Miguel Cardoso is many things, but nave is not one of them. No coach accidentally stumbles into one of the most powerful and well-paid jobs in African football. Mamelodi Sundowns do not appoint head coaches on goodwill or guesswork, and Cardosos presence at Chloorkop is the result of deliberate career progression.
Cardoso glossy CVHis coaching background across Europe, including spells in Spain and France, lends his CV a glossy finish and explains his frequent public suggestions that his future is secured. Yet that pedigree does not exempt him from scrutiny and managing Sundowns demands more than technical expertise.
It requires emotional intelligence, self-awareness and an understanding that every word uttered carries consequence. This is where Cardoso continues to fall short because the more he speaks, the clearer it becomes that he has little regard for the intelligence of the South African football journalists.
