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Cardoso bills Wiliete second leg tie as final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has urged his players to approach Friday's CAF Champions League encounter against Wiliete SC as another final, with a place in the group stage at stake at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The Brazilians host the Angolan side in the second leg after playing to a goalless draw away from home, leaving the tie delicately poised. Cardoso says Sundowns have become accustomed to playing high-pressure […]

todayOctober 21, 2026 76

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Sundowns hold their breath over Mokoena and Williams injuries

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has spoken about the injuries to goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams and midfielder, Teboho Mokoena, following their opening match of the 2026 CAF Champions League campaign. The defending champions were held to a goalless draw by Angolan side, Wiliete SC, in the first leg of the second preliminary round on Sunday. Mokoena was stretched off in the 40th minute due to injury, while Williams was left out […]

todayOctober 19, 2026 96

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Ouaddou breaks silence on Nkota return

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has provided an update on the readiness of Bafana Bafana international, Mohau Nkota, who recently returned to the club on loan. The 21-year-old winger was officially unveiled by Pirates last week after sealing a season-long loan return from Saudi club, Al-Ettifaq. However, on Friday, Ouaddou confirmed that Nkota arrived with a knee injury sustained at his previous team, delaying his return to action. "Nkota is […]

todaySeptember 11, 2026 198

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Cardoso backs Cupido for World Cup berth

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has backed defender Keanu Cupido to get a potential national team call up from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cardoso made the remarks after Cupido produced another solid performance on Sunday afternoon, this time against AS FAR Rabat of Morocco in the CAF Champions League final first leg. The Sundowns coach heaped praise on the centre back […]

todayMay 20, 2026 135

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Cardoso focused on goals in Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, says he is well aware of the importance of goals in the CAF Champions League ahead of the final against Morocco's ASFAR Rabat. Sundowns, who are in search of a second elusive star, will host AS FAR in the first leg final of the tie at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday before travelling to Rabat for the return leg the following weekend. […]

todayMay 15, 2026 87

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Sundowns to play for win against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is aware that the 1-0 lead they take into their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final against Esperance is a precarious one. He also emphasised the importance of his team playing for the win in Saturday's second leg in Pretoria. Sundowns are on the verge of reaching a fourth Champions League final in their history, however, Esperance are expected to give the Brazilians a […]

todayApril 17, 2026 76

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Cupido ready to step up in Kekana’s absence

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Keanu Cupido, says he is ready to shoulder the responsibility in Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final second leg, in the absence of the suspended Grant Kekana. Kekana was red-carded in the first leg on Sunday and will miss the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. His suspension leaves Cupido as the most experienced option available in central defence, despite having made only eight appearances in the […]

todayApril 15, 2026 102

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Kekana focused on Sundowns amid Bafana snub

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Grant Kekana, says his recent omission from the Bafana Bafana squad recently is not a concern for him as he remains focused on helping his club achieve its objectives. The 31-year-old centre-back has struggled with injuries, but has worked his way back to fitness. Despite his improved form, he has not cracked the nod with Bafana coach Hugo Broos, for the preliminary squad named for back-to-back friendly […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 86

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League title race is still on: Tinkler

Sekhukhune United head coach, Eric Tinkler, believes the Betway Premiership title race remains wide open, despite Mamelodi Sundowns' 2-1 victory over log leaders Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. Babina Noko are currently three points behind Sundowns, having played two matches more, and Tinkler says the coming weeks will offer a clearer picture as the season heads toward an exciting finish. "I saw players cramping from Sundowns, […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 116