Mamelodi Sundowns Set for FIFA Club World Cup Challenge

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to represent South Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. The team has finalized their 26-man squad and will depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday evening. The tournament features top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Coach Miguel Cardoso’s squad sees some notable absences, including Thapelo Maseko, Keagan Johannes, Jody February, Lucas Suarez, and Terrance Mashego.

Sundowns have been placed in Group F alongside Ulsan HD FC from South Korea, Borussia Dortmund from Germany, and Brazilian club Fluminense. Their fixtures are as follows:

– Wednesday, June 18: Ulsan vs Sundowns at 00:00 at Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, USA.
– Saturday, June 21: Sundowns vs Dortmund at 18:00 at QTL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA.
– Wednesday, June 25: Sundowns vs Fluminense at 21:00 at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, USA.