Miguel Reisinho recalls season at Sundowns with African Champions conquest: "Everything is solved with a dance"
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Miguel Reisinho recalls season at Sundowns with African Champions conquest: "Everything is solved with a dance"

Record8 September 2026 at 15:08

Miguel Reisinho, a 27-year-old Portuguese midfielder, ended his stint at Mamelodi Sundowns by mutual agreement, leaving the South African club, champions of Africa. The player recalls his experience at the club, which includes winning the African Champions League.

Reisinho experienced a memorable moment during the title celebration, when he was challenged by his teammates to resolve an issue through a dance. This episode was marked by the Portuguese player's peculiar reaction, who ended up accepting the challenge.

The experience at Sundowns represented one of the most significant adventures in the midfielder's career, who had the opportunity to compete at the highest level on the African continent and to lift the Champions trophy. The player now leaves the South African club to pursue a new professional challenge.

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