Miguel Cardoso Reflects on Betway Premiership Title Race After Draw With Orlando Pirates
- Miguel Cardoso has commented the Betway Premiership after dropping points against Orlando Pirates over the weekend
- The Portuguese tactician is still weighing his team's chances of retaining the league title again this season
- Social media users shared their views on Sundowns coach's opinion about the title race online
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has commented on the Betway Premiership title race after the Brazilians were held to a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
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Pirates youngster Cemran Dansin cancelled out Peter Shalulile’s strike for the hosts in an entertaining encounter on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Despite dropping points, Cardoso remains optimistic about his team’s chances of winning the title and insists the championship battle will likely be decided in the season's final month.
Cardoso speaks on title race
Speaking to SuperSport, Cardoso said that the championship will be decided by the remaining matches, stressing that every game until the final one will be crucial. He reiterated that he had always believed the title race would go down to the wire, right until the closing stages of the season.
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Reflecting on the 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates, Cardoso admitted it wasn’t the most entertaining game at Loftus Versfeld. He explained that he had anticipated a tough encounter, describing it as a tactically disciplined match, with Sundowns dominating possession while Pirates relied on long balls in the second half.
The Sundowns coach also pointed out that the pitch conditions and limited attacking options made it difficult for his side to produce their best football.
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He added that substitutions had to be managed carefully due to fitness concerns, and ultimately, he felt the draw was a fair result between two evenly matched teams, keeping the title race wide open.
Fans comment on Cardoso's words about the title race in the Betway Premiership.
Mpho Mukwevho said:
"This guy says we need to trim the squad into less than what we used to have and then now he is crying he doesn't have weapons to attack? Why do you sign players like Tsiki? Why Rayners not be introduced more earlier the list is endless. This man is full of more excuse than doing his job."
DjFlooz Mpolokeng wrote:
"Kaizer chiefs will surprise you all....wait and see..."
Ntipe Setlhatlole shared:
"No Mr coach we need to open a huge gap.Those who want to compete with Sundowns must sweat.They must that we are the Campion of the Betway Premier League.We are not the small boys."
Donald Hlaks commented:
"I'm not blame him 🙌 he's coming here to make record.just for medals🏅. remember sundowns it's only club that's being longer in his career."
Dawana Downs reacted:
"Am still saying Sundowns is heavy for you, you have a very high standard football players but unfortunately Sundowns have a very low standard coaching, Sundowns is no more feared team in PSL and in Africa and the truth our guys are confused with your style it's not suitable, and they are trying with a confused play 🙄."
Phillip Serite added:
"Hahahahaha is he think he will be on that wire , maybe other teams not sundowns cos slowly he is getting out of the race si gle draw or loose sundowns is out."
Cardoso speaks on injury headache
Briefly News also reported that Cardoso on a few unexpected fitness hurdles just days before their continental showdown in Tshwane.
The Portuguese coach confirmed a fresh injury issue ahead of their CAF Champions League tie.
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