Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Kekana frustrations, Masandawana send warning, & more

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Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Kekana frustrations, Masandawana send warning, & more

The latest Mamelodi Sundowns news in the last 24 hours including Masandawana star unhappy with frustrations, the Brazilians warn parents about scammers who are looking for ‘Christmas’ money, and more.

Sundowns news as they break

Kekana opens up on lack of game-time

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Gomolemo Kekana has opened up on his lack of game-time at the club.

Kekana’s lack of involvement in Miguel Cardoso’s first team has attracted attention, particularly after reports emerged that he had rejected a contract extension from the Tshwane giants.

The 20-year-old was promoted to the senior team ahead of the 2025/26 campaign after establishing himself as one of South Africa’s promising young talents after being part of the Amajita squad that won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before representing the country at the FIFA U20 World Cup. 

Despite Kenana’s achievements at international level, breaking into Sundowns’ star-studded squad has proved challenging, with competition for places limiting his opportunities. 

However, the Zebediela native midfielder has not allowed his situation at club level to affect his commitment to the national team.

Speaking to journalists at the University of Pretoria ahead of the South Africa U23 side’s AFCON/Olympic Games qualifiers against Madagascar, Kekana admitted that there are moments of frustration but stressed the importance of maintaining perspective.

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

“There could be frustrations here and there but you just have to focus on what you want and I’m glad to be here to represent my country which is very important for me,” Kekana said.

“It’s always a pleasure and privilege to represent the national team, I thank the coaches and staff members for believing in me.”

Sundowns send stern warning

Sundowns U17 coach Mark Mayambela has warned parents about fraudsters using his name to extort money in exchange for fake academy placements at Chloorkop.

According to the former midfielder, scammers have been operating on social media and messaging platforms, impersonating him and promising unsuspecting youngsters guaranteed spots in Sundowns’ Gauteng Development League teams in exchange for cash.

Mayambela, who recently guided the Brazilians’ U17 side to a dominant GDL league title triumph, has distanced himself completely from these individuals, stressing that neither he nor the Chloorkop-based club ever charge players for trials or academy placements.

“The past week, there’s a parent that came with a son; they drove all the way from Tembisa. They had a form with them. It’s unfortunate the world that we’re living in, where people are trying their luck. We are close to December, they want to buy Christmas clothes,” noted Mayambela, speaking to SuperSport TV. 

“But to the parents you know, they must be careful of this scam. Even to the players, I know sometimes we are desperate to make it at Sundowns or any other club, but verify the information first.” 

“With us, obviously most of our players are players that are scouted, but every now and then they always come, they always take references if they are… It’s not nice when people are taking people’s money because parents, they always want to see their kids playing football, they want to see them playing for Sundowns.” 

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“So, we really need to be careful in that and put the word out there. If you see something like this or know somebody that is doing this, let’s report so that we minimise the people who are being scammed,” he went on.

Ex-Sundowns coach explains Bafana Bafana draw vs Kenya

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has laid the blame directly on his side’s finishing after dropping points against Benni McCarthy’s Kenya.

He insists that South Africa didn’t take their chances.

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