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Solid start to campaign delights Downs coach

November 24, 2025

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The Citizen

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his satisfaction after watching his side open their Caf Champions League group-stage campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Saint-Éloi Lupopo at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

- Katlego Modiba

Solid start to campaign delights Downs coach

The win places the Brazilians at the top of Group C, ahead of Sudanese outfit Al-Hilal.

This comes after Algerian giants MC Alger, managed by former Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena, suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Hilal on Friday.

Sundowns have made a far brighter start to this year's round-robin phase compared to last season, where they stuttered to two consecutive draws in their opening matches. That sluggish start ultimately cost former coach Manqoba Mngqithi his job.

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