Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Jali on Mofokeng & Zwane

All the news making headlines about Mamelodi Sundowns, including Miguel Cardoso’s opinion on PSL players’ struggles to move abroad, and Andile Jali’s stance on Relebohile Mofokeng comparisons with Themba Zwane.

Mamelodi Sundowns players lauding fans before a match. Image, Sundowns

Biggest hurdle for PSL players in bid to play abroad

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has pointed out the biggest hurdle for South African footballers seeking European moves.

The debate about the quality of Bafana Bafana players was sparked after the 2025 AFCON finals, as well as the recent back-to-back international friendly matches against Panama. Conversations about how South Africa players will match their 2026 FIFA World Cup opponents are ongoing.

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

“South Africa has talent, everyone knows. What is important, obviously, is how to bring that talent abroad. We all know that the base of the football structure in South Africa is not exactly like in Europe,” said Cardoso.

“What do I mean by this? In Europe, the club looks for very young players because they always think about the business of reselling them. Even the biggest teams always think about how to manage the youth; it’s quite important.

Jali not welcoming Mofokeng & Zwane comparisons

Andile Jali says he doesn’t like it when people make comparisons between players, weighing in on who should be South Africa’s number 10 between Themba Zwane and Relebohile Mofokeng.

#ICYMI: Andile Jali says he doesn’t like it when people make comparisons between players, weighing in on who should be South Africa’s number 10 between Themba Zwane and Relebohile Mofokeng. https://t.co/Dv7yzMM9nu pic.twitter.com/OWuChFZrDn
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“Why make comparison with a young man,” probed Jali on the Arena Sports Show.

“He hasn’t even played for long and you are talking about him. Let him play at least 10 successive years then we can talk, not after one or two years.

Hugo Broos and Relebohile Mofokeng. Photo: SAFA Media

“He’s young, so let him play and enjoy himself. Now the boy is not growing.”

Sundowns fully focused on date with Durban

Zuko Mdunyelwa insists that Mamelodi Sundowns remain fully focused ahead of their clash with a Durban City side that's also on form, sitting just outside the top 5 on goal difference, with a place in the Nedbank Cup secured. pic.twitter.com/tIZdYbHhXg
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Zuko Mdunyelwa insists that Mamelodi Sundowns remain fully focused ahead of their clash with a Durban City side that’s also on form, sitting just outside the top 5 on goal difference, with a place in the Nedbank Cup secured.