Bidvest Wits became league champions for the first time in their history on Wednesday night in the finest style of professionalism that has been the great South African club’s hallmark of their 96-year history. With Mamelodi Sundowns losing 2-0 to Maritzburg United at Lucas Moripe Stadium, James Keene’s strike in the fourth minute and Daine Klate’s in the 61st saw Wits beat Polokwane City 2-0 at Bidvest Stadium, and wrap up the 2016-17 Absa Premiership title with a game to spare. The PSL might not have had its final-day drama on May 27. But, the finish 10 days earlier was still nothing less than spectacular. Spectacular for a fine Wits team who played often pragmatic football in 29 matches — often, as on Wednesday night, far more than that. The Clever Boys were worthy champions for the class of their line-up and the firm, educated hand of their coach Gavin Hunt and the excellence of their structures. And spectacular for the special atmosphere at Bidvest Stadium for anyone who was th...
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