The reigning PSL champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are 15 points clear at the top and on course to retain their league title, but the team’s head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is unhappy. The Brazilians have accumulated 51 points from 19 outings after Wednesday’s 4-2 win against Sekhukhune United in Polokwane, Limpopo. According to Opta Jabu, who record Premier Soccer League (PSL) statistics, “Sundowns have become the fastest team in PSL history to reach 50 points in a top-flight season, doing so in…

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have been pitted against North African clubs in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday afternoon. Pirates, who won this competition in 1995, have been drawn against Algerian side, MC Alger, and the tie will be played over two legs with Pirates set to start away and look to finish the job at home in the second leg. If Pirates make it to the semis, they’ll…

South Africa would come to a standstill if Orlando Pirates were to meet Mamelodi Sundowns in this year’s CAF Champions League final. With this in mind, Pirates mentor Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts ahead of the quarter-finals draw on Thursday, 20 February, as the Buccaneers and Brazilians will be in the hat. Pirates, who finished top of Group C, have three possible opponents in the quarter-finals: Sundowns, Algerian side MC Alger, and Pyramids from Egypt. Meanwhile, Sundowns settled for…

In light of Solly Krok’s passing, Mamelodi Sundowns have paid tribute to their former owner. Solly Krok, who was 95, passed away this week due to natural causes. His twin brother, Abe, succumbed to an illness back in 2013. The Krok brothers, together with the Tsichlas family, were owners of the reigning PSL champions before billionaire Patrice Motsepe bought the club in 2004. “The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of…

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has insisted that the team’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup will be for all of Africa. The ‘Brazilians’ became the first team from the continent to welcome the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at their base, Chloorkop, Gauteng, yesterday, February 6, ahead of the tournament in June. The United States (US) will host the 32-team tournament, and Africa will be represented by four teams: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca…