Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has shared his thoughts on the club’s disappointing early elimination from the CAF Champions League, suggesting that a key mistake may have contributed to their unexpected exit.

Mngqithi, who previously worked with the Brazilians, believes the team was unfortunate in its continental campaign but has identified an area he feels could have made a difference.

His assessment comes after Sundowns suffered an early departure from a competition in which they had hoped to challenge for the title.

The former coach reportedly acknowledged that the result was disappointing, while pointing to a particular decision or shortcoming that he believes affected the team's chances of progressing.

Although the brief report does not provide the full details of Mngqithi’s explanation, his comments have brought renewed attention to Sundowns’ performance and the factors behind their elimination.

The club will now have to turn its attention to its remaining domestic commitments and assess what needs to improve ahead of future continental campaigns.

Mngqithi’s remarks are likely to generate discussion among Sundowns supporters, particularly given his previous involvement in the club’s technical team and his familiarity with its football philosophy.

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