The real run-in to the end of the Premier League season‚ and what might be the tightest of finishes between leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and second-placed Orlando Pirates‚ starts on Wednesday night. After a protracted break from the league for an international date and the Nedbank Cup‚ much can depend on the outcome of two big games in the PSL on Wednesday. Neither Sundowns‚ who lead by a point, have a game in hand and meet Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld‚ nor Pirates‚ who host Bloemfontein Celtic at Orlando Stadium‚ will want to drop points. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane appeared to convey the gravity of the stage this seemingly two-horse race is entering, explaining the juggling act he has faced of balancing three competitions while also blending in new signings. "You always have your key players. Last time‚ to make history [winning the 2015-16 PSL title and 2016 Caf Champions League]‚ we had the ‘CBDs’ [Leonardo Castro‚ Khama Billiat and Keagan Dolly as front combination]‚" Mosiman...

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