Mamelodi Sundowns: Coach, Stadium, Trophies and the 2026/27 Season
Mamelodi Sundowns at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Owner | Patrice Motsepe |
| Chairman | Tlhopie Motsepe |
| Home stadium | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria (about 51,700 seats) |
| Head coach | Miguel Cardoso |
| Nicknames | Masandawana, the Brazilians, Bafana ba Style |
| Competitions in 2026/27 | PSL Premiership, MTN8 (won), Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup, CAF Champions League |
| 2025/26 | League runners-up, CAF Champions League winners |
The Coach: Miguel Cardoso
Miguel Cardoso, born in Portugal in 1972, has coached clubs in several countries, including Portugal, Spain and Ukraine. Under him, Sundowns reached the 2024/25 CAF Champions League final and then won the competition in 2025/26, beating AS FAR of Morocco 2-1 on aggregate in the final.
The 2026/27 Season So Far
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| August to October 2026 | Top of the league in mid-October, with 23 points from 9 games |
| 10 October 2026 | Won the MTN8 final 2-0 against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. Teboho Mokoena scored early and Iqraam Rayners added a late penalty. Ronwen Williams saved a Pirates penalty, and Tashreeq Matthews was man of the match |
| 2026/27 | Started their CAF Champions League title defence in the second preliminary round, with a bye through the first round |
The MTN8 win stopped Pirates from winning the cup for a fifth year in a row and earned Sundowns a reported R10 million in prize money.
Players to Know
| Player | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | Goalkeeper | Bafana Bafana keeper; saved a penalty in the 2026 MTN8 final |
| Teboho Mokoena | Midfielder | Scored in the 2026 MTN8 final and at the 2026 World Cup |
| Iqraam Rayners | Striker | Scored in the 2026 MTN8 final |
| Tashreeq Matthews | Winger | Man of the match in the 2026 MTN8 final |
Key Sundowns Matches Coming Up
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Late October 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns v Marumo Gallants | Carling Knockout, last 16 |
| 2026/27 season | Title defence | CAF Champions League |
| All season | League title race with Orlando Pirates | PSL Premiership |
| 27 January to 1 May 2027 | Nedbank Cup | Cup |
| 22 May 2027 | Last league round | League |
Trophies
| Competition | Titles | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| League | 18 (record) | 2024/25 |
| CAF Champions League | 2 | 2025/26 |
| Nedbank Cup (FA Cup) | 6 | 2021/22 |
| MTN8 (Top 8) | 5 | 2026 |
| League Cup (now the Carling Knockout) | 4 | 2019 |
| CAF Super Cup | 1 | 2017 |
| African Football League | 1 | 2023 |
Sundowns won eight league titles in a row, from 2017/18 to 2024/25. Orlando Pirates ended that run by winning the 2025/26 title on the last day of the season.
Where to Watch Mamelodi Sundowns
Every league match is shown on SuperSport on DStv. Free matches on SABC 1 depend on the SABC’s deal for the season, so check SABC Sport’s listings each week.
Mamelodi Sundowns Questions
Who is the Mamelodi Sundowns coach?
Miguel Cardoso, from Portugal.
Did Sundowns win the 2026 MTN8?
Yes. They beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the final on 10 October 2026.
How many league titles have Sundowns won?
18, the most in South African football.
Did Sundowns win the CAF Champions League?
Yes. They won it in 2016 and again in 2025/26.
Who owns Mamelodi Sundowns?
Businessman Patrice Motsepe.
Where do Sundowns play their home games?
At Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
More: Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and the PSL 2026/27 season guide.
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