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Mamelodi Sundowns’ Miguel Cardoso: Why the Champions League Win Justifies His Future at the Club

With the CAF Champions League trophy secured, Mamelodi Sundowns’ management has faced scrutiny over their decision to retain Miguel Cardoso despite early-season setbacks. Legend Roger Feutmba argues that firing a coach who delivered continental glory is not only unjustified but a tactical misstep—one that risks squandering a rare moment of dominance in African football.

8 Nov 2026
CAF Champions LeagueMamelodi SundownsMiguel Cardoso
Mamelodi Sundowns survive Carling Knockout thriller to extend domestic trophy hopes
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Mamelodi Sundowns survive Carling Knockout thriller to extend domestic trophy hopes

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup last 16, ending their Champions League disappointment with a late winner from Thandi Selepe. With multiple domestic trophies still in play, coach Miguel Cardoso faces the challenge of maintaining momentum while navigating a crowded schedule.

27 Oct 2026
CAF Champions League 2026/27: The 16 Teams Set to Define Africa’s Premier Club Competition
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CAF Champions League 2026/27: The 16 Teams Set to Define Africa’s Premier Club Competition

The 2026/27 CAF Champions League group stages will feature 16 clubs, including defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns—who survived a shock exit before rebounding—and the absence of Al Ahly, Africa’s most decorated side. With the Cairo draw looming, tactical battles and historical rivalries will shape a campaign already marked by unpredictability.

26 Oct 2026
Orlando Pirates Defy Expectations to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stages
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Orlando Pirates Defy Expectations to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stages

Orlando Pirates have become the only South African club to reach the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League this season. The Buccaneers secured qualification with a commanding 4–0 vic

25 Oct 2026
Miguel Cardoso’s defiant vision: Mamelodi Sundowns must turn CAF Champions League heartbreak into a springboard
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Miguel Cardoso’s defiant vision: Mamelodi Sundowns must turn CAF Champions League heartbreak into a springboard

After a dramatic exit from the 2026 CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Miguel Cardoso has refused to dwell on failure—instead, he has outlined a tactical and psychological blueprint for redemption. With the club’s future in the competition now uncertain, his words carry weight as the team prepares for a new challenge.

25 Oct 2026
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Shuaib Walters Returns to Scotland to Finalise UEFA B Licence Amidst Rising Coaching Ambitions

Mamelodi Sundowns’ development goalkeeper coach Shuaib Walters has returned to Scotland to complete the final phase of his UEFA B coaching licence, marking a significant step in his evolving career path. The move underscores Walters’ growing profile in the coaching sphere and his potential future influence on the game beyond his playing days.

21 Oct 2026
CAF Women’s Champions League 2026: Ampem Darkoa Ladies join Group B after contentious draw in Cairo
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CAF Women’s Champions League 2026: Ampem Darkoa Ladies join Group B after contentious draw in Cairo

Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies secure a spot in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after a legal victory over Edo Queens, landing in Group B alongside defending champions AS FAR. The draw in Cairo sets up a competitive Group B, with the tournament kicking off in Egypt from November 1–15.

20 Oct 2026
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Kwasi Sibo’s CAF Champions League debut seals Al Swehly’s first-leg advantage over Esperance
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Kwasi Sibo’s CAF Champions League debut seals Al Swehly’s first-leg advantage over Esperance

Ghana’s Kwasi Sibo made his continental club competition bow as Al Swehly edged past Tunisia’s Esperance de Tunis in a hard-fought 1-0 win at Misurata Stadium. The result sets up a tense return leg while reinforcing the Libyan side’s ambitions in Africa’s premier tournament.

19 Oct 2026
Al Swehly FCBreaking NewsCAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns target historic CAF Champions League treble as title defence begins
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Mamelodi Sundowns target historic CAF Champions League treble as title defence begins

With their second CAF Champions League crown secured in May, Mamelodi Sundowns now set their sights on a third continental title—a feat no African club has achieved. The South African giants return to the competition with a squad built for dominance and a manager determined to write history.

18 Oct 2026
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Mamelodi Sundowns’ historic CAF Champions League triumph sets stage for CAF Awards dominance
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Mamelodi Sundowns’ historic CAF Champions League triumph sets stage for CAF Awards dominance

With their second African Champions League title secured, Mamelodi Sundowns are poised to dominate the 2026 CAF Awards, with goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, striker Teboho Mokoena, and manager Miguel Cardoso among the frontrunners for individual accolades. The club’s second trophy in a decade cements their legacy as South Africa’s most decorated continental side.

5 Oct 2026
The council of couch critics must stand down: Jomo Sono’s blunt rebuke to South Africa’s toxic football culture
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The council of couch critics must stand down: Jomo Sono’s blunt rebuke to South Africa’s toxic football culture

Jomo Sono, one of Africa’s most revered football figures, has delivered a searing indictment of the toxic criticism facing Pitso Mosimane and Bafana Bafana, calling out the ‘60 million coaches’ who now dictate the national team’s fate. His words—delivered with the authority of a man who played alongside Pele and built Jomo Cosmos into a talent factory—expose the hypocrisy of a generation that demands perfection while offering no constructive input.

4 Oct 2026
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Orlando Pirates Edge Closer to CAF Champions League Group Stage After Victory Over La Cure Waves
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Orlando Pirates Edge Closer to CAF Champions League Group Stage After Victory Over La Cure Waves

Orlando Pirates stand just two matches away from securing a place in the coveted CAF Champions League group stages following a decisive performance at Orlando Stadium. The South African side dispatche

14 Sept 2026
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