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Cardoso defends MTN8 loss - 'This club just won the Champions League'

The Brazilians’ defeat to Golden Arrows left a sour taste among the Masandawana faithful, particularly after dropping points on home soil. The result prompted sections of the support base to question the Portuguese coach's tactics and selection, with some fans feeling the 54-year-old did not field his strongest possible XI and therefore lacked a clear intent to take control of the tie. Cardoso, however, has addressed the criticism, suggesting that the supporters need to show more faith and trust in the reigning African champions as they look to overturn the deficit in the second leg.

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Fact! Ouaddou is Pirates best ever coach after 50 games

The Moroccan tactician took charge of his 50th match with the club in their 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Sekhukhune on Tuesday night. The win took them clear at the summit of the league but was more noteworthy for the record it brought for the coach just over a year after his appointment.

Ouaddou urged to fix Pirates attack

Buccaneers former midfielder Eugene Zwane has issued a stark warning to the tactician regarding the club's offensive output. Despite a strong start to the season, Zwane believes the lack of a clinical finisher could derail the Sea Robbers’ ambitious quest for both domestic dominance and continental silverware.

Sundowns star backed to rediscover scoring touch

CAF Champions League-winning coach Miguel Cardoso has acknowledged the challenges facing the experienced forward, backing the striker to rediscover his clinical touch despite a difficult start with the Brazilians. The 30-year-old has struggled for regular minutes and goals since arriving, but his coach remains confident that his breakthrough is close.

Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Cardoso blames Santos' form on transfer window chaos

The Masandawana head coach has issued a staunch defence of the Portuguese playmaker following his unconvincing start to the season. The 54-year-old tactician pointed to the ongoing transfer window as a major distraction, suggesting the uncertainty surrounding the market is taking its toll on several members of his star-studded Tshwane squad.