Mamelodi Sundowns news today: Transfer milestone, CAF promise and fixture headache

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Here’s a live round-up of the latest Mamelodi Sundowns stories from the last 24 hours, featuring transfer history, continental ambitions, and scheduling challenges.

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Leon deal hits major transfer milestone

Mamelodi Sundowns’ signing of Lucas Ribeiro Costa Leon from Colombia in January has marked a historic moment, becoming the 10,000th transfer completed via TransferRoom — a significant landmark in global football dealings.

Brayan Leon of Mamelodi Sundowns
Brayan Leon celebrates a goal. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns

Stade Malien coach sends warning

Mauril Njoya has made a bold promise about his side’s future, insisting they will return stronger in the CAF Champions League.

“…we are going to come back… this place is ours,” he declared.

Sundowns face tough CAF scheduling

Head coach Miguel Cardoso will have to navigate a demanding fixture list as Sundowns juggle domestic and continental commitments.

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

The Brazilians face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the CAF Champions League semi-finals, but must also play league fixtures in between — including a clash against Polokwane City FC.

Rescheduled matches against Stellenbosch FC and Chippa United FC further add to the congestion as Sundowns chase success on multiple fronts.

Mailula receives warm return in Belgium

Former Sundowns forward Cassius Mailula has been warmly welcomed back by KV Kortrijk following his return to Belgium. This shows his continued connection with the club.

Cassius Mailula, Wydad AC
Image – Wydad AC

This live update captures the key Mamelodi Sundowns developments over the past 24 hours, from transfer milestones and continental ambitions to the growing challenge of a packed fixture schedule.

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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.