Miguel Cardoso makes history
Crowned CAF Champions League winners
He has become only the second Portuguese manager in history to win the CAF Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned champions of the 2025–2026 African Champions League. The South African club beat Morocco’s AS FAR to claim the title.
The man behind this triumph is Miguel Cardoso, Sundowns’ head coach. It was he who led the South African side to the final victory. Thanks to this continental success, the Portuguese tactician has entered the history books. Miguel Cardoso has become the second Portuguese coach in history to win the CAF Champions League. He joins Manuel José in this exclusive circle.
