'I don't choose players'

SUNDOWNS: CARDOSO EXPLAINS TRANSFER POLICY AT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

- Katlego Modiba

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has emphasised that the acquisition of Fawaaz Basadien was not solely his decision, but rather a collaborative one involving the club's hierarchy.

The Brazilians have had a quiet transfer window so far, with Basadien's arrival from Stellenbosch FC, their only signing following the team's involvement in the recent Fifa Club World Cup.

Basadien made his debut off the bench in the 78th minute of Sundowns' 4-0 thumping of Richards Bay in the MTN8 quarterfinal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.

"It's important to clarify that at Sundowns, it's not the coach that chooses the players. I don't choose players that come to the team," said Cardoso.