Cardoso States What Sundowns Still Need to Do Despite Defeating Raja Casablanca

• Miguel Cardoso has shared his thoughts on Mamelodi Sundowns victory over Raja Athletic Club in the CAF Champions League group stage on Sunday afternoon
• The former Celta Vigo manager earned the Premier Soccer League giants first victory in the Champions League group phase this season
• Despite securing all three points against the Green Eagles, the former Esperance mentor stated what the Pretoria-based club still need to do

Mamelodi Sundowns' new head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has reacted to the Premier Soccer League giants' first win in the CAF Champions League group phase this season.

The Portuguese tactician replaced Manqoba Mngqithi as Masandawana's manager earlier this week, leading them to their first three points in the Champions League.

The Brazilians defeated Raja Casablanca 1-0 courtesy of a lone strike from Iqraam Rayners in the second half.

Cardoso states what Sundowns still need to do

In an interview with SABC 1, Cardoso claimed everything wasn't perfect in the match and explained what his team still needed to improve despite defeating Raja Athletic Club.

Read also

Issue Miguel Cardoso needs to address quickly at Mamelodi Sundowns

"I believe now we are more comfortable, but there is still a lot to go. This will be a very open group, a very tough one," the Portuguese manager said.

"We know our responsibility, but we know how tough it will be, so today [Sunday, a win] was important.

"Also, it was challenging to manage; I felt slightly anxious, and I had a lot to work [on] in the future. We need to grow a lot, but we are happy about the commitment. That is the base for that growth.

"So, congratulations to the boys and our fans. The sky's the limit, and hard work can pay off, but we need a lot to grow, and obviously, not everything is perfect; there are many things we can do better. We need time, and having more time means continuing to win."

6 clubs Cardoso managed before Sundowns

Briefly News also reported on the former clubs Cardoso worked with before being named Mamelodi Sundowns head coach.

Read also

CAFCL: 3 Best players in Mamelodi Sundowns' win over Raja Casanblanca

The Portuguese mentor has worked with top clubs in France, Greece, Portugal and Tunisia.

Source: Briefly News