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Mamelodi Sundowns players vs Richards BayBackpagepix
Celine Abrahams

‘How did Mamelodi Sundowns convince such quality like Nuno Santos to come to the Premier Soccer League? He did not need a season to acclimatise! Miguel Cardoso redeemed himself, but this is the kind of score Masandawana used to dish to Kaizer Chiefs’ - Fans

Masandawana surged to the top of the PSL standings following an emphatic win over Richards Bay. Tashreeq Matthews led the charge with a brace, while Malibongwe Khoza and Iqraam Rayners also found the back of the net to cap off a dominant performance.

After a disappointing 1-0 midweek defeat to Golden Arrows, Mamelodi Sundowns were under pressure and their fans made sure they felt it. 

But the defending Premier Soccer League champions responded emphatically, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Richards Bay that reignited belief and lifted them one point clear of Sekhukhune United at the top of the table.

With maximum points secured and spirits restored, GOAL takes a look at how fans reacted to Masandawana’s statement performance.  

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  • Nuno Santos of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    Great signing for Sundowns

    How did we convince such quality like Nuno Santos to come to the PSL? Directly involved in two goals! Imagine him playing on a better pitch! - Filis 

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  • Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    Immediate impact

    He did not need a season to acclimatise to South African football, he only needed 70 minutes! Pin-point passes, vision, shot, flair and a team player. I hope Santos does not have lawyers! - Black Afrikaner 

  • Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    Sundowns have their own Fernandes

    Nuno is an upgrade we needed in that midfield, this guy has pinpoint passes like Bruno Fernandes. - Milisa Mbazi

  • Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    Defence needs work

    Miguel Cardoso's fall will be his defence, he needs to fix that. - Samito 

  • Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpage

    Kind of score Sundowns score against Chiefs

    This is the kind of score we used to dish to Kaizer Chiefs before Cardoso came. - Sello 

  • Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    Good way to bounce back

    Cardoso silenced his critics! - AskwordDappooo

  • Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    Playing away is a concern

    At home we are flying. The only problem is when we play away. - Msizi 

  • Bathusi Aubaas, Thapelo Maseko and Fawaaz Basadien, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    Aubaas needs to work on weaknesses

    Bathusi Aubaas is a good player but I'm worried at the rate at which he loses balls, he really needs to fix that. - Reth_able 

  • Tashreeq Matthews of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    Credit to Cardoso & Matthews

    Miguel Cardoso and Tashreeq Matthews redeemed themselves well tonight. - Siyandda 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate Tashreeq Matthews' goalBackpagepix

    Great teamwork from Matthews

    Matthews’ impact is awesome even when he's not scoring. His presence brings creativity on the pitch. - Ndamu