Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., the reigning South African champions, have encountered an unexpected setback ahead of their upcoming fixtures due to a recent change in their coaching staff. In December 2024, the club dismissed head coach Manqoba Mngqithi following a series of disappointing results, including two draws in the CAF Champions League group stage and a loss in the South African
To address this, Sundowns appointed Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso as Mngqithi’s successor. Cardoso, 52, brings experience from managing teams across Portugal, France, Spain, and Greece. Notably, he led Tunisian club Espérance to the CAF Champions League final before his departure in October 2024.
This coaching transition presents challenges as the team adapts to new leadership and strategies. The timing is crucial, with Sundowns set to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025, facing formidable opponents like Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, and Ulsan HD in Group F.
The club’s supporters remain hopeful that Cardoso’s expertise will steer Mamelodi Sundowns through this period, maintaining their competitive edge both domestically and internationally.
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