Despite suffering a loss to Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final over the weekend, Mamelodi Sundowns are now setting their sights on their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
In the first-leg of the Champions League final, Sundowns took an early second-half lead through Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro only for the Pretoria based side to concede with just 37 seconds remaining, heading to the second-leg with all to play for.
The return leg in Egypt saw Pyramids triumph 3-2 on aggregate after the first leg was drawn 1-1 in Pretoria.
𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 📹
Club Chairman Tlhopie Motsepe praises the team’s effort, despite the outcome, the journey has brought us closer to greatness, with unity and determination remaining strong as we look ahead. 💛
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— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 3, 2025
The Betway Premiership Champions turn their attention to the Club World Cup after a narrow Champions League exit, as they come up against a Group stage of clubs, four-time Brazilian champions Fluminense, two-time AFC Champions League victors Ulsan HD, and Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund in Group F.
Masandawana travel with the following players to the Club World Cup,
Goalkeepers
Veteran Denis Onyango, Reyaad Pieterse, Ronwen Williams, Sanele Tshabalala, Jody February.
Defenders
Malibongwe Khoza, Mosa Lebusa, Terrence Mashego, Grant Kekana
Lucas Suarez, Khuliso Mudau, Thapelo Morena, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Divine Lunga, Asekho Tiwani, Mothobi Mvala, Kegan Johannes, Rivaldo Coetzee, Keanu Cupido.
Midfielders
Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, Lucas Ribeiro Costa. Marcelo Allende, Neo Maema, Bathusi Jurry, Aubaas, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Tashreeq Matthews, Themba Zwane, Sphelele Mkhulise, Thapelo Maseko, Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, Jayden Adams.
Forwards
Lebo Mothiba, Matías Esquivel, Arthur Iqraam Rayners, Kobamelo Kodisang, Siyabonga Mabena, Peter Shalulile.
From June 15 to July 13, 2025, the United States will host the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 elite clubs across continents.
The tournament will showcase world-class clubs in 64 matches of escalating intensity, from group stage openers to the pressure-packed knockout rounds.
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