Mamelodi Sundowns coach praises Khoza amid Reisinho dispute

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has praised defender Malibongwe Khoza following a Man of the Match performance in a 3-0 victory over Siwelele FC. Cardoso noted the 22-year-old's maturity and growth, particularly after a difficult period last season. While highlighting Khoza's role in building play from the back, Cardoso noted there is still room for improvement in the player's distribution and aggressiveness with passing.

In a separate development, former Sundowns midfielder Miguel Reisinho has disputed Cardoso's previous suggestions that adaptation difficulties contributed to his unsuccessful tenure at the club. Reisinho stated that he adjusted well to life in South Africa and noted that the issue of adaptation was never raised by the coaching staff during his time with the team.