Following their CAF Champions League final defeat to Pyramids FC, there is an update on the future of Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.
Sundowns were beaten 3-2 on aggregate by the Egyptian outfit, a big disappointment for the Tshwane giants after struggling for nine years to get into the final.
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Cardoso was brought in at the end of 2024 to replace Manqoba Mngqithi and one of the expectations for him was for the Portuguese mentor to lead the club to the Champions League final. He managed to get the club to the final hurdle, but they were unable to get their hands on the trophy.
Despite the defeat, Soccer Laduma understands that Cardoso has the full backing of management at Chloorkop and he will be given another opportunity to push for the Champions League title.
There is, however, a lot more pressure on the coach to deliver more than just the Betway Premiership title next season. The club is not likely to accept the coach not delivering the Champions League title next season.
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Sundowns are going to back Cardoso with new players during the transfer window, with the coach expected to have a bigger say in who they bring in after spending the last few months getting to know South African football better.
Soccer Laduma contacted Sundowns for comment on the situation but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
