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IOL News
28-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns eye redemption in Cairo after late slip in CAF Champions League final first leg
Mothobi Mvala has urges Mamelodi Sundowns to stay focused and 'defend with the ball' ahead of their decisive CAF Champions League final second leg against Pyramids in Cairo. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix After finally breaking their CAF Champions League semi-final curse, Mamelodi Sundowns must overcome a defensive obstacle in order to boost their silverware chances. Sundowns are in the continental showpiece final for the first time since winning the crown in 2016, having exited in the semi-finals in the past two seasons. However, they did not start the first leg of the two-legged final on a positive note, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by fellow finalists Pyramids at home, Loftus Versfeld, last Saturday. Sundowns allowed Pyramids to sneak in the equaliser deep in stoppage time, giving the Egyptian side a crucial away goal advantage heading into the second leg in Cairo on Sunday night (7pm kick-off). 𝑹𝑶𝑨𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑶𝑭 𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳𝑺 🌍🏆 As the team prepares for the biggest test yet, Jayden Adams, club legend Tiyani Mabunda, and supporter Lindiwe Mashele carry the heart and hope of Masandawana into the second leg. 🙌 The journey continues, Watch Episode 6… — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 27, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Despite being the best team domestically — with eight successive Premiership titles — and one of the most consistent on the continent, lapses in concentration have plagued Sundowns' cup campaigns. The Brazilians have often conceded late, costly goals that have derailed their ambitions. They have suffered similar setbacks in Africa, including Mothobi Mvala's own goal in the dying moments of last year's semi-final second leg against Wydad Casablanca. With the need to score and avoid conceding in Cairo, Mvala has spoken openly about what must change for the team to progress. Final session before we jet off to Cairo. All focused on the mission ahead. 😤#Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #RabatsenaGape — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 27, 2025 'Conceding in the last minutes of the game hurts a lot — especially when you look at the last few big tournaments,' Mvala said. 'In knockout games, that's when we actually lose concentration. The same thing happened against Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, Magesi in the Carling Knockout final, and Wydad. 'The only thing we need to do now is defend with the ball. Keep possession and not allow them to regain it or deliver crosses into the box. If you recall, in all our games towards the end, we always concede from crosses, and that's something we're aware of and trying our best to stop.' Mvala has not featured as much as he would have liked in the Champions League knockout stage due to a lengthy injury layoff. However, having regained full fitness, he is ready to contribute when needed — especially with a clean sheet being pivotal in the second leg. Mothobi Mvala after the victory in Egypt 🇪🇬 — K.L.16 (@LangaKhulekani) April 27, 2025 'Definitely, I am still part of the team. For me, it's about supporting the guys who are playing, because they've been doing well,' Mvala said. 'Grant (Kekana) has been doing well — I think he has played in almost all the games. Mosa (Lebusa) and Mali (Khozai) came in and have also done well. 'So, it becomes very difficult for the coach to take them out and put me in. I am happy with the way the coach has managed me. 'Hopefully, I'll get my chance, but the guys have been doing well. I just have to wait for my opportunity.' Sundowns have enjoyed productive trips to Cairo in recent years — including a 1-1 draw with Al Ahly in the semi-final second leg that booked their spot in the final. 'We've been lucky in Egypt, so hopefully that luck will be with us again against Pyramids,' Mvala said. 'Playing against them in Egypt is always going to be tough. The nice thing is that we've played them before. Hopefully, lady luck will smile on us again.'
The South African
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Adams helped by five Sundowns players
Jayden Adams lifted his league title with Mamelodi Sundowns, just five months after joining from Stellenbosch FC. In what was the club's record eighth league title in a row, the 24-year-old Sundowns midfielder featured in 17 matches, contributing three goals and two assists. According to Adams, his Sundowns teammates made a telling difference in his transition from Stellenbosch FC to the African giants. 'There are a lot of players that helped me on and off the field like Ronwen [Williams], Iqraam [Rayners], Mshishi [Themba Zwane], Grant [Kekana] and [Teboho] Mokoena,' Adams said via Sowetan . 'I played with some of them at Bafana, and they helped me a lot. At Stellenbosch, I think the Confederation Cup also helped me to show my talent in Africa. 'It's a nice feeling for me to have achieved this only five months after coming here. It's a nice achievement and there are many more to come. 'This one goes to my family, friends and everyone back in Cape Town. To come here [Sundowns] is not easy because there are a lot of good players, and I just gave my best,' Adams concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Adams reacts to winning first league title with Sundowns
'It's a nice feeling for me to only achieve this in nearly just 6 months after coming here,' Adams said. Kegan Johannes, Jayden Adams, Tashreeq Matthews, Keanu Cuipdo and Jody February of Mamelodi Sundowns during their Betway Premiership title celebrations at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 18 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix Jayden Adams has expressed his delight after securing his first league title since making a high-profile switch from Stellenbosch FC to Mamelodi Sundowns in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old midfielder has made an immediate impact at the Chloorkop-based club, featuring in 17 Betway Premiership matches since his arrival. ALSO READ: Amajita down Morocco to clinch first ever AFCON title Adams has also contributed three league goals and played a key role in helping the Brazilians clinch a record-extending eighth consecutive league championship. 'It's a nice feeling for me to only achieve this in nearly just 6 months after coming here,' Adams said. 'This one goes to my family, friends and everyone back in Cape Town. It's a nice achievement for me and there's many more to come. To come here is not easy because there are a lot of good players here and I just came here and gave it my best. 'There are a lot of players that help me on and off the field like Ronwen (Williams) and Iqraam (Rayners) Mshishi (Themba Zwane), Grant (Kekana) and (Teboho) Mokoena.' The Bafana Bafana international was part of the national squad that earned a bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire last year. He believes that experience, along with Stellenbosch's campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup, helped prepare him to thrive at Sundowns. 'This helped me a lot because I played with a lot of players at Bafana and they helped me a lot. At Stellenbosch FC, I think the Confederation Cup helped me a lot to show my talent in Africa,' he added. 'It's a tough one for us playing every single week like three games in a row but preparation and recovery is important for us. We've won the league and now we can focus on the CAF Champions League final.' ALSO READ: Sundowns' Themba Zwane calls for focus ahead of CAF final The Tshwane giants will engage in a two-legged final against Pyramids FC of Egypt in the next two weeks to determine the 2024-25 CAF Champion League champions.
IOL News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Cardoso hails Mamelodi Sundowns' ‘belief, attitude' in record-breaking PSL win over Chippa United
Jayden Adams Jayden Adams scored the second goal for Mamelodi Sundowns against Chippa United. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns took a significant step toward sealing their eighth consecutive league title after a commanding 3-0 win over Chippa United in their Premiership clash on Wednesday night. The emphatic victory allowed the Brazilians to restore their 12-point lead at the top of the table over second-placed Orlando Pirates, who had earlier edged Golden Arrows 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday. Now just four points away from mathematically securing a record-extending 18th top-flight crown, Sundowns remain firmly on course for a historic season, with the possibility of adding a second CAF Champions League title also still alive. Head coach Miguel Cardoso praised his players' determination and composure after what marked their 21st win from 25 league outings this season. 'Every match that finishes 3-0 looks like flowers were coming from the sky, but it was hard work,' Cardoso said after the match. 'We saw a very difficult match from the beginning, with Chippa United closing the back and changing their structure. 'It was the first time in the season they were playing in a back five; they had never played in a back five previously. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'They played a 5-4-1 (formation), trying to close us down in the middle, and there was a moment when I called Tebza (Teboho Mokoena) to the bench, telling him we needed a change. 'He told me that he felt like we were going to score, and I said they only had five minutes, and it happened. 'I am telling this story because the boys have a huge commitment, belief and attitude towards the goals that we have.' The Brazilians may have faced a few hiccups in this season's league campaign compared to their flawless run last term, but their dominance remains undisputed, as reflected by their commanding lead at the top of the table. Goals from Iqraam Rayners, Jayden Adams and Thapelo Maseko not only helped them ease past Chippa United, but also saw them break their own league record for most goals in a season. The 3-0 win took their tally to 57 goals – surpassing the previous mark of 56 – with still three games left to play. 'I get happy when I have scores that go beyond 1-0,' Cardoso continued. 'I always say that we should score one more than the opponent, as I always maintain a zero on our end; then that will be fantastic. 'But that doesn't mean that my attitude is not an aggressive and offensive one. 'It only means that I believe that teams are built on the capacity to understand the core moments of the game.'
CAF
01-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Shalulile strike hands Sundowns first-leg advantage over Esperance
Published: Tuesday, 01 April 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns earned a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Esperance de Tunis in the first leg of their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday. Peter Shalulile proved the match-winner for the South African champions, poking home from close range in the 54th minute after a clever headed assist from Jayden Adams. It was a hard-fought affair in Pretoria, with both sides creating chances in an evenly balanced first half that ultimately ended goalless. Teboho Mokoena was the most threatening for the hosts early on, forcing Esperance goalkeeper Béchir Ben Saïd into a fine save with a stinging long-range effort in the 16th minute. Esperance, four-time African champions, looked dangerous on the break but were unable to find the final touch, with efforts from Yan Sasse and Youcef Belaïli failing to test Ronwen Williams in goal for Sundowns. The breakthrough came just after the break when Adams rose highest to flick a cross into the path of Shalulile, who finished calmly to give Sundowns the lead and send the home fans into celebration. Despite making several attacking substitutions, the visitors struggled to break down a disciplined Sundowns backline. Tempers flared late in the match, with Belaïli receiving a yellow card in stoppage time, as the Tunisians' frustration grew. Rulani Mokwena's side will now take a slender advantage into the second leg in Tunis, knowing a draw would be enough to send them into the semi-finals. The tie remains delicately poised, but the Brazilians will be confident after keeping a clean sheet at home.
