Sundowns

Memelodi Sundowns' media coordinator, Khaled Ali, has rubbished claims his club will throw their game against Al Hilal to knock Al Ahly out.

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Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has described his boss Rulani Mokwena as a genius and says the young mentor has turned into a monster tactician.

“Unfortunately, in the modern world what you say goes on and if you want to rectify it, it gets even worse. “It’s not easy to be a head coach at Sundowns, in fact, at any big team. You have to be very careful because whatever you say goes. “Unfortunately, modern management is not only about the capability to do your job. He is brains, brains, brains,” Komphela said. Sundowns were embroiled in scandal with reports of two prominent players, Sipho Mbule and Andile Jali, allegedly arriving drunk at training.

"Though our campaign in the CAF Champions League is far from over, and we are still striving for domestic success, Saturday's performance on the pitch and ...

Continue believing in our coach and our technical staff. Teams that we compete against on the continent are a testament to that. In his first full season in charge, the 32-year-old Motsepe has ticked off a few boxes at the management level. The voices of the supporters and the songs from the stands lifted the spirits of every player on the field and pushed us to play so fearlessly and achieve that memorable result. We are starting to replicate this show of unity, and I believe this type of culture will reap incredible rewards. One of the key factors that contributes to the success of football clubs is their passionate supporters.

Mamelodi Sundowns first-team coach Steve Komphela says it's a no-contest his boss Rhulani Mokwena should be named the 2022/23 Coach of the Season.

Another task facing Mokwena is helping Sundowns stay clear ahead of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on the domestic scene. Let’s be honest. With eight league games remaining before the season ends, they enjoy a 17-point lead.

Ex-Zamalek midfielder Ibrahim Salah has slammed the Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller for a poor tactical approach in the Caf Champions League loss against ...

They have won three games and managed draws in the remaining two matches. [ the Brazilians ](https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/mamelodi-sundowns/fixtures-results/3h2hc3qy5uritiscjfq27bv3a)to make it to the next phase. [struggled against Downs](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/mamelodi-sundowns-beat-al-ahly-to-secure-caf-champions-league-quarter-final-spot-as-tau-ends-goal-drought/blt3ade97efbc9c6992)

Coach Rhulani Mokwena has so many top players available that he can shuffle his Sundowns pack without weakening the squad he takes to Khartoum.

Sundowns have been in imperious form this season, going unbeaten in their last 18 games since suffering a shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 on October 22, so they would hardly want to disrupt their momentum. Such is the abundance of quality available to Mokwena that he can afford to shuffle his pack without weakening the squad he takes to Khartoum. “And if my colleague thinks we will not, he can be 100% guaranteed that we will give everything to win the next couple of matches. It will also see the Sudanese champions progress beyond the group stages for the first time since 2015, when they were beaten in the semifinals by USM Alger. Since then Sundowns secured a goalless draw and a 4-2 victory in subsequent visits to the north African country. It would have given Sundowns great satisfaction to defeat in such emphatic fashion an Al Ahly side that knocked them out in the quarterfinals in 2020 and 2021.

Safa Ekurhuleni is fast becoming the coaching hub of Gauteng. The region is hosting D License Coaching Courses and the ground.

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Coach Rhulani Mokwena has 'reserved comment' on links between Sundowns and Percy Tau, but it's clear the pair have a special bond.

I focus on my players and I am very grateful for the opportunity and blessing to be their coach. I am talking about a Bafana international who has played Uefa Champions League and in the English Premier League. Before the end of the game I whispered it [to him] and after the game he waited in the tunnel. ALSO READ Sundowns clinched a resounding 5-2 win in the Caf Champions League Group B clash against Al Ahly at Loftus on Saturday. “I said it before the game and I will say it again, I reserve comment on Percy Tau,” he said after Saturday’s game.

Fresh from their impressive 5-2 victory over Al-Ahly in the CAF Champions League on Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns have a short turnaround as they shift focus ...

Straight after their match against Thwihli Thwahla tonight, Sundowns will travel to Sudan to face Al-Hilal in the Champions League match on Saturday. “Mathematically, we have to make sure that we are in a position that we qualify for the Champions League and we have to win against Royal AM now, and my biggest concern at the moment is putting a good shift and that’s going to be difficult because it happens in few days after our victory against Ahly.” In the reverse fixture away, Sundowns were dominant, winning 3-0; and after dropping points during their 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch in their last league match, they are desperate for a victory.

WHAT HAPPENED?: Masandawana bounced back to winnng ways in the local top-flight in style in a match played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The deadlock ...

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The win saw Sundowns return to winning ways in the PSL having drawn 1-1 with Stellenbosch FC on March 5 and they are now undefeated in their last 17 league matches. [South Africa under-17 star Siyabonga Mabena came on for his professional debut in the 77th minute](https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/siyabonga-mabena-who-is-16-year-old-ex-orlando-pirates-target-on-mamelodi-sundowns-bench/blta4e401f1f641d72a) and the 16-year-old striker set play for Amajimbos at the 2023 U17 Afcon finals in Algeria in May. [in the local top-flight in style in a match played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium](https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/mamelodi-sundowns-vs-royal-am/news/26il9amfcccb6q1xv06tecnx0) in Pretoria.

A dominant Mamelodi Sundowns quickly dismantled and annihilated Royal AM to earn an emphatic 5-1 DStv Premiership victory at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on ...

Sundowns return to action on Saturday against Sudan outfit Al Hilal in the Champions League. It was an eleventh straight home win, ending a 24-year long-standing record (10 home wins) the club set in 1999, according to Opta Jabu. Sundowns found their groove 20 minutes into the game as brilliant inter-passing play by Teboho Mokoena, and Neo Maema dictated the play in midfield. (@SSFootball) Gallants (10 May) Masandawana are league champions-elect for a record sixth consecutive season.

Mamelodi Sundowns need just four points to claim a sixth consecutive league title after making light work over Royal AM in Tuesday evening's DStv ...

Khanyisa Mayo may have scored the best brace in the— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) Peter Shalulile 🎯🚀— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball)

Former Al Ahly & Egypt left-back Sayed Moawad has balmed Al Ahly head coach for their recent heavy defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Mamelodi Sundowns sharpshooter Peter Shalulile looks set to defend his Golden Boots award after the Namibian netted a brace when the runway leaders crushed ...

After that it was Sundowns who dominated the game. However, he was forced to make an early change after defender Grant Kekana collided with his goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and had to be replaced by Brian Onyango on 13 minutes. He is two goals ahead of teammate Cassius Mailula, who also scored against Royal, and SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler while Orlando Pirates’ Monnapule Saleng is on eight.

Take a look at how both Mamelodi Sundowns and Royal AM have opted to lineup for tonight's crunch match below!

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Royal AM star Ricardo Nascimento scored a shocking own-goal against former club Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday night.

The defeat to Sundowns ended Royal's six-match unbeaten run and the team remained seventh on the PSL standings. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Nascimento, who was on the books of Sundowns between 2016 and 2022, was substituted prior to the start of the second-half while looking disappointed. The own-goal made it 3-0 to Sundowns who went on to win the Premier Soccer League encounter 5-1 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane.

Watch this video clip showing every touch from 16-year-old Sundowns starlet, Siyabonga Mabena, who made his league debut on Tuesday.

“He scored a couple of goals and played, I think, almost all the games there, so he’s just a marvel, and that’s why even the teams were fighting for him, because players like him are very hard to come by.” “He’s 15,” recounted School of Excellence boss Mojalefa Mathebula last year. He did so at the age of 16 years and 24 days.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has made a flattering comparison of teenager Siyabonga Mabena to the late Gift Leremi, though at the same time ...

Let them continue, it is one step at a time and we will try to improve them as much as we can. “Be patient with Mabena and the other youngsters who have a lot of quality, allow us to coach them, allow us to try to help them. Don’t put him up there — this is why youngsters stay out a little bit because I try to keep them out of the limelight.

The 16-year-old Siyabonga Mabena made his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday, while they were thrashed Royal AM 5-1.

To Subscribe to Sunday World, [click here](https://subs.arena.africa/#!/offer/411?utm_source=promo411&utm_medium=Circ) Siwahla is the youngest player to debut in the PSL at the age of 15 years and 174 days when he turned out for Ajax Cape Town. “I would compare Mabena with the late Gift Leremi.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena gushed over his team after their win over Royal AM on Tuesday took them to the brink of winning the Premiership ...

I'm loyal and I try to be as honest as I can,” he said. They supported me and gave me everything and I've got no reason to turn my back on this football club.” “They don't have issues, they love each other, they live with everybody and if you put a youngster, then they'll accommodate. I think the story that they're putting out is a life lesson for us and a lot of people,” Mokwena said. [WATCH: Mamelodi Sundowns can taste sixth consecutive league title after hammering Royal AM](/sport/soccer/psl/watch-mamelodi-sundowns-can-taste-sixth-consecutive-league-title-after-hammering-royal-am-b9247530-afa5-49ff-bd39-4ca82f660704) [Don’t rob him! “I'm here and I wanna be here for as long as I can and for as long as the club wants me to be here.

Mamelodi Sundowns proved to be too strong for John Maduka's Royal AM side as they thumped them 5-1 on Tuesday night in Pretoria.

However, the Sundowns defender was quick to return the ball to Shalulile, who fired past Ngcobo. Sundowns’ second goal was a gift from their former player, Ricardo Nascimento, who had a night to forget. Sedwyn George had a chance to equalize for the visitors in few seconds later minute when he was found by a Levy Mashiane cross.

Johannesburg - Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has raised the expectations of 16-year-old debutant Siyabonga Mabena after comparing him to the late ...

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Rampant Mamelodi Sundowns are well on their way to earn a record sixth consecutive DStv Premiership crown following their emphatic 5-1 victory against Royal ...

A huge moment for 16-year-old Siyabonga Mabena who comes on for his Sundowns debut ??— SuperSport Football ?? A special debut for a young 16-year-old Siyabonga Mabena!??— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) - Siyabonga Mabena made his senior debut for Mamelodi Sundowns at the age of 16 against Royal AM on Tuesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has compared emerging star Siyabonga Mabena to the late Gift Leremi.

It is good for Sundowns and it is good for South African football.” “Be patient with Mabena and the other youngsters who have a lot of quality, allow us to coach them, allow us to try to help them. Sundowns also have the likes of Ntando Nkosi, Jerome Karelse, Mailula and Siyanda Nyanga. Let them continue, it is one step at a time and we will try to improve them as much as we can. I learnt this thing with Augustine Mahlonoko [at Orlando Pirates] because I was also involved in giving him the opportunity. AND WHAT’S MORE?