea believes Sundowns are going to face Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final
• Both teams have the edge to advance after their respective semi-final first-leg results
• Lekoelea tipped Sundowns for glory and feels Masandawana are 'Premier League level'

Former Bafana Bafana star, Steve Lekoelea has claimed that PSL side, Mamelodi Sundowns are at the level of the English Premier League.

The former Orlando Pirates star also predicted the Buccaneers and Masandwana would take on each other in the MTN8 final.

Both clubs head into the second leg of their respective semi-final matches after Sundowns played to a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium at the weekend.

On the other hand, Pirates scored two second-half goals to come from behind to defeat Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town.

The second leg of the MTN8 is slated for September 23 and 24, with Lekeola believing Pirates and Sundowns will meet in the final.

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He said via snl24:

"Pirates are already in [the] final. Stellenbosch can't bounce back from this one; Pirates are going to face Sundowns in the final. Chiefs will not beat Sundowns. [They are] on another level. They're on Premier League level, they should be playing in England."

Sundowns’ injury woes continue

Meanwhile, Sundowns' injury woes continue to mount as the DStv Premiership champions are without a host of players and now have lost Themba Zwane as well.

The Brazilians' captain will reportedly be out of action for up to two weeks after he suffered a cut to the side of his head during the MTN 8 game against Kaizer Chiefs.

As Sports Brief previously reported, coach Rulani Mokwena has now discussed the injury situation at the club, admitting the situation had caught them unaware.

Lepasa continues scoring form

Sports Brief also reported on Zahhele Lepasa scoring for Pirates yet again this season as he hits a hot patch for the club and becomes a huge talking point in local football.

Despite being so early in the season, the attacker has already notched 10 goals and is on course to be considered the player of the tournament once all is said and done.