Miguel Cardoso supports Kutlwano Letlhako because of his outstanding performance against ASFAR!

Miguel Cardoso was full of praise for Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Kutlwano Letlhaku following an impressive showing in the Caf Champions League. The young midfielder stepped up in the absence of Thapelo Morena, operating on the right flank of Sundowns' attack during their narrow 1-0 victory over ASFAR at Loftus Versfeld.

Cardoso was particularly pleased with how Letlhaku handled the pressure of such a high-stakes encounter, especially with the return leg looming in Morocco.

“Kutlwano is a player that has incredible quality. He’ll be a high-level player for the club and he’s an important asset for the future. But he’s already a player that can perform,” Cardoso said after the match.

He went on to explain that Letlhaku had been carefully prepared for such moments: “But he’s ready, he played a lot of matches on Diski team, not because we put him there on the shelf or on the side, but because we were giving him the opportunity to continue to be ready for anything that could happen positive for his side.”

According to Cardoso, the teenager has already shown his composure in domestic league matches as well. “I think he has been playing quite well in the league matches that he played. He’s not really a player that lets himself be affected from the ambiances. So, yeah, I think he made a good game. He helped the team a lot.”

The coach also reflected on a near-miss that could have made the night even more special for the young attacker. “I think he had, with a little bit of luck, that left foot kick on the goal. It could have given him, obviously, a beautiful moment, but we are pretty happy.”

Cardoso concluded by urging caution and continued hard work: “Let’s just keep the foot on the ground and continue to work so that more opportunities come for him in the future.”