Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso delivered a defiant assessment of his sides current form following their narrow 2-1 victory over Motsepe Foundation Championship side Gomora United in the Nedbank Cup at Loftus Versfeld.
Their long-standing dominance of the domestic game is being tested this season, with Orlando Pirates leading the Betway Premiership standings by three points after 15 matches, raising questions over whether Sundowns era of control after eight consecutive league titles may be nearing its end.
Asked to explain what has been missing from his side this season compared to previous campaigns, Cardoso dismissed the notion that Sundowns are in decline and instead pointed to increased competition.
