Cardoso Responds To Sundowns Exit Claims 

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed rumours suggesting he might be sacked, with former coach Pitso Mosimane reportedly linked to a potential return. Cardoso, who took over from Manqoba Mngqithi in December 2024, led Sundowns to a Betway Premiership title and a CAF Champions League final, where they lost to Pyramids. This season, however, he has already missed out on two trophies, both won by Orlando Pirates, prompting speculation about his future amid growing fan dissatisfaction. Cardoso dismissed the rumours, saying people are spreading noise about things they are unsure of, and urged fans not to be “poisoned” by

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Official: Sundowns Winger Completes Move To Europe

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Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko has joined Cypriot side AEL Limassol on loan, as previously reported by iDisk Times. The loan move until the end of the season was confirmed by the Cypriot side, where he will link up with South African compatriot Luther Singh. At the beginning of the current campaign, Cyprus giants Aris Limassol were interested in the winger but couldn’t agree on a club-to-club and the move collapsed. Since then, Maseko played just over 100 minutes in Sundowns’ senior side. He played a few games in the reserve side to keep himself fit and this move could

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Cardoso On Leon Debut

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reacted to new signing Brayan Leon’s performance on the player’s debut in the 2-0 win over Orbit College in Tshwane on Monday evening. Leon, 25, joined the defending champions Betway Premiership earlier this month and made his debut coming off the bench at the start of the second half. The Colombian scored the winner 20 minutes after getting on to help Sundowns return to the top of the log with 29 points in 14 matches. Cardoso was happier that Leon is giving the team options, especially with a lot of the regulars absent

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Sundowns Reclaim Top Spot As Leon Scores On Dream Debut

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Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership after overcoming Orbit College, with debutant Brayan Leon marking his first appearance with a goal. The other goal was scored by Arthur Sales, who opened the scoring early in the first half. Miguel Cardoso, who has been linked with exit for some time in the last few weeks, opted to start several players who are not regular starters.  The lineup included Lebo Mothiba, Siphephele Mkhulise, Kegan Johannes and Kutlwano Letlhaku, with Thato Sibiya handed his first-team debut. The hosts began on the front foot, dominating possession and pushing forward in

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Sundowns & Orbit College Announced XI

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In the return of Betway Premier after 42 days break, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orbit College confirmed their starting line-ups. The Betway Premiership makes its return this evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, where defending champions Sundowns lock horns with newcomers Orbit College. Sundowns have a chance to go top of the Premiership this evening should they be victorious. Players coming back from AFCON also had a bit of time to rest after Bafana were eliminated in the round of 16. Despite their availability, midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena will see this one out as he will be serving a suspension after receiving

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Modiba Raring To Restart League Action  

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Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba is upbeat and ready to resume action in the Betway Premiership and on a high. The defending champions currently occupy second position on the league standings with 26 points in 13 outings, two points from log leaders Orlando Pirates, who have played a game less. Sundowns welcome rookies Orbit College to the Lucas Moripe Stadium in their first match of the year on Monday evening. Orbit are in 13th position with 13 points from 14 matches and two points from the relegation zone. Upbeat as he is and wanting maximum points for his side Modiba

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Pirates Confirm Striker’s Loan

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed the loan of Tshegofatso Mabasa to Stellenbosch for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. iDiski Times had previously reported the move after Mabasa joined Gavin Hunt’s team for training on the weekend. Mabasa, who was a regular at Pirates last season under Jose Riveiro, featured just five times in the league for Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team this season, scoring one goal. This is not the first time the 29-year-old has had to go on loan for regular game time, having previously had spells at Sekhukhune United and Swallows. 

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Exclusive: Pirates Set To Make Decision on Shandu

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Orlando Pirates are currently engaged in discussions with Bandile Shandu’s representative, Mike Makaab, concerning the player’s future. Shandu’s contract with the Buccaneers is set to expire at the end of the season.  This marks the sixth season the 31-year-old has spent with Ezimnyama Ngenkani, having joined the club from Maritzburg United at the start of the 2021/22 campaign. While he initially arrived as more of a midfielder, he has spent much of his time at Pirates operating in the right-back position. Shandu has racked up 110 appearances in Pirates colours, netting 11 goals and registering five assists in the process.

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Kaze – Why Chiefs Haven’t Made Any Jan Signings Yet

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has spoken about the reasons his side has not been active in the current transfer window. Amakhosi have been quiet this January, with no official signings and departures confirmed as yet – despite the club being linked with some players. The Soweto giants are gearing to return to league action with their first assignment of 2026 a Betway Premiership encounter against Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday, 20 January. They are currently in fourth place on the standings with 24 points in 13 games four points from top-placed Orlando Pirates, who have announced

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