The towering figure of Brian Onyango in the defence of Mamelodi Sundowns has brought some fear into the opposition attacking line up. The Kenyan joined Masandawana in the offseason and has already settled in and has formed a formidable partnership with Ricardo Nascimento. The Kenyan international took some time and spoke about how he is...Read More
The much-anticipated clash against Orlando Pirates arrived, the scene was set and both teams came to the party. Three points were at stake and an opportunity to close the gap from the log leaders Kaizer Chiefs. The game had all the ingredients for a humdinger but the break from football showed as both sides were...Read More
Ricardo Nascimento has committed to a three-year contract with Mamelodi Sundowns having joined the Brazilians in July 2016 from Academica in the Primera League in Portugal. Commenting about the renewal, Nascimento said “I feel very happy about the confidence Mamelodi Sundowns has shown in me and my football abilities. I want to thank the President,...Read More
This week, defender Ricardo Nascimento reaches a milestone: four years at Chloorkop since first arriving in July 2016 to establish a reputation in the Premier Soccer League. “ Yes it’s now four years that I am playing for Mamelodi Sundowns, time does fly,” recalls the experienced centreback. “I was playing in Portugal when I was...Read More
Having recently returned to the Brazilians Starting XI after having suffered a long-term groin injury, sustained during the offseason – which kept him out of action through the start of the 2019/20 campaign. The 33-year-old has made over 100 appearances for Sundowns since joining from Brazilian outfit Atlético Monte Azul in July 2016. Having completed...Read More
Mamelodi Sundowns travelled to the Mother City to take on Stellenbosch in a must win ABSA Premiership game. Mosimane recalled Tebogo Langerman and Sphelele Mkhulise while Mosa Lebusa and Lebohang Maboe made their way to the bench. The Brazilians took an early lead as Themba Zwane opened the scoring after some lovely interplay with Sibusiso...Read More
Mamelodi Sundowns were knocked out of the 2019/2020 CAF Champions League after their draw against Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC saw them lose 1-3 on aggregate on Saturday afternoon. Themba Zwane had the first attempt of the game for The Brazilians, firing a long-range effort over the bar as Downs looked to begin the game...Read More
The Brazilians have travelled to Cairo to do battle in what many are calling the biggest game on the continent when they take on Al Ahly on Africa’s biggest stage – the CAF Champions league. The previous encounters between the two teams resulted in a 5-0 thumping from the Brazilians at home, followed by a...Read More
The Brazilians returned to 2nd place on the Absa Premiership log and continued to apply pressure on league leaders, Kaizer Chiefs with a superb 3-0 win on Saturday afternoon. Mosimane was forced to ring the changes with Anele Ngcongca and Thapelo Morena missing out through injury, Nicholus Lukhubeni and Lebohang Maboe were pushed into the Starting...Read More
Mamelodi Sundowns have been taking full advantage of their longer than usual rest period to prepare for their CAF Champions League match against Petro de Luanda in Angola on Saturday. With no midweek fixtures Coach Pitso Mosimane and his team will be glad they were able to travel to Luanda and prepare properly for their...Read More
