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Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Downs star answers critics who question his work rate - 'We are all different'

The Portuguese star is fast settling with the Tshwane giants and has made vital contributions, especially in the CAF Champions League. Given that this is his first season in the Premier Soccer League, the playmaker is still in the process of familiarising himself with the terrain of the competition. Despite what he has shown, some have criticised the 27-year-old, but he has answered them.

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Grant Kekana, Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns, Keabetswe Ramotsei, Chippa United, August 2025

Kekana prioritises Sundowns over national duty - ‘My primary focus is Mamelodi Sundowns’

The Masandawana defender has insisted that his omission from the Bafana squad in their past few camps is not a concern for him as he focuses on helping his club achieve its targets. The defender has developed into one of the most reliable figures in Miguel Cardoso’s set-up this season, battling back from an injury-hit spell to re-establish himself at the core of Sundowns’ defensive unit.

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Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Sundowns vs Stade Malien Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

After engaging in the Premier Soccer League game just days ago, Masandawana have regrouped and are fully focused on the CAF Champions League. The Tshwane giants needed a win in their last group match to reach the quarter-finals and now begin their campaign in the knockout phase. Given that they will host the continental rivals, Downs must make sure they take full advantage of home support.

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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso is going to be furious! PSL confirm mid-week fixture for 'Downs

The Brazilians have been balancing responsibilities between the Premier Soccer League title race and the CAF Champions League which gives Masandawana a much heavier schedule than their title rivals Orlando Pirates. Their coach has called on the league to give them more breathing space in the fixture schedule as they juggle both competitions but these pleas have been ignored by the PSL, which has clearly angered the Portuguese coach. And now, with the latest rescheduling announced he is not going to be happy at all.

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Miguel Cardoso and Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns

Zwane and Sundowns players' return to Bafana excites Cardoso but 'let’s see what happens in the next months'

Players from Masandawana dominated the South Africa national football team squad at the 2023 AFCON tournament, forming the backbone of coach Hugo Broos’ side. However, the most recent national team selections have seen stars from Orlando Pirates making up the majority of the squad. Still, the Brazilians’ players are gradually forcing their way back into the national team fold as they continue to impress at the club level.

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Teboho Mokoena, Iqraam Rayners and Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns

No 'disrespect' to Pirates as Chiefs legend calls the PSL title race for Sundowns - 'Write it down'

The Brazilians were back to their dominant best in beating the Mswenko Boys in a PSL clash on Tuesday, despite resting several players ahead of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal on Friday. The regulation 2-0 win moved former Amakhosi winger and now vocal pundit Junior Khanye to declare the title race with the Buccaneers was as good as over before they even kicked a ball in their own mid-week league assignment against Richards Bay.

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Miguel Cardoso and Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso not celebrating Orbit win, drags in Pep Guardiola - 'A dark day for football in South Africa'

The Brazilians have been balancing responsibilities between the Premier Soccer League and the CAF Champions League. That continental involvement gives Masandawana a heavier schedule than their domestic rivals, with frequent travel and high-intensity fixtures adding to their workload. Their coach has called on the league to give them more breathing space in the fixture schedule as they juggle both competitions. But there have not been positive responses from the PSL, and that has angered their Portuguese coach.

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Cardoso, Ouaddou & PSL coaches warned about referees

Referees play critical roles in any football competitions but are always on the verge of a severe dressing-down if they make decisions considered biased. The coaches have always expressed their dissatisfaction openly when they feel decisions made were against their teams. Although freedom of expression is allowed, an experienced tactician has cautined his colleagues against public condemnation of the match officials.

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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025

Forget PSL! Cardoso under fresh pressure as new demand is placed on him

The Downs tactician continues to attract criticism as the Tshwane giants chase two trophies at a time; they are seen as the pale shadows of their former selves. Already, there is pressure for him to succeed in both races, and it shows that even though he might defend the league title, a section of the club's supporters will not be fully satisfied. As the season moves fast towards the decisive homestretch, the former Esperance tactician finds himself in a difficult dilemma.

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