Is Shalulile lucky for scoring heroics? Mngqithi begs to differ and gives deep explanation

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi says red-hot striker Peter Shalulile is "not the most talented" player but more than makes up for it with hard work.

Shalulile is on track to break Collins Mbesuma's all-time PSL goalscoring record (25 goals) for a single season after successive hat-tricks in the DStv Premiership took his tally for the campaign to 21 with six games still to play.

However, Mngqithi believes Shalulile is not the most naturally gifted but runs more than anyone in the team, which sees him pop up at the right time to score goals.

"To summarise what I see from Peter, maybe the gods of football also look at how much application you put into the game, the level of professionalism," Mngqithi said.

"He runs the hardest in the team. He works very hard, and some will say he is lucky because of when you find him in positions where he taps in or scores with one-touch or that little header.

"It looks like this guy is very fortunate, but for me, it's when opportunity meets hard work that a lot of people will say you are lucky. That's what happens with Peter.

"He has been a good example in our team who everybody can follow. The team is working hard in general, but Peter is one of the most professional I've worked with. I don't think he is the most talented of players.

"But because he gives his heart and soul to his game and to his craft, that's why God gives him what he is good at."