Mamelodi Sundowns dropped points in their final DStv Premiership game of 2021 after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Thursday.

Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo opened the scoring for Gallants in the 32ns minute after converting from the spot but Lesedi Kapinga earned his side a point with a goal in the 35th minute as the game ended all square.

The draw sees Sundown go into the new year at the top of the DStv Premiership standings with 44 points after 19 games, while Gallants occupy 11th place with 19 points from 18 matches.

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