Sundowns Sweep Betway Premiership Monthly Awards: Cardoso and Ribeiro Shine Bright

Mamelodi Sundowns have underlined their supremacy in South African football by sweeping the May 2025 Betway Premiership monthly awards. Head coach Miguel Cardoso was named Coach of the Month, while red-hot forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa claimed both the Goal of the Month and Player of the Month awards, rounding off a spectacular season for the Brazilians in fitting fashion.

Cardoso led his side to an impeccable finish in May, securing five wins from five matches—a perfect run that saw Sundowns lift the newly designed Betway Premiership trophy in front of a jubilant home crowd. The team’s performances throughout the month reflected Cardoso’s tactical sharpness and his ability to extract the best from his squad at crucial moments. This marks Cardoso’s third Coach of the Month accolade this season, highlighting his consistency and growing stature in South African football.

Up front, Lucas Ribeiro Costa was simply unplayable. He won Goal of the Month for his stunning finish against Magesi FC, converting a cleverly worked freekick from Marcelo Allende into a breathtaking goal. That strike helped Sundowns to a 2-0 win, a result that sealed the title on the final matchday of the campaign. In addition to that moment of brilliance, Ribeiro also scooped the Player of the Month award, capping off a month where he led the attack with confidence, creativity, and composure. The May awards take Ribeiro’s personal tally to six individual honours this season—three Player of the Month wins and three Goal of the Month wins.

With the 2024/25 season officially concluded, both Cardoso and Ribeiro are now widely tipped to feature prominently at the upcoming PSL Awards. Cardoso is among the frontrunners for the Coach of the Year title after masterminding yet another league triumph for Sundowns, while Ribeiro is seen as a strong contender for Player of the Year, having been a decisive figure throughout the campaign.

Sundowns’ clean sweep of the May 2025 Betway Premiership awards not only showcases their dominance on the pitch but also reflects the individual brilliance that powered them to yet another historic season. All eyes will now be on the PSL Awards, where both Cardoso and Ribeiro could be set to cap their phenomenal seasons with even greater honours.