Mamelodi Sundowns superfan urges Miguel Cardoso to ignore criticism after Golden Arrows loss

Mamelodi Sundowns superfan Milly Modipane has offered head coach Miguel Cardoso her full support after the club suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat by Lamontville Golden Arrows in the MTN8 semi-final.

The Brazilians were beaten at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon, recording their first loss of the season in the process. The result came in the first leg of the semi-final tie and left some supporters disappointed after Sundowns were unable to overturn the deficit in front of a passionate home crowd.

With criticism emerging after the setback, Modipane has written an encouraging message to Cardoso, urging him to remain committed to his vision for the club and not allow the reaction to influence his confidence.

The devoted Sundowns supporter said the coach continued to have the backing of genuine fans, insisting that one defeat should not overshadow the work carried out by Cardoso and his team.

Modipane’s intervention has provided a message of calm at a difficult moment for Sundowns, who had begun the season without a defeat before the loss to Lamontville Golden Arrows. Her letter was aimed at reassuring the head coach that the support for him and the team remains strong despite the disappointing result.

The 1-0 scoreline means the Brazilians still have the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final to play. The tie is therefore not decided, and Sundowns retain the opportunity to respond to the first-leg setback as they attempt to turn the result around.

Modipane’s message also stressed the importance of unity as Cardoso prepares the team for the next stage of the competition. She urged supporters to remain behind the club rather than allow one result to damage confidence in the coach’s plans.

The defeat has increased the significance of the second leg, but Modipane’s support reflects her belief that Sundowns’ campaign remains alive. The superfan’s words were intended to remind Cardoso that the team’s wider objectives should not be defined by a single disappointing afternoon.

Sundowns will now look to recover from the loss to Lamontville Golden Arrows and continue their MTN8 campaign. For Modipane, backing the coach and maintaining belief in the team will be central to the club’s efforts to overcome the deficit and progress in the competition.