Mamelodi Sundowns are one of South Africa’s defining football institutions, combining a strong Pretoria base with a distinctive yellow-and-blue identity. Founded in 1970, the club has grown from township roots into a regular force in domestic, continental and global competitions. The Brazilians are associated with Loftus Versfeld Stadium and an ambitious, technically expressive football culture. This team page brings together the club’s recorded 2026 squad, coaching timeline, recent movement, competition footprint and durable history.
Mamelodi Sundowns Upcoming matches by league
CAF Super Cup
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- Final
Mamelodi SundownsNo H2HUSM Alger
Premier Soccer League
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- Regular Season - 8
Richards BayNo H2HMamelodi Sundowns
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- Regular Season - 9
Mamelodi SundownsNo H2HDurban City
8 Cup
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- Final
Orlando PiratesNo H2HMamelodi Sundowns
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
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- Quarter-finals
Mamelodi Sundowns
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Mamelodi Sundowns Last matches by league
Premier Soccer League
8 Cup
Friendlies Clubs
CAF Champions League
Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns Team Roster
The recorded 37-player roster, is built around 13 defenders, 10 midfielders, nine attackers and five goalkeepers. The defensive group includes A. Modiba, K. Mudau, K. Johannes and K. Cupido. Midfield options range from A. Allende, Nuno Santos and T. Mokoena to S. Mkhulise and T. Zwane. The attack features Arthur Sales, I. Rayners, L. Mothiba, M. Saleng and returning C. Mailula. Goalkeeping depth is provided by D. Onyango, R. Goss, R. Williams, J. February and R. Pieterse. The list spans a broad group of options, although squad roles and status can change during the season.
position Goalkeeper
Jody Jason February
Denis Masinde Onyango
Reyaad Pieterse
Ronwen Hayden Williams
Stuart Ricardo Goss
position Defender
Kulumani Ndamane
Divine Lunga
Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
Gomolemo Grant Kekana
Fawaaz Basadien
Keanu Grégory Cupido
Khuliso Johnson Mudau
Thapelo James Morena
Zuko Mdunyelwa
Kegan Johannes
Mothobi Mvala
Malibongwe Prince Khoza
position Midfielder
Teboho Mokoena
Nuno Miguel Valente Santos
Marcelo Iván Allende Bravo
Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
Themba Zwane
Sphelele Mkhulise
Antonio Van Wyk
Cassius Tumelo Mailula
Siyanda Mthanti
Kutlwano Letlhaku
position Attacker
Arthur de Oliveira Sales
Brayan León Muñiz
Iqraam Rayners
Monnapule Kenneth Saleng
Tashreeq Matthews
Lebogang Mothiba
B. Mokoena
Last Mamelodi Sundowns Coachs
Miguel Cardoso is the current head coach, after beginning his appointment on December 1, 2024. The Portuguese coach succeeded Manqoba Mngqithi, whose latest recorded spell ran from July to December 2024. Earlier timeline entries place Rulani Mokwena in charge from 2020 to July 2024, with a separate Mngqithi entry covering October 2020 to October 2022. Pitso Mosimane’s recorded tenure ran from December 2012 to September 2020. The sequence reflects a coaching history that includes South African and Portuguese leadership.
José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso | Portugal | 1 December 2024 | |
| Rulani Mokwena | South Africa | 1 October 2020 | 1 July 2024 |
| 1 October 2020 | 1 December 2024 | ||
| Pitso John Hamilton Mosimane | South Africa | 1 December 2012 | 1 September 2020 |
| Antonio López Habas | Spain | 1 July 2010 | 1 February 2011 |
Mamelodi Sundowns Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mix of standard transfer entries, a free-agent addition, a loan and several returns from loan. C. Mailula arrived from Toronto FC as a free agent, while S. Mthanti came from Golden Arrows and A. Van Wyk from Ried in recorded transfer deals. Nuno Santos joined from Guimaraes, and T. Ntsabeleng arrived from FC Dallas on loan. The return group includes N. Maema from Simba, J. Ahshene from University of Pretoria, R. Goss from Siwelele and several others listed in the recent activity. These entries are a dated sample, not a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Mailula |
Toronto FC
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Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| N. Maema |
Simba
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Return from loan | 4 July 2026 |
| S. Mthanti |
Golden Arrows
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Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| A. Van Wyk |
Ried
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Nasir |
University of Pretoria
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Mashego |
Durban City
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Tiwani |
Stellenbosch
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Kodisang |
Stellenbosch
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Maseko |
AEL
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Goss |
Siwelele
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
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University of Pretoria
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
Cape Town City
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 | |
| K. Ndamase |
TS Galaxy
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Transfer | 11 January 2026 |
| B. León |
Independiente Medellin
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Transfer | 11 January 2026 |
| K. Kodisang |
AVS
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Return from loan | 10 January 2026 |
The recorded departures include loans, free-agent exits and a return from loan, with the list representing a capped sample rather than a complete seasonal total. T. Mashego moved to Stellenbosch on loan, while T. Ntsabeleng returned to FC Dallas. P. Shalulile and R. Coetzee were recorded as free agents to Young Africans and Sekhukhune United respectively. Other loans sent A. Tiwani, J. Ahshene, T. Maseko, K. Kodisang and N. Maema to clubs including Stellenbosch, University of Pretoria, AEL and Simba. The record also includes T. Lorch’s move to Wydad AC and M. Esquivel’s loan to Kifisia.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Sibiya |
Lille
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Loan | 25 August 2026 |
| T. Maseko |
FC Copenhagen
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Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| T. Maseko |
FC Copenhagen
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Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| N. Maema |
Simba
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Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| P. Shalulile |
Young Africans
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| T. Mashego |
Stellenbosch
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Loan | 13 July 2026 |
| P. Shalulile |
Young Africans
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Ntsabeleng |
FC Dallas
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Coetzee |
Sekhukhune United
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Free agent | 9 April 2026 |
| A. Tiwani |
Stellenbosch
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Loan | 28 January 2026 |
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University of Pretoria
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Loan | 27 January 2026 | |
| T. Maseko |
AEL
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Loan | 19 January 2026 |
| K. Kodisang |
Stellenbosch
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Loan | 16 January 2026 |
| M. Lebusa |
Stellenbosch
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Free agent | 16 January 2026 |
| A. Nasir |
University of Pretoria
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Loan | 28 September 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement around the 2025–26 cycle shows Sundowns combining recruitment from domestic, African and overseas clubs with structured loan management. The arrival sample includes direct transfers involving Golden Arrows, Ried, Independiente Medellin and Guimaraes, a free-agent addition involving C. Mailula, a loan for T. Ntsabeleng and multiple players returning from temporary spells. The departure sample is similarly varied: loans to Stellenbosch, University of Pretoria, AEL and other clubs sit alongside free-agent exits and a return to FC Dallas. Several names appear on both sides of the movement record, reflecting changing loan destinations or later re-entry into the club’s activity. Because the lists are capped and grouped, they describe the recorded pattern rather than total recruitment or turnover. The clearest theme is a fluid squad cycle linking squad additions, temporary placements and returning players.
Leagues Mamelodi Sundowns has participated in
Mamelodi Sundowns have a recent recorded presence in the Premier Soccer League, CAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, League Cup and 8 Cup, with participation records extending through 2025. The same competition record includes the African Football League in 2023, while the competition listed simply as Cup is recorded through 2024 and club friendlies through 2024, making those entries historical rather than recent. The Premier Soccer League is the domestic league setting, while the CAF Champions League and African Football League represent continental competition. The FIFA Club World Cup adds a global inter-club dimension to a footprint spanning several formats.
More about Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club is a South African club founded in 1970 and rooted in Mamelodi, the township in Tshwane commonly associated with Pretoria. Known by nicknames including The Brazilians, Masandawana and Kabo Yellow, Sundowns have developed from local township beginnings into one of the country’s most prominent professional football institutions. Their identity is expressed through vivid yellow, blue and white colours, a sun-themed crest and a football culture that values technical quality, tactical discipline and attacking expression. The club’s principal home is Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, a historic multi-use venue with a capacity of more than 50,000. The ground links Sundowns to the wider Gauteng sporting landscape while the Mamelodi name preserves the club’s community and geographic roots. The nickname The Brazilians reflects the visual influence of Brazil’s famous yellow-and-blue football colours, while the club’s style has developed its own South African character. Sundowns operate at the top level of the South African game through the Premier Soccer League and maintain a broad competitive horizon. Their recorded footprint includes the CAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, African Football League, domestic cup competitions and friendlies. That range places the club within a South African, African and global inter-club ecosystem, with regular demands across different formats and stages. The club has been shaped by substantial institutional backing and long-term ownership associated with mining entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe, alongside executive and family leadership. This structure has supported an expansive professional environment and broad squad depth. The recorded coaching history includes Pitso Mosimane, Rulani Mokwena, Manqoba Mngqithi and Miguel Cardoso, representing both South African and international technical leadership. Mamelodi Sundowns’ 37-player roster reflects that broad model, combining goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers within a large senior squad. The result is a club profile defined by Pretoria roots, unmistakable visual symbols, competitive ambition and a durable place in South African football.
Last matches statistics for Mamelodi Sundowns
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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TS Galaxy
2 - 3
Mamelodi Sundowns
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7 / 20 |
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89 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
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Kaizer Chiefs
1 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Mamelodi Sundowns
2 - 0
Marumo Gallants
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7 / 20 |
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93 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
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Mamelodi Sundowns
0 - 1
Golden Arrows
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Mamelodi Sundowns
5 - 2
Amazulu
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8 / 21 |
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91 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
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Golden Arrows
2 - 3
Mamelodi Sundowns
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Mamelodi Sundowns
2 - 0
Milford FC
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6 / 11 |
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89 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
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Golden Arrows
1 - 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
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4 / 10 |
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87 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
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Mamelodi Sundowns
3 - 0
Siwelele
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9 / 22 |
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90 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
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Chippa United
1 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
|
7 / 21 |
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0% | 17 | 2 | 0 |
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