Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has set his sights on further success after being named Coach of the Month for a second successive time, following his side’s continued dominance in the Betway Premiership.
The latest accolade comes after Sundowns secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, extending their remarkable run of form. The result marked the club’s ninth consecutive league win, underlining their growing momentum in the title race.
Cardoso, who had already collected the award for January and February, added the March honour to his achievements. Despite the recognition, the Portuguese coach made clear that his focus remains firmly on future performances rather than past success.
“So, first one on the question of the coach of the month, I always say, let’s pick the next one. I think that is really, really important,” said Cardoso.
“We can look for the month of April and target it. That is my ambition, and that’s what happened when January and February award was collected by me. But then I said, let’s go for March, and now it’s no doubt month of April will be very decisive.”
Sundowns’ current form has positioned them strongly in the race for the league title, with their consistent results reinforcing their status as one of the competition’s leading sides. Cardoso suggested that the coming weeks would be crucial in determining how the season unfolds.
While pleased with the personal recognition, Cardoso was keen to emphasise the collective effort behind the team’s success. He highlighted the contributions of his players and backroom staff, describing the award as a reflection of the wider work being done at the club.
“So, it’s with a lot of pleasure that I collect those trophies because they mean…and the significance they have is the collective work that is done.
“So basically, the boys, I always say this is not mine, I’m just the face of the work the guys do inside the four lines, but also, it’s an individual trophy that means all my staff. They work a lot; I push them a lot.”
The coach also pointed to the diverse nature of his technical team, noting the range of nationalities and experiences that contribute to the club’s environment. According to Cardoso, this multicultural dynamic plays an important role in the team’s overall progress.
“It’s a very multicultural staff that I have a pleasure to lead. From Portuguese to South Africans to a lot of them. Even today I was speaking with Kennedy, he just went to represent his national team [Zambia]. Then the Portuguese guys, well…and it then extend to all the layers of the club, because it’s what that means basically.”
With Sundowns continuing their winning streak and April fixtures looming, Cardoso has made it clear that both individual and team ambitions remain high as the campaign progresses.
