Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso admits Mamelodi Sundowns’ title fate not in their hands, but will stay ready to pounce

Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns admits that the Betway Premiership title is no longer in their hands after Wednesday’s encounter. Miguel Cardoso has conceded that Mamelodi Sundowns’ fate in the Betway Premiership title race is slightly out of their hands, but insists they will do everything possible to remain in convention should Orlando Pirates slip up. Sundowns are currently top of the log and hold a three-point lead over second-placed Pirates.

However,Pirates could move to the summit if they beat Magesi in Polokwane on Saturday due to their superior goal difference. However, Pirates could move to the summit if they beat Magesi in Polokwane on Saturday due to their superior goal difference Should Sundowns and Pirates both continue winning their remaining two league matches, Pirates are likely to be crowned champions,ending a 14-year drought and Sundowns’ eight-year reign at the top. Should Sundowns and Pirates both continue winning their remaining two league matches, Pirates are likely to be crowned champions, ending a 14-year drought and Sundowns’ eight-year reign at the top Still, Cardoso believes the title race remains open, especially with football often proving unpredictable during the closing stages of the campaign.

That is why Sundowns must ensure they collect maximum points against Siwelele in Atteridgeville on Saturday and TS Galaxy in Mbombela next Tuesday. “Our obligation is to make full use of the six points that we have in front of us, and then wait and see what the outcome will be,” Cardoso said.