Miguel Cardoso cautions against misstep after Sundowns' statement win in Premiership title chase
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has warned his side against getting too comfortable at the top of the Betway Premiership standings.
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The Brazilians top Group C but are level on five points with Al Hilal from their opening three games, having drawn 2-2 with the Sudanese side in their most recent continental clash last week.
Since then the Brazilians overcame Sekhuhkune United 2-0 in the Betway Premership to maintain their league title charge as table toppers, while Al Hilal, who lead the Rwanda Premier League, overcame Rayon Sports 4-0.
Speaking after his side's Premiership win, Downs boss Miguel Cardoso said on SuperSport: "Now it's time to close the door of the championship because we have the Champions League and the group stage to finish.
"We want to go further in the competition and then we also have the Nedbank Cup (against Gomora United) match. This is the challenge of a Sundowns coach and players."
Al Hilal coach Laurentiu Reghecampf explained thayt Mamelodi Sundowns remain Group C favourites but he is hopeful of a positive result.
"We play at home, and I hope we are going to win," he said on PanAfricanFootball: "I think we need to reorganise again for the return match.
“We want to build on the point we got away, and look for a win at home, which can help us get closer to qualifying from the group.”
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