Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is confident of a strong comeback following CAF Champions League final heartbreak.
The South African outfit fell to Pyramids in the two-legged finals, undermining their quest of wining the covetous trophy for the first time since 2016.
Pyramids defeated Sundowns 2-1 in the return leg clash held in Cairo, completing a 3-2 aggregate win for the Egyptian outfit.
Despite dominating spells over the two legs, Sundowns fell short in their quest for second continental crown with Egyptian side Pyramids claiming their first CAF Champions league title in Cairo.
However, Cardoso has vowed a strong comeback following recent setback in the Champions League campaign.
“We’re not happy, of course, but that doesn’t mean I’m not proud of everything we’ve achieved up to the final. To guide this team through a difficult group, then beat Al Ahly and Esperance, shows our growth.”
“In key moments, we didn’t find a way to compete at the level required. And when there’s a winner, it means they were better in those moments.”
“We’ll get up, we’ll come back. We have a strong group of men who are hurting now but will rise like true champions. We’ll return, smarter and stronger.”
Mamelodi Sundowns will now shift their attention to the impending FIFA Club World Cup tournament to be staged in the USA this month.
