Downs winning battles, but losing identity

In my view, Mamelodi Sundowns might be winning, but there is something missing about their identity.

- Katlego Modiba

There’s something about Miguel Cardoso that simply doesn’t sit well with a section of the Sundowns fan base and some pundits

The man just can’t win in the court of public opinion, and every match is scrutinised through a lens of scepticism.

The Portuguese coach masterminded a 3-1 victory over Saint-Éloi Lupopo in their opening match of the Caf Champions League group stages, yet some supporters were still questioning the team’s performance and overall direction.

It left me asking, what more must he do to convince certain fans that he is actually on the right track?

Then I remembered what former coach Pitso Mosimane once said about results not being enough to please the Sundowns faithful.

At Sundowns, how you win also matters and it’s from this point that some of the criticism takes root.