With visible impact after a big-money move, a Mamelodi Sundowns signing has received words of affirmation from head coach Miguel Cardoso.
Sundowns continued their winning run towards an eighth consecutive league title with a comprehensive victory against Galaxy at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday.
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An Iqraam Rayners brace, coupled with goals from Peter Shalulile and Jayden Adams, was enough to seal the result, which extended the side's lead at the top to 12 points after 18 matches played.
For January signing Adams, the strike was a second in his sixth league appearance for the Tshwane giants.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Cardoso explained what makes the 23-year-old such a welcome addition.
"We have quality players, and Jayden is of course one of them. He's happy being among us. I think that has been helping him to settle," said Cardoso.
"And the way we're playing and the things we want from him in terms of tasks, he's able to do them. He's capable of doing many things. He's a very interesting player in terms of understanding the game. He's very intelligent.
"And even without needing to run too much, he knows how to get the ball in the right spaces and read the different dimensions of the game," added the Portuguese mentor.
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Adams has come in to bolster a midfield teeming with quality, having been the club's long-term target from Stellenbosch FC.
He is likely to be in the starting line-up as Sundowns visit Sekhukhune United at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday.
Kick-off is at 19:30.