Mamelodi Sundowns are just days away from representing South Africa on football’s grandest club stage — the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Betway Premiership champions have officially submitted their 26-man squad to FIFA and will depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday evening.
This year’s Club World Cup is unlike any before, featuring global heavyweights including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain. Now, South Africa’s very own Kabo Yellow will get a shot at making history against the best of the best.
Big Names Missing from the Squad
While coach Miguel Cardoso has named a strong travelling squad, there were some unexpected exclusions. Thapelo Maseko, Keagan Johannes, Jody February, Lucas Ribeiro, and Terrence Mashego have all been left out of the final list — a move that has certainly raised eyebrows among fans.
Group F: A True Test of Character
Sundowns find themselves in a challenging Group F, set to battle with:
- Ulsan HD FC (South Korea)
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- Fluminense (Brazil)
Mamelodi Sundowns Club World Cup Fixtures:
- Wednesday, 18 June – Ulsan HD FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Kick-off: 00:00
Venue: Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, USA - Saturday, 21 June – Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund
Kick-off: 18:00
Venue: QTL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA - Wednesday, 25 June – Sundowns vs Fluminense
Kick-off: 21:00
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, USA
This marks a monumental opportunity for Sundowns not just to raise the club’s profile but to fly the South African flag high on the global stage. Can they pull off the ultimate upset?
