Legally, Lucas Ribeiro Costa has no leg to stand on against his employers, Mamelodi Sundowns. This is the view of sports attorney Raymond Hack, who discussed the matter at length with media publication SoccerBeat. For background, Ribeiro claims he has “just cause” to terminate his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns, who have been accused of driving “up the (transfer fee), again and again, in an unreasonable manner, without any regard for the player’s personal interests, which made the deal (with Qatar…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested his team is not yet ready for “high-demanding” games early in the 2025/26 season. The Portuguese was speaking after the Brazilians lost on penalties to Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the MTN8 in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, over the weekend. Cardoso argued that Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup means the reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions did not have enough rest time and also not enough time for their pre-season…

MT Sports Agency, the company that manages Dr. Pitso Mosimane’s career and South Africa’s celebrated coach have lost their legal battle against Mamelodi Sundowns. MT Sports and the club’s former head coach, Mosimane, have been ordered to repay millions of rand to the Tshwane club. As per SABC Sport, Judge Shaanaz Mia of the South Gauteng High Court has ruled the defendants, MT Sports and Mosimane, shall pay R7,912,905.00 in agents’ commission fees, plus 7% interest per annum from 10…

After equaling Siyabonga Nomvethe’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) top scorer record, Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has set his sights on the Golden Boot. Shalulile is the talk of town after scoring his 129th PSL goal in a 2-0 league win over Magesi FC in midweek. This equalled Nomvethe’s tally, and one more goal from Shalulile will ensure he is the outright PSL top scorer of all time, which is since the 1996/97 – the league’s inaugural season. Shalulile wants…

Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa has set the cat among the pigeons by labeling Mamelodi Sundowns his “former club”, claiming there is a “dispute” between the two parties. Ribeiro, 26, has been a subject of intense transfer speculation, with reports that Qatar SC was close to signing him and also that his home country club, Fluminense, is also in the picture. Sundowns, however, are accused of attempting “to drive up the (transfer fee), again and again, in an unreasonable manner,…

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane has suffered a fresh injury setback. ‘Mshishi,’ as Zwane is affectionately known, has to contend with a thigh injury this time, on the back of an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out for the better part of last season. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Zwane is likely to sit out two months. He went down with the injury during Sundowns’ 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-finals first…

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has finally caught up with Siyabonga Nomvethe on the PSL top scorers list. The Namibian netted his 129th goal for a PSL team when Sundowns beat Magesi FC 2-0 at the Seshego Stadium on Wednesday evening, 20 August, in a league match. Nomvethe’s tally was revised from 123 to 129 goals, as there were some ‘missing’ goals that were not credited to him. Be that as it may, Shalulile is now also on 129 goals…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up about the club’s challenges in the transfer market, with a few of their players on the radar of overseas teams. The reigning Betway Premiership champions have had a decent start to their league campaign with one win and a draw in two matches. They also progressed to the MTN8 semifinals and will play Orlando Pirates over two legs, starting on Saturday in Soweto. Yet, the biggest talking point has been the absence…

Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema have played their last games for Mamelodi Sundowns, with the club announcing their exits. The Tshwane club has announced their departure, starting with Lorch. “After two unforgettable years, one league title, 26 appearances, seven goals, and four assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch,” stated the club. African Times reported this week that Lorch will be joining Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca on a permanent deal. Meanwhile, Maema’s time at Chloorkop is also up,…

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko is battling to come to terms with his lack of game time at the club. Maseko, 21, has found the going tough at Chloorkop since he arrived there in 2023. From a player who showed so much promise at SuperSport United, the Vaal-born forward now has to contend with playing second fiddle to other players at Sundowns. And he’s not taking it well. “I don’t know when it started, but lately it’s like the fire…