Here is your full guide for all the latest news, results and matches involving Masandawana
Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing for the defence of their PSL title after returning for pre-season at the end of June.
The Brazilians won an unprecedented seventh straight PSL crown with a record 73 points and nearly went the season unbeaten before Cape Town City secured a 1-0 victory on the final day.
However, Sundowns’ preparations were rocked by news that head coach Rulani Mokwena is in talks was in talks to leave the club.
The tactician was reportedly not aligned with the club’s transfer strategy while he apparently did not meet certain targets.
Afrik Foot, however, understands supremacy wars behind the scenes between Mokwena and Sporting Director Flemming Bird have left his position untenable.
Mokwena feels undermined by Berg who is ‘going it alone’ in terms of identifying the players to leave and join the club which has angered the tactician and having refused to abide by the Sporting Directors modus operandi, he has opted to leave.
It means Sundowns will be in the market for a new coach at a time when they are supposed to be focusing on preparations for the new season.
In Mokwena’s absence, first team coach Manqoba Mngqithi is overseeing training as they prepare for a run of fixtures in pre-season before the PSL kicks off in August.
Mamelodi Sundowns' next match, times, and venues
The Brazilians have confirmed that they will be returning to Europe for pre-season with a trip to Austria scheduled in July.
Masandawana have so far confirmed a match with Saudi giants Al-Hilal on July 26 with more still to come.
Keep it here to learn more about the exact fixtures and locations for Masandawana in pre-season.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ most recent matches
May 11, 2024: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Royal AM – PSL
May 14, 2024: Royal AM 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns – PSL
May 18, 2024: Stellenbosch 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – PSL
May 21, 2024: TS Galaxy 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – PSL
May 26, 2024: Mamelodi Sundowns 0-1 Cape Town City – PSL
June 1, 2024: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Orlando Pirates – Nedbank Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns next match – Latest news
The Brazilians are yet to release their full programme but they will meet English side Cardiff City on July 23 before taking on Saudi giants Al-Hilal on July 26 ahead of the PSL fixtures kick off in July.
However, the club has already parted ways with four players in defender Brian Onyango, midfielders Bongani Zungu and Gaston Sirino as well as striker Thabiso Kutumela.
No new arrivals have been announced and it seems a coach will be among the fresh faces at Chloorkop following reports that Mokwena is on his way out.
