Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has taken a swipe at Premiership title rivals BidVest Wits and said Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs were the only clubs he regards as competition. Second-placed Sundowns trail Premier Soccer League (PSL) log leaders Wits by three points and, with three games remaining this season‚ coach Gavin Hunt’s charges appear to be within touching distance of a maiden league title. Mosimane said Downs should never be compared to Wits because The Brazilians have set their sights on African and global achievements, while the Clever Boys have limited their focus to local accolades. ‘‘They are focused on the local league and it is very difficult for us to compete with them because they do not care about the African Champions League‚" Mosimane said. ‘‘They don’t care‚ they just want to win the local league here. But Sundowns is a bigger club. We have bigger ambitions. We are not competing with Wits‚ nothing‚ no ways. We compete with [Orlando] Pirates and [Kai...

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