Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has praised midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena after he picked up the Man of the Match award against Polokwane City.

The Brazilians secured back-to-back wins over Rise and Shine following their 3-0 victory at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday.

The win sees Sundowns open a five-point lead over Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership standings, with 64 points from 27 matches.

Sundowns will be hoping to continue their winning run when they take on Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening.

“He is a pillar, very important asset for the club and the team,” Cardoso told SuperSport TV after the game.

“He is a player we understand where he stands, we manage him according to what he needs and we give love to everybody but also give love to him of course.”