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The South African
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Former Sundowns defensive flop joins Liverpool on loan
Lucas Suarez while at Mamelodi Sundowns Image via @Unplayable on X Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lucas Suarez is set complete a season-long loan deal with Uruguayan outfit Liverpool Futbol Club. Suarez recently left Sundowns after they decided against making his loan stay permanent at the end of the season. The left-footed centre-back had joined Sundowns from Argentine outfit CA Talleres at the start of the year. ADVERTISEMENT And while Suarez had a promising start to his career at Sundowns, he fell out of favour with club fans and later the Sundowns technical team. He left Sundowns having made just 14 appearances across all competitions amid some costly defensive mistakes. Kaizer Chiefs star Wandile Duba scores after Lucas Suarez's loose pass. Image: Goal EX-SUNDOWNS FLOP SUAREZ TO JOIN LIVERPOOL FC 'Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lucas Suarez is set to complete a loan move to Liverpool Futbol Club following his unsuccessful stay with the Brazilians,' reads a report as per Phakaaathi. UNWANTED BY HIS OWN CLUB! WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF SUAREZ AS A PLAYER? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Sundowns news: Two signings to replace Suarez and Kodisang
Mamelodi Sundowns, the champions of the Betway Premiership, have signed Bafana Bafana left-back Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC after his standout season with seven goals and eight assists in 48 matches. The 28-year-old is the club's first signing ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League campaigns, with two more additions expected. Sundowns are also set to replace Lucas Suarez and Kobamelo Kodisang as part of their squad refresh. Orlando Pirates news: 22 players, and 46-goal striker Mamelodi Sundowns announce Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC. Image: @masandawana/X 'It's time to get ready for a new season! Introducing our newest signing – the versatile & talented Fawaaz Basadien!' the club said via social media. 'Welcome to the Yellow Nation, Fawaaz.' Kaizer Chiefs say goodbye to 8th player, full list here Meanwhile, the Argentine left-center back Suarez was not offered a new deal after his six-month loan deal expired, while Kodisang joined Portugal's AVS Futebol on loan. According to recent reports, Sundowns are closing in on two more signings. The first being TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana defender Khulumani Ndamane, and Chippa United's winger Aphelele Teto. 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 South African
19-06-2025
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- The South African
Sundowns transfer list: Three out, mass exodus expected
Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to beef up their squad immediately after returning from the FIFA Club World Cup tournament. The Brazilians had to go to this global showpiece in the US without making any new signings. Nonetheless, they have already let three players go without hesitation, and the first two were Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee. Mbule had returned earlier than expected from his loan spell with Sekhukhune United over alleged ill-discipline. Coetzee, on the other hand, struggled for regular game time due to a number of factors, including injuries. The third player released by Sundowns was none other than Lucas Suarez who came in highly rated in January. The Argentine defender was on a six-month loan deal from Talleres de Córdoba with an option to purchase. However, Suarez failed to adapt to the Sundowns style of play and was often beaten for pace by opposition strikers. Now, a mass exodus of players is expected at Sundowns with coach Miguel Cardoso likely to bring in players of his choice. Apart from those who were loaned out, the likes of Terrence Mashego, Matias Esquivel, Kobamelo Kodisang, Kegan Johannes, and Thapelo Maseko could leave Chloorkop. Lucas Suarez while at Mamelodi Sundowns Image via @Unplayable on X Sipho Mbule Rivaldo Coetzee Lucas Suarez Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
17-06-2025
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- The South African
FIFA Club World Cup: Sundowns starting XI vs Ulsan revealed
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has announced his starting line-up for their FIFA Club World Cup opener against Ulsan. Kick-off at Inter and Co Stadium in Orlando is at 00:00 SA time. After not signing any new players despite being given the permission to by FIFA, Sundowns travelled with their tried and tested stars to the US. Lucas Suarez And Cardoso has opted to tweak his usual starting line-up for this all-important Group F opener at the Club World Cup. As expected, the Sundowns starting XI is mainly made up of Bafana Bafana regulars in Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana and Teboho Mokoena among others. Captain Themba Zwane will lead his teammates out of the tunnel in Orlando after missing in action in the CAF Champions League final. Iqram Rayners will lead the Betway Premiership Golden Boot winner Sundowns attack alongside Lucas Ribeiro Costa. Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Lunga, Kekana, Cupido, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Ribeiro, Sales, Rayners. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns axe defender for new South American star
Mamelodi Sundowns have made a bold move ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup by dropping Argentine defender Lucas Suarez from the squad, clearing the way for a new South American signing. Insiders have revealed that part of the reason behind Suarez's exclusion lies in the club's intent to free up a foreign spot in their squad. The Brazilians have turned their attention towards signing a striker, reigniting their focus on the South American market. 'What has been brought to our attention is that the Brazilians are searching for a striker and have gone back to that route.' Suarez arrived at Chloorkop on a six-month loan deal, which included an option to extend. Despite an encouraging start where he featured ahead of Malibongwe Khoza, his performance dipped, particularly in high-stakes CAF Champions League fixtures where his weaknesses were exposed. Although head coach Miguel Cardoso initially protected Suarez behind the scenes, mounting pressure forced him to reconsider. The Argentine's game time significantly dropped after a string of costly mistakes in domestic matches. Sources close to the club confirmed that a Sundowns official recently attended the TransferRoom summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Discussions reportedly focused on new foreign prospects, signalling the technical team's readiness to part ways with Suarez permanently. With no contractual obligation to sign him beyond the loan, Sundowns appear set to let the defender leave quietly, making space for a more impactful addition. Interestingly, the shake-up could stretch beyond Suarez. Adding to this, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of star striker Peter Shalulile, even though he travelled with the team to the United States for the Club World Cup. But talks seem positive recently. 'It would appear the club is now making plans to recruit a possible replacement.' Do Mamelodi Sundowns need a new striker? 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.
