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Mamelodi Sundowns Academy

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Mamelodi Sundowns Academy
Full nameMamelodi Sundowns Academy
Founded2014; 11 years ago (2014)
OwnerPatrice Motsepe
ChairmanTlhopie Motsepe
Head of AcademyBrazil Paulo Cardoso
LeaguePSL Reserve League
Gauteng Development League
2nd
Websitesundownsfc.co.za
Active departments of
Mamelodi Sundowns
Football (Men's) Football B (Men's)
Football (Women's) Football B (Women's)

Mamelodi Sundowns Academy is a South African football reserve team based in Mamelodi, Pretoria in the Gauteng province. The U/23 team plays in the PSL Reserve League and the junior teams in the Gauteng Development Leagues.

It is the academy of Mamelodi Sundowns.[1] In 2016 the U17 team won the Gothia Cup.[2]

Paulo Cardoso is the Head of Academy.[3]

Diski Challenge team

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They won their maiden PSL Reserves title during the 2016/17 season.[4] As the MultiChoice Diski Challenge (MDC) champions, they won a trip to the Netherlands.[5]

In the 2023-24 season they finished as runners-up with 66 points to Stellenbosch's 67 points.[6]

Academy

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In 2016 they won the Gothia Cup defeating English side Kinetic Academy 2-0 in the final. The team scored 20 goals and only conceded 4 in the tournament.[2][7] In they same year, they finished as runner's up in the J-League U/17 Cup after losing 1-0 to Mtsumoto.[8]

Engen Knockout Challenge

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In 2023 they won the Engen Knockout Challenge defeating TS Galaxy 5-4 via penalties after a goalless draw.[9]

In July 2024 they lost their Engen Knockout Challenge title to Kaizer Chiefs after a 2-0 loss in the final played at Wits Marks Park.[10]

Gauteng Development League

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In 2024 the under 15 and 17 won the Gauteng Development League. The under 13 and 19 teams were runners up in the league.[11]

GDL Top 8

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In 2024 the under 15 were GDL Top 8 champions while the under 13 and 19 were runners-up.

In 2025 the under 15 team defended their Top 8 cup.

Honours

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Notable players

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Players from the academy that went on to play for Bafana Bafana:[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sibiya, Silver. "Mamelodi Sundowns Reserves are 'making progress'". City Press. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  2. ^ a b "Sundowns' young champs off to Japan". Sport. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  3. ^ "Paulo Cardoso on shaping the future of the Mamelodi Sundowns youth academy". FIFA Training Centre. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  4. ^ "Sundowns crowned MDC Champions". www.psl.co.za. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  5. ^ "MDC champs Downs geared for Europe". www.psl.co.za. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  6. ^ Rabothe, Tshepo (2024-05-11). "Dramatic Finish! Stellenbosch FC beat Sundowns to DStv Diski Challenge title". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  7. ^ Laduma, Soccer. "Mamelodi Sundowns U17 Progress In Gothia Cup". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  8. ^ Staff Reporter. "Mamelodi Sundowns U-17 side give good account of themselves in Japan". Kickoff. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  9. ^ Import, Pongrass (2023-07-13). "Mamelodi Sundowns and UJ Ladies crowned Engen GP champions". Alex News. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  10. ^ "Chiefs and Sundowns Ladies crowned Engen KO Challenge champions". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  11. ^ Gcwabe, Ongama (2024-11-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Chiefs back-to-back GDL u13 champs, Sundowns take u15 title". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  12. ^ Laduma, Soccer. ""From Sundowns' Academy To CAF CL Winners"". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 2024-07-09.