Mamelodi Sundowns’ newly redesigned club badge. Image: @MillionMnisi / X.
European expert joins Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns are causing more envy again. The DStv Premiership champions have signed a new academy director.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ newly redesigned club badge. Image: @MillionMnisi / X.
A Portuguese youth expert has joined Mamelodi Sundowns.
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PAULO CARDOSO JOINS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Having bid farewell to Shauwn Bishop, who left for an unnamed club in Portugal during July, Sundowns have found a successor in Cardoso.
“Mamelodi Sundowns FC has developed a visionary and ambitious strategy for the future of the club with the appointment of Paulo Cardoso as the Head Of Academy, that strategy is in capable hands,” the club said of the former Sporting de Club Technical Director, Academy Scout Coordinator and International Scout.
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“Paulo will be leading and running the Mamelodi Sundowns Development Academy as the club strives to produce the best possible footballers with a holistic approach to the individuals and making sure that school-education will be at the highest level for the academy players,” Sundowns added.
The club’s Technical Director – Flemming Berg – added:
“Hiring a new Head of Academy isn’t just a recruitment process; it’s a pivotal moment in shaping the future of our club. Paulo comes with extensive knowledge from the highest international level and has worked with some of the absolute best players in the world like Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Bruma.”
CARDOSO’S CV BEFORE SUNDOWNS:
- Portuguese FA – Technical Consultant
- CSKA Sofia – Academy Director
- KZN SAFA Academy – Technical Director
- Sporting P – Technical Director, Academy Scout Coordinator and International Scout
- Melbourne Victory – Academy Director
Education:
- EUFA A Coaching License
- Degrees – in Sports Science and in Sport Management
- MBA On Football Leadership.
ZAKHELE LEPASA ENJOYS PRAISES
In other events, Sundowns players have been spotted praising a Pirates star…
After scoring 10 goals in eight games for Pirates this season, Lepasa earned kudos from his Bafana Bafana teammates.
Soon after reporting for national camp on Monday, the Sundowns duo of Modiba and Mvala were captured encouraging Lepasa on his hot scoring form – READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
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