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]]>The Sports Minister had already angered Mamelodi Sundowns supporters earlier this week after their shock 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy.
Shortly after Sundowns’ collapse, McKenzie posted a cryptic message on social media saying: “The sun is going down.”
Many supporters interpreted it as a direct jab at Sundowns, whose defeat handed Pirates a huge advantage in the title race.
The post triggered outrage among Sundowns fans, with many accusing the minister of mocking the club.
Now McKenzie has added more fuel to the fire ahead of the Pirates’ potentially title-winning clash against Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon.
“I grew up in an insanely football household,” McKenzie posted. “We have supported one team our whole lives, which was Bloem Celtic and currently Siwelele.
“I will never change, but I appreciate good football and success. Today, Orlando Pirates are deservedly lifting the cup — whether you get angry or not. Amen.”
Pirates now stand on the brink of ending Sundowns’ eight-year dominance in South African football.
A victory over Durban City at a sold-out Orlando Amstel Arena would officially crown the Buccaneers Betway
Premiership champions.
The Soweto giants have mounted a remarkable late charge in the title race and could complete one of the biggest league turnarounds in recent PSL history.
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]]>The title race has exploded into life after Sundowns suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy earlier this week.
That result opened the door for the Pirates, who now need just three points from their final two matches to be crowned champions.
The Buccaneers host Durban City at Orlando Stadium on Saturday before ending the season away to Orbit College FC at Mbombela Stadium.
Zwane admitted Pirates have earned the right to finally lift the trophy after years of pushing Sundowns all the way.
“But what do you say about what happened on Tuesday night? Whoever thought it was going to turn out this way?” Zwane said.
“That’s football for you. It’s unpredictable. But by the look of things, Pirates might win the league this weekend.”
Zwane also warned that Orlando Amstel Arena has become one of the toughest places to visit in South African football.
“Sometimes you’ve got to give credit when it’s due,” he said. “That place there… teams go there and get hit by five or six goals.
“We also got hit by three goals there. That team is at a different level at that place.”
The former Kaizer Chiefs coach believes Pirates’ rise has been years in the making.
“When you look at them over the past three years, you could see they’ve been knocking,” said Zwane.
“They’ve been finishing second for the last three seasons, so this has been coming.”
Zwane even compared the Pirates’ journey to Arsenal’s title challenge in England.
“It’s like what has been happening in England,” he added.
“As a person, I think Arsenal should win it because they’ve been pushing for years. But I can’t say it with Pirates because I am a coach in the same league and I should be challenging for it.”
Despite praising Pirates, Zwane remains focused on securing a top-four finish with AmaZulu as they prepare to face Chiefs in Durban this weekend.
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