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Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Santos issues defiant CAFCL final warning

The Tshwane giants are standing on the precipice of continental immortality as they prepare to host AS FAR in the first leg of the continental final. Despite a wobble in their Premier Soccer League dominance, the Brazilians refuse to be distracted by local setbacks as they hunt their first African crown since 2016.

Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns, April 2026

Adams admits 'Downs are feeling the heat ahead CCL final - 'We haven't won anything this season'

The Masandawana midfielder has opened up about the growing pressure cooker inside Chloorkop, admitting that the heat is well and truly on the Tshwane giants as they gear up for a season-defining continental scrap. With the domestic race slipping through their fingers, the Brazilians find themselves in the rare, uncomfortable position of having to prove they haven't lost their clinical edge.

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Malesela raises concerns over Sundowns’ Champions League approach

The recent outings from the Brazilians have raised serious alarm bells, with performances dipping at a worrying moment for the Masandawana faithful as they head into the highly anticipated CAF Champions League final. A potential triumph would see the Tshwane giants add a second star to their crest, a landmark achievement that would send ripples across the continent and place South African football firmly in the spotlight. Now, former Chippa United coach has entered the debate, delivering a sharp assessment of whether Sundowns truly have the continental pedigree to go all the way and conquer Africa at long last.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Ex-Pirates skipper rallies Bucs to ‘enjoy football & get the last three points' to win the PSL title

The destiny of the Premier Soccer League title is firmly in the Sea Robbers’ hands, and club legend Happy Jele has urged the current squad to seize the moment. With Mamelodi Sundowns having played their last league game, which ended in disappointment, the former skipper has challenged the Buccaneers to keep their nerve and go all the way to end their decade-long wait for league glory.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso coy on Cupido's recovery - ‘I would like to tell many things’

The Portuguese mentor is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the defender's fitness, fueling further speculation over his availability. The centre-back has been at the centre of a swirling injury mystery following conflicting reports on the severity of the shoulder blow he suffered against Kaizer Chiefs. Despite the noise, the head coach opted for a cryptic approach, refusing to offer a definitive update on his recovery timeline.

Tlhopie Motsepe, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2022

Motsepe: Sundowns won't win forever

The Brazilians chairman has conceded that the club's unprecedented era of dominance in South African football was always destined to face a significant challenge. Following a shock defeat to TS Galaxy, the defending champions have left the door wide open for the Sea Robbers to snatch the Betway Premiership title.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns November 2025

Cardoso: The calendar beat Sundowns

The Brazilians coach has pointed the finger at a relentless fixture schedule after his side concluded their Betway Premiership season with a disappointing 3-2 defeat against the Rockets. The result leaves the Brazilians' title hopes hanging by a thread, with rivals Orlando Pirates now in pole position to secure the league crown over the coming fortnight.

Sedwyn George TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns

TS Galaxy 3- 2 Sundowns: 'The sun is down! Mathematically Chiefs can still win this league'

It was another goal fest as The Brazilians saw themselves on the wrong end of a five goal thriller to see their title hopes almost extinguished. Now, with just a three point lead and Orlando Pirates with two games in hand and a superior goal difference, the perennial PSL champions look set to lose out on the domestic title for the first time in eight years.

Siphesihle Ndlovu, Kaizer Chiefs

Ndlovu 'got away with murder' says former referee

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has sensationally claimed that the 29-year-old midfield enforcer should have been sent off multiple times during Amakhosi's stalemate with The Brazilians. The officiating of the game has come under intense scrutiny following a series of high-octane incidents at a packed Loftus Versfeld.

Peter Shalulile and Bathusi Aubaas, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates

Sundowns star faces World Cup heartbreak

Masanadawana face an anxious wait over the fitness of one of their key midfielders as the national team prepares to name their preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the global showpiece on the horizon, injury concerns have emerged at the worst possible time for a player once considered a certainty for the Belgian mentor's selection.