Mamelodi Sundowns arrive in Austria for pre-season camp ahead of 2026/27 PSL season

African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have touched down in Austria as they begin preparations for the upcoming football season, with head coach Miguel Cardoso and his technical team focused on building a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.

The Pretoria-based giants have travelled to Europe for an intensive pre-season training camp as they look to sharpen their fitness levels, improve tactical organisation and prepare for what promises to be a demanding campaign.

Cardoso, who guided Sundowns to continental success, will use the Austria camp to assess his squad, integrate new additions and fine-tune his tactical approach ahead of the new Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.

The Brazilians enter the campaign with high expectations after conquering Africa and will be aiming to defend their CAF Champions League crown while maintaining their dominance on the domestic scene despite missing out on the title last season.

Sundowns are expected to combine rigorous training sessions with competitive friendly matches during their European stay as they test their readiness against quality opposition before the start of the new season.

With ambitions of retaining their continental title and challenging for further honours, Cardoso’s side knows that early preparation will be crucial as they prepare for another demanding year of domestic and international football.

The Austria camp represents the first major step in Sundowns’ quest to continue their success story and establish themselves among Africa’s elite clubs.