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Tinkler on Sundowns CCL exit & Pirates 2nd star quest

The 56-year-old has weighed in on the stunning elimination of The Brazilians from the CAF Champions League, pointing to a gruelling schedule as the primary culprit. The former Bafana Bafana international believes the sheer volume of modern fixtures has finally caught up with the reigning African champions and will see Pirates struggle in the competition.

Cardoso reveals Motsepe’s role as Sundowns pick up pieces after CAF exit

The Masandawana coach has revealed the crucial role played by the chairman in lifting the squad after their Champions League elimination. The Tshwane giants were left reeling after their premature exit at the hands of Wiliete SC, but are now looking to put that disappointment behind them and get their season back on track.

Cardoso admits shortcomings after CAF elimination

The Portuguese tactician has delivered a frank assessment of the setback, describing the result as a 'punch in the face' for the reigning African champions. The Brazilians' continental campaign came to an abrupt end on Friday night after they failed to overcome Wiliete SC in the preliminary round.

Cardoso on embarrassing CAF exit - 'The only way is to move forward'

The Masandawana mentor offered no excuses after the title holders' disastrous Champions League collapse, pointing squarely at his squad for their premature elimination. A historic upset by Wiliete SC means the South African heavyweights will miss the tournament's group phase for the first time since 2015, leaving the head coach to lament a performance he believes was entirely self-inflicted.

Sundowns 1-1 Wiliete: 'Mailula plays John Cena football; Struggling without Mokoena; Elimination!'

Shocking scenes at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night as the defending champions saw their CAF Champions League campaign come to an early end. Masandawana failed to get past the Angolan side, leaving the Tshwane giants stunned as their hopes of reaching the group stages were dashed.

Will they join the Confederation Cup? Sundowns bow out of the CAF Champions League in a stunning upset

The defending champion hangs in the balance

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Athletic Bilbao	9	3	3	3	12	9	3	12	W L D D D
9	Celta Vigo	10	2	6	2	10	7	3	12	D W D W D
10	Villarreal	10	3	3	4	15	14	1	12	W D L W W
11	Deportivo de A Coruna	10	2	5	3	13	13	0	11	L D L D L
12	Osasuna	10	3	2	5	10	20	-10	11	L W L D L

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