The FIFA Club World Cup trophy was unveiled at Mamelodi Sundowns' headquarters on Thursday, generating immense enthusiasm among the club's staff, players, and chairman Tlhopie Motsepe. Sundowns, one of four African representatives alongside Al Ahly, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Wydad Casablanca, will compete in the tournament held in the US between June 14 and July 15. This marks their return to the global stage after their debut in 2016.
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe speaks at Chloorkop on Thursday as the FIFA Club World Cup trophy was displayed. Photo: ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent NewspapersEuphoria engulfed Chloorkop on Thursday afternoon as the official FIFA Club World Cup trophy was unveiled at the Mamelodi Sundowns headquarters.
Sundowns were the first team to see the cup on the continent before it made its way to North Africa – Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco respectively. However, thanks to a qualifying point system for this year’s edition – which includes 32 teams from across the globe for the first time ever – Sundowns finally cut the mustard.
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso added that plans from the club are already afloat to ensure that they do not just make up the numbers in the US in winter.“At the moment, we have almost finished everything regarding the World Cup. “We need to start scouting our teams now. We have our plan. But the club is working hard to ensure that everything is done in terms of organising.”
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