{
  "id": 1274355,
  "title": "Sundowns’ Cardoso on Mailula – ‘This boy is ours’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/sundowns-cardoso-on-mailula-this-boy-is-ours",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:58:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/sundowns-cardoso-mailula-this-boy-ours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his excitement over Cassius Mailula's performance after the striker came off the bench to score his second goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs. Mailula, who returned to Sundowns for a second spell this season, was seen as a valuable addition by Cardoso, who stated, \"This boy is ours.\" The 25-year-old has shown a great deal of intent to join the club and feels at home, which has added depth to Sundowns' attacking options. Cardoso also mentioned that last season, there was a desire for more front-line options, but this season has improved. However, some young players are still learning to make the right decisions, sometimes at the expense of results. Nonetheless, they are being given opportunities to grow. Bennet Mokoena and Siyanda Ndlovu also had a positive impact from the bench against Chiefs. Sundowns will face Marumo Gallants in their next Premiership match at Loftus Stadium on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "'He is happy and the best thing in life is when your emotions are positive towards what you do,' said the Sundowns head coach.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cassius Mailula scores second goal of season for Sundowns.",
    "Head coach Miguel Cardoso says \"This boy is ours\".",
    "Mailula adds depth to Sundowns' attacking options."
  ],
  "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."
}