Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admits failure after CAF Champions League's shock exit

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed profound disappointment after his team's shocking exit from the CAF Champions League. He acknowledged that they had failed, attributing their poor performance to themselves. The match, held in the nation's capital, ended in a 1-1 draw, with Sundowns' Tashreeq Matthews scoring early and Mabululu equalising for Wiliete, an away team.

This away goal proved decisive, as Sundowns were eliminated, marking their early loss to the season. Cardoso's defeat was a source of heartbreak, as his side had controlled the game but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The coach stated, "Of course, it's a failure. It's a failure from everybody – the players, and the coaches."

He emphasized that they controlled the match, yet couldn't score the required goals. After conceding the equalizer, Cardoso noted that his team let emotions get the better of them, failing to regain control. Despite the loss, Cardoso refused to label it a catastrophe, drawing encouragement from the team's earlier victories in the MTN8 and FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup.

He insisted that there are still more trophies to pursue and urged the team to move on quickly, emphasizing that "disaster is something else in life."