Iqraam Rayners climbs into PSL’s all-time top 10 scorers

Iqraam Rayners moved into the top 10 of the PSL’s all-time scoring charts after his goal for Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Super Cup took his tally for a South African top-flight club to 89.

The 30-year-old has scored in three consecutive matches and has seven goals so far. Four of those have come in the Betway Premiership, with one each in the MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup and CAF Super Cup.

Although Sundowns ended Sunday disappointed after failing to win the CAF Super Cup, Rayners’ latest goal carried the significance of lifting him above Bernard Parker, who had 86 goals.

Rayners’ total now places him 10th on the all-time list, with Katlego Mashego just below him on 88.

Lower-league goals not included

The Sundowns striker’s tally would be higher if goals scored in South Africa’s lower divisions were included.

Rayners scored 19 times for Stellenbosch during the 2018/19 season, finishing as the Motsepe Foundation Championship’s leading scorer. His goals for Santos while the club were competing in the second tier are also excluded from the PSL list.

The rankings cover goals scored in all official competitions while representing a top-flight South African club. The record begins with the first PSL matches played on Friday night, 9 August 1996.

Only seven players have reached 100 or more goals for a South African top-flight club during the PSL era. Peter Shalulile leads the standings on 134, although he is currently not playing in the PSL.

Bradley Grobler is second with 130 goals and remains active in the PSL, while Siyabonga Nomvethe is third on 129.

Daniel Mudau and Mabhudi Khenyeza are both credited with 110 goals. Manuel ‘Tico-Tico’ Bucuane follows on 104, with Collins Mbesuma on 103.

Khama Billiat, who is still active but currently not in the PSL, has 97 goals. Wilfred Mugeyi and Lehlohonolo Majoro share eighth place on 91.

The current top 10 is completed by Rayners on 89, followed by Mashego on 88.