Downs still getting used to life without Ribeiro

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso (below) has once again admitted that the void left by Lucas Ribeiro is proving difficult to fill after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership clash at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Despite being second on the premiership table, the Brazilians have been far from convincing this season.

The stalemate against Gallants came after Keanu Cupido’s own goal 10 minutes before halftime cancelled out Iqraam Rayners’ opener just minutes earlier.

Ribeiro controversially forced a move to Spanish La Liga 2 outfit Cultural Leonesa despite still being under contract at Sundowns. He was an unused substitute in their match against Racing de Santander last Sunday.