Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has jumped to defender Lucas Suarez’s defence following their bitter Nedbank Cup semi-final defeat to Kaizer Chiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs recorded a sensational 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday night to secure their place in the Nedbank Cup final.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says the gap between them and Mamelodi Sundowns was not too big in their three games so far this season.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has not changed his stance on the fixture congestion but does admit being top of the table and in the semi-finals of two major cup competitions is rewarding.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the success of South African clubs in CAF inter-club competitions this season is testament to the level of the Premier Soccer League.
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.