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Rayners fires Sundowns past Stellies

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Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns shoots at goal as he is challenged by Athenkosi Mcaba of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns moved three points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership table following their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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The Brazilians took the lead in the 18th minute when Iqraam Rayners found the net when he beat goalkeeper Sage Stephens to earn his side three points and the win.

The defeat saw Stellies remain in fourth place on the table with 15 points after nine games, while Sundowns moved three points clear of Orlando Pirates at the top of the league standings.

Sundowns will look to extend their winning run when they take on AmaZulu in their next league encounter at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday.

Stellies, meanwhile, are set to take on SuperSport United in their next league encounter at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday.

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