Miguel Cardoso and Lucas Costa Win Big Again as Sundowns Finish Season in Style

In yet another dominant display of footballing excellence, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso and Brazilian sensation Lucas Ribeiro Costa have been crowned the Betway Premiership’s Coach and Player of the Month for May 2025, marking the third time this power pair has swept the monthly awards in a single season.

It’s been a campaign defined by consistency, class, and collective ambition — and the final stretch of May was no exception. Under Cardoso’s tactful leadership, Sundowns completed the month unbeaten, securing five straight wins and officially sealing their eighth consecutive Betway Premiership title. His intelligent rotations, defensive strategy, and attacking organization outclassed rival tacticians like Ronnie Gabriel of Richards Bay and former Orlando Pirates manager Jose Riveiro.

Meanwhile, Lucas Costa once again proved to be the attacking force behind Sundowns’ success. The Brazilian forward was clinical in front of goal, netting three times in May, including a coolly executed finish in a 3-0 win over Stellenbosch and a dazzling brace against Magesi FC in the season finale. His final goal, a breathtaking strike that curled into the top corner, also bagged him the Goal of the Month award — his third such recognition this season.

Despite strong competition from teammates like Iqraam Rayners and Marcelo Allende, Costa’s match-winning contributions and flair under pressure made him the clear standout. His ability to turn key moments into goals has not only electrified fans but also cemented his place as one of the league’s top performers.

This latest accolade further highlights the remarkable synergy between Cardoso and Costa. Together, they have sculpted a team that balances tactical discipline with creative freedom — and most importantly, delivers results. Their shared recognition in February, earlier in the season, and now in May underscores just how pivotal they have been to Sundowns’ latest title-winning journey.

As the curtain falls on the 2024/25 season, the spotlight belongs to this formidable coach-and-player pairing who have transformed promise into performance. With trophies on the shelf and records in the books, Mamelodi Sundowns’ story of dominance continues — and it’s one that fans across South Africa will remember for years to come.