FIFA Club World Cup: Mamelodi Sundowns announce final 26-man squad

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has announced his final 26-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this weekend.

Themba Zwane will captain Masandawana at the tournament, while Ronwen Williams will serve as vice-captain.

Top two sides to progress

Mamelodi Sundowns will compete in Group F with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, Brazil’s Fluminense FC, and South Korea’s lesser-known Ulsan HD FC.

The top two teams from each of the eight groups will advance to the Round of 16.

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ Group F matches

All times SA

Wednesday, 18 June vs Ulsan – 00:00

Saturday, 21 June vs Borussia Dortmund – 18:00

Wednesday, 25 June vs Fluminense – 21:00

Mamelodi Sundowns will represent Africa at the expanded 32-team Club World Cup alongside Al Ahly, Esperance, and Wydad Casablanca.

Coach Miguel Cardoso selected a squad featuring 20 South Africans, two Brazilians, one Chilean, one Ugandan, one Zimbabwean, and one Namibian.

Ugandan reserve goalkeeper Denis Onyango, at 40, is the oldest player in the squad, while 19-year-old South African winger Kutlwano Letlhaku is the youngest.

Mamelodi Sundowns squad for Club World Cup:

Ronwen Williams, Denis Onyango, Reyaad Pieterse, Khuliso Mudau, Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Divine Lunga, Grant Kekana, Malibongwe Khoza, Mothobi Mvala, Keanu Cupido, Mosa Lebusa, Marcelo Allende, Jayden Adams, Themba Zwane, Sphelele Mkhulise, Neo Maema, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Peter Shalulile, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Iqraam Rayners, Arthur Sales, Tashreeq Matthews, Lebo Mothiba, Kutlwano Letlhaku