Sundowns Eye January Reinforcements After Injury Setbacks

Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to sign Ecuador international Jhegson Méndez as the club looks to rebuild its squad during the January transfer window.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Soccer

Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to sign Ecuador international Jhegson Méndez as the club looks to rebuild its squad in the January transfer window. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Mamelodi Sundowns will strengthen their squad during the January transfer window after losing their CAF Champions League place and suffering injury setbacks to key players. The club is expected to sign Ecuador international Jhegson Méndez.

Why it matters

Injuries to Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Keanu Cupido, Kegan Johannes and Grant Kekana have contributed to losses while players were unavailable. Reinforcements could help the club maintain its competitiveness across domestic and continental fixtures.

Sundowns have played 2 of 4 matches before the FIFA break and have no continental football for the rest of the season after exiting the CAF Champions League. The extraction does not confirm the exact number of matches missed by injured players.

The players

Mamelodi Sundowns

A South African professional football club based in Pretoria that is one of the most successful teams in the country's domestic league.

Jhegson Méndez

An Ecuador international midfielder who is expected to join Mamelodi Sundowns in January.

The details

Coach Cardoso said the team must position itself in the four matches before the FIFA break, two of which have been played. Players coming back from injury and new signings are expected to make the squad stronger.

Tuesday: Carling match for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Weekend: CAF Super Cup match for Mamelodi Sundowns.
January: Transfer window in which reinforcements are expected.

Season Trajectory

Sundowns' exit from the CAF Champions League leaves the club focused on domestic competition and the CAF Super Cup this season. January reinforcements could determine how well the team competes for trophies in the second half of the campaign.

Fantasy and squad watchers should track the injury status of Mokoena, Williams and Mudau before the next fixtures. The January window could change who starts for the club in the second half of the season.

The takeaway

Squad depth matters most when injuries strike, and Sundowns' January signings will test whether the club can recover its form in the second half of the season.

What happens next

Mamelodi Sundowns play a Carling match on Tuesday and a CAF Super Cup match at the weekend, with the January transfer window expected to bring reinforcements.