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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso

Miguel Cardoso dismisses defensive tag after Esperance triumph

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says their CAF Champions League quarter-final victory over Esperance de Tunis proves he is not conservative in his philosophy.

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Sundowns stand firm against Esperance to reach CAF Champions League semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a well-earned place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after holding Esperance de Tunis to a goalless draw on Tuesday night at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium.

Miguel Cardoso (coach) of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Mamelodi Sundowns press conference at Chloorkop on March 31, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Miguel Cardoso hints at Sundowns playing style against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested a tailor-made approach to their second leg CAF Champions League clash away to Esperance de Tunis having won the home fixture last week.

Jose Riveiro coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on April 05, 2025 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro vows to fight till the end

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says they are going to fight till the end in the Betway Premiership, CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup.

Grant Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on February 26, 2025 in Polokwane, South Afri

Esperance an open book – Grant Kekana

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana is confident they will be able to deal with whatever Esperance throws at them in the away leg.

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Marcelo Allende

Marcelo Allende sets tone for Esperance return leg in Tunis

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende says he expects the CAF Champions League away to Esperance de Tunis next week to be a lot more open than the home leg at Loftus.