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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso dismisses favouritism claims at Sundowns - 'Coach has no sons in the team'

This is a season that has the Masandawana faithful counting down to the final whistle, hopeful that the Tshwane giants can still salvage success from what has largely felt like a campaign to forget. With frustrations mounting and fingers pointed at management and the coach, questions have swirled around team selections. However, Cardoso has set the record straight and firmly dismissed the allegations.

Miguel Cardoso, February 2026

Are Sundowns planning to sack Cardoso? Motsepe breaks silence

The tactician has been under incredible pressure as the Tshwane giants struggle to impose themselves as compared to previous seasons. Already, the Brazilians failed to win the Nedbank Cup, the Carling Knockout, and the MTN8, meaning their ambitions of lifting multiple trophies are not tenable. Masandawana's inconsistency raises more questions about whether they are competitive enough to win the PSL and CAF Champions League.

Monnapule Saleng, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Cardoso hits out at the 'misinformation' surrounding Saleng's fitness

The 27-year-old last played a competitive football match in November 2025 while on loan at Orbit College from Orlando Pirates. He was apparently playing while carrying a thigh injury that flared up again after his shock move to Chloorkop in January. Now, as February draws to a close, rumours have started swirling about why the winger has yet to make an appearance in a match day squad at Masandawana.

Teboho Mokoena, Athini Maqokolo, Nuno Santos, AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

AmaZulu 0-1 Sundowns: ‘Leon is turning into a view once! Allende saved Cardoso; why is Matthews always in the Downs XI?’

Brazilians returned to the top of the Premier Soccer League table after edging Usuthu 1-0 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday. As the match appeared to be headed for a goalless draw, the Chilean rose from the bench to grab the only goal of the match and spark wild celebrations from Masandawana, who were staring at another humiliating outing following the Nedbank Cup exit.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Sundowns legend blasts 'ineffective' Cardoso

The Brazilians went into their Nedbank Cup Round of 16 tie against TS Galxy brimming with confidence after qualifying for the CAF Champions League quarter finals, and beating league title rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1. But the coach fielded a side full of fringe players who were undone by the Rockets to crash out of the Nedbank Cup. Now Sello Mahlangu has lashed out at the coach and his decision making.

Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns

Has Leon shattered Rayners' World Cup dreams? Ex-Sundowns star responds

Even as the Masandawana coach rotates his squad to keep the team fresh, the former Stellenbosch FC star still struggles for regular game time. Despite the Brazilians blowing hot and cold, competition for places remains fierce, limiting his match opportunities. Having travelled to the United States with the Tshwane giants last June, he now hopes to make the trip again, but this time with the South Africa national soccer team.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Excuse or reality? Cardoso blames pitch after Sundowns' Nedbank Cup elimination

Masandawana's inconsistency this season was exposed again after falling to the Rockets in a domestic knockout competition. After two consecutive morale-boosting wins against Orlando Pirates and MC Alger, many expected the Tshwane giants to sweep their cup rivals aside, but that was not the case. The elimination is set to add more pressure on the coach at a time the season is heading towards a vital period.