Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed all their plans are already in place for the FIFA Club World Cup despite the tournament still being four months away.
Sundowns have been drawn with Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Fluminense (Brazil), and Ulsan HD (South Korea) in Group F.
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They start against Ulsan on June 17 in Orlando, then face Dortmund in Cincinnati four days later, before closing off the group against Fluminense on June 25 in Miami Gardens.
The winner and runners-up go through to the Last 16 to be played from June 28-July 1.
"We are already in discussions regarding the approach that we will do in terms of trips and matches, plus this and that," says Cardoso.
"The club is working backstage on everything.
"So, basically, at the moment we have almost everything finished regarding the World Cup of Clubs.
"There will not be a lot of time if we reach the final of the Champions League because it will be one week before we go to USA.
"We have started scouting the teams and we have our plan, and I can say the club is working so well that everything is already settled down in terms of organisation.
"It is a privilege to be a club that participates at the Club World Cup.
"It is a big achievement for the club and myself, I'm pleased that after qualifying Esperance to the Club World Cup I have the privilege to come to Sundowns.
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"So, for myself as a coach, it is wonderful, and players are obviously excited about it.
"We have a big sense of responsibility and so much ahead that we cannot even open your mind too much regarding that," he adds.