Mamelodi Sundowns Academy

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| owner = Patrice Motsepe

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| chairman = Tlhopie Motsepe

| mgrtitle = Head of Academy

| manager = {{flagicon|BRA}} Paulo Cardoso

| league = PSL Reserve League
Gauteng Development League

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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.{{Cite web |last=Sibiya |first=Silver |title=Mamelodi Sundowns Reserves are 'making progress' |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/sport/mamelodi-sundowns-reserves-are-making-progress-20180303 |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=City Press |language=en-US}} In 2016 the U17 team won the Gothia Cup.{{Cite web |title=Sundowns' young champs off to Japan |url=https://www.news24.com/sport/sundowns-young-champs-off-to-japan-20160916 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Sport |language=en-US}}

Paulo Cardoso is the Head of Academy.{{Cite web |title=Paulo Cardoso on shaping the future of the Mamelodi Sundowns youth academy |url=https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/environment/interviews/watch/paulo-cardoso-on-shaping-the-future-of-the-mamelodi-sundowns-youth-academy.php# |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=FIFA Training Centre |language=en}}

Diski Challenge team

They won their maiden PSL Reserves title during the 2016/17 season.{{Cite web |date=2017-08-23 |title=Sundowns crowned MDC Champions |url=https://www.psl.co.za/news/article/3899654-sundowns-crowned-mdc-champions |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=www.psl.co.za}} As the MultiChoice Diski Challenge (MDC) champions, they won a trip to the Netherlands.{{Cite web |date=2017-08-23 |title=MDC champs Downs geared for Europe |url=https://www.psl.co.za/news/article/3919414-mdc-champs-downs-geared-for-europe |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=www.psl.co.za}}

In the 2023-24 season they finished as runners-up with 66 points to Stellenbosch's 67 points.{{Cite web |last=Rabothe |first=Tshepo |date=2024-05-11 |title=Dramatic Finish! Stellenbosch FC beat Sundowns to DStv Diski Challenge title |url=https://farpost.co.za/2024/05/11/dramatic-finish-stellenbosch-fc-beat-sundowns-to-dstv-diski-challenge-title/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=FARPost |language=en-ZA}}

Academy

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.{{Cite web |last=Laduma |first=Soccer |title=Mamelodi Sundowns U17 Progress In Gothia Cup |url=https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/local/mamelodi-sundowns-u17-progress-in-gothia-cup-20160817 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Soccer Laduma |language=en-US}} In they same year, they finished as runner's up in the J-League U/17 Cup after losing 1-0 to Mtsumoto.{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |title=Mamelodi Sundowns U-17 side give good account of themselves in Japan |url=https://www.snl24.com/kickoff/sanews/premiership/mamelodi-sundowns/mamelodi-sundowns-u-17-side-give-good-account-of-themselves-in-japan-20160920 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Kickoff |language=en-US}}

= Engen Knockout Challenge =

In 2023 they won the Engen Knockout Challenge defeating TS Galaxy 5-4 via penalties after a goalless draw.{{Cite web |last=Import |first=Pongrass |date=2023-07-13 |title=Mamelodi Sundowns and UJ Ladies crowned Engen GP champions |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/alex-news/news-headlines/local-news/2023/07/13/downs-and-uj-crowned-engen-gp-champions/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Alex News |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Chiefs and Sundowns Ladies crowned Engen KO Challenge champions |url=https://supersport.com/football/general/news/f5564ea0-7952-49e0-9729-db4d13e69016/chiefs-and-sundowns-ladies-crowned-engen-ko-challenge-champions |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=SuperSport |language=en}}

= Gauteng Development League =

In 2024 the under 15 and 17 won the Gauteng Development League. The under 13 and 19 teams were runners up in the league.{{Cite web |last=Gcwabe |first=Ongama |date=2024-11-13 |title=SuperSport Schools Plus {{!}} Chiefs back-to-back GDL u13 champs, Sundowns take u15 title |url=https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/chiefs-back-to-back-gdl-u13-champs-sundowns-take-u15-title/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=SuperSport Schools Plus |language=en-ZA}}

= GDL Top 8 =

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

PSL Reserve League: 2016-17, Runners-up: 2023-24
Gothia Cup: 2016
J-League U/17 Cup: Runners-Up: 2016
Diski Challenge Shield: Runners-up 2018, 2019
Engen Knockout Challenge: 2023, Runners-Up: 2024

Notable players

Players from the academy that went on to play for Bafana Bafana:{{Cite web |last=Laduma |first=Soccer |title="From Sundowns' Academy To CAF CL Winners" |url=https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/local/from-sundowns-academy-to-caf-cl-winners-20161028 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Soccer Laduma |language=en-US}}