Miguel Cardoso reflects on defeat as Mamelodi Sundowns advance to CAF semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso faced the media after his side’s 2-0 defeat in Bamako, a result that still saw them edge through to the CAF Champions League semi-finals on a 3-2 aggregate scoreline.

Cardoso admitted the performance was below expectations but stressed that qualification was the ultimate objective. He praised his players for the resilience shown across both legs, noting that the first-leg victory in Pretoria provided the crucial cushion.