Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up about receiving words of support from Pitso Mosimane as his side competes in the CAF Champions League final.
Sundowns secured a 1-0 victory over AS FAR Rabat in the first leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon, taking a crucial advantage into next weekend’s return leg.
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Ahead of the match, Mosimane sent a message of support to Cardoso and his team as they represent the nation on the continent.
Mosimane has won the Champions League three times, including with the Brazilians in 2016 when they defeated Zamalek in the final.
Cardoso expressed his gratitude for the backing, noting how much it meant coming from a South African coach who previously lifted the trophy with Masandawana.
“I didn’t have ever the privilege to cross paths with him or to meet him. I would be very pleased, obviously, to have that chance,” said Cardoso.
“And I’m very thankful for his support because it means that he has still Sundowns in the heart, but most of all, it means that he’s on the side of the team from his country.
“That is obviously very important for us that we have the support of the country and that support should be systematic and done in concrete actions towards what we have to face throughout an entire season.
“It’s a moment, obviously, that energy comes from all sides and as much union, as much communion and as much peace we have around us, the best to allow us to work in the direction that we want.
“So, any support will be welcome. And as I said, thank you very much for those words.”
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