Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, defeating Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria to secure a place in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals. Siyanda Ndlovu scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute after receiving a pass from Iqraam Rayners, giving the Tshwane club a much-needed victory following its recent CAF Champions League elimination. The result keeps Sundowns in contention for domestic silverware and provides head coach Miguel Cardoso with a positive response after a difficult period for the club.