Speaking during the Nedbank Cup last-16 draw in Randburg on Wednesday — where Sundowns were paired with fellow top-flight side TS Galaxy away in Mbombela — Kekana addressed the role of the club's veterans.
TS Galaxy will renew their rivalry with MamelodiSundowns in the Nedbank Cup last-16 clash, with both sides hoping to rediscover success in one of South Africa’s most prestigious knockout competitions following Wednesday evening’s draw.
When Miguel Cardoso was brought to MamelodiSundowns in the summer of 2024, he was backed to be the “messiah” — the man to return the club to the pinnacle of African football after his predecessors fell short over the last eight years.
Jayden Adams’ patience at MamelodiSundowns is beginning to pay off, and former club stalwart Manqoba Ngwenya believes the midfielder has done enough to show he belongs in the starting line-up after fighting his way back into contention.
MamelodiSundowns’ favourite son returns, and sentiment will count for nothing ... Sundowns’ season has been one to remember — and not always for the right reasons ... Victory for Sundowns would see them ...
Al Hilal lead the standings with eight points, while MC Alger’s 2-1 victory over the Sudanese side on Friday has intensified the pressure on Sundowns, who now sit two points behind the Algerian side.
FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo (19’ Lihozasia) 1️⃣ ➖ 1️⃣ MamelodiSundowns (55’ Jayden Adams)#Sundowns #AreyengMasandawana pic.twitter.com/UvMGacdLP2— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) February 8, 2026 ... The second half saw a different Sundowns emerge.