Mamelodi Sundowns news today: Cardoso fumes, CAF CL win, and PSL title race & more

Published on 14 Mar 2026 at 08:57 by Ayomide Oguntimehin

Here is a round-up of the biggest stories involving Mamelodi Sundowns in the last 24 hours, from their strong showing in the CAF Champions League to scheduling complaints and the ongoing Premier Soccer League title battle.

Cardoso blasts PSL scheduling before Champions League clash

Miguel Cardoso has criticised the domestic schedule, claiming the Brazilians were treated unfairly ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Stade Malien.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns boss — Miguel Cardoso – Photo by Mamelodi Sundowns

The Portuguese coach argued that his team had to play a league match shortly before the continental fixture, while several other clubs in the competition had longer preparation periods.

Sundowns crush Stade Malien in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Masandawana put one foot in the semi-finals after beating Stade Malien 3–0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Mamelodi Sundowns players Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba celebrate a goal. Photo – Mamelodi Sundowns

Goals from Khuliso Mudau, Brayan Leon and Iqraam Rayners gave the South African giants a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg in Mali.

Pirates and Sundowns neck-and-neck in PSL title race

The race for the PSL crown remains wide open as the Yellows and Orlando Pirates are level on 47 points after 20 games.

Thapelo Morena, Lebo Mothiba and Malibongwe Khoza, Mamelodi Sundowns — Thapelo Morena, Lebo Mothiba and Malibongwe Khoza – Image Downs

Papi Zothwane believes the title battle could go down to the final matches of the season given the quality within both squads.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Chief Editor at Soccernet NG, Afrik Foot Nigeria & South Africa. Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, Topmercato, and Milan News24, among others. He holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X: @ayo_oguntimehin.