Cardoso urges Sundowns to remain humble after MTN8 triumph
'I think it was fair for us to win, and we deserved to take the trophy,' Cardoso said.
Miguel Cardoso, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, has advised his team to stay humble following their 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final. The Brazilian side triumphed at Moses Mabhida Stadium, adding to their recent success with a win in the FIFA African-Asian Pacific Cup. Although the win solidifies Sundowns' position, Cardoso emphasizes the necessity of humility, citing the challenges ahead as they aim to maintain their domestic and continental dominance.
The coach acknowledges the difficulty of defeating Pirates, but insists that his team deserved the win and should be proud of their accomplishment. Sundowns have had a strong start to the season, including a victory over Al-Ahli Saudi to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup earlier this month. Cardoso cautions his players that there is still significant work to be done, reminding them that there is a crucial match in two days and a CAF Champions League qualifier to come the following weekend.
With the Carling Knockout set to begin on Wednesday, the Tshwane-based team faces a challenging schedule, including CAF Champions League commitments and Premiership matches. Cardoso stresses the importance of maintaining focus and unity as Sundowns continue their pursuit of more trophies, believing that staying ambitious and trusting in their values will help them assert themselves in a highly competitive landscape.
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