Cardoso's Brazilians eye early league control against struggling Magesi

MAMELODI Sundowns will look to take control of the Betway Premiership when they host Magesi FC at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday at 3pm.

- SMISO MSOMI

The Brazilians have built their decade-long dominance on seizing early momentum, often sprinting into pole position before the chasing pack can react.

Miguel Cardoso’s side currently sit third on the log, but with Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United only in action in midweek, this clash presents a golden opportunity to rise to the summit.

Victory would underline Sundowns’ intent to once again dictate the pace of the league campaign.

The champions come into this encounter unbeaten, with three wins and two draws from their opening five matches.

Their defensive organisation has been a standout feature — just one goal conceded all season — while six goals scored show they can grind out results even when not at their fluent best.