{
  "id": 12338278,
  "title": "Cardoso opens up on change in fortunes & future ambitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cardoso-opens-up-on-change-in-fortunes-future-ambitions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/cardoso-opens-up-on-change-in-fortunes-future-ambitions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miguel Cardoso, the Portuguese coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, has shared insights into his career progression and future goals. After beginning his coaching journey across Europe, including Portugal, Ukraine, France, Spain, Greece, and Tunisia, Cardoso found his stride in Tunisia, where he led Espérance to the 2024 CAF Champions League final. Despite losing to Al-Ahly in the final, his success there marked a significant turning point in his career. During an appearance on Masandawana TV, Cardoso spoke about his desire to develop as a coach and the opportunity to compete for victories at clubs where he could challenge for titles. He emphasized that his time in Tunisia, where he could match his ambitions with the necessary resources, was transformative. Currently, Sundowns are gearing up for the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. Cardoso expressed his ambition to reclaim the Betway Premiership title, which was previously dominated by Pirates. Looking ahead, he also aims to secure the CAF Super Cup, which could potentially give Sundowns their third continental trophy in six months.",
  "summary": "\"We will have championship matches to play at a high level because that's the competition that we need to regain,\" Cardoso said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cardoso coached Espérance to 2024 CAF Champions League final.",
    "Aspired to win titles at resource-rich clubs.",
    "Targets MTN8 final and CAF Super Cup for Sundowns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}