Overview
- Cardoso says four PSL teams declined a proposed league game on the Nov. 9 weekend and suggests outside influence may be behind the refusals.
- He says he has raised grass-height and pre-match watering standards with the PSL CEO, arguing the league lacks clear rules on pitch upkeep.
- The coach calls for domestic fixtures to avoid Champions League weeks to better support South African teams competing in Africa.
- Sundowns drew 1-1 with Orlando Pirates on Saturday and lead on 22 points, with Sekhukhune United a game behind on matches played and Pirates holding two games in hand.
- The team advanced to the Champions League group stage with a 7-1 aggregate over Remo Stars, which Cardoso says will further congest their calendar.