PSL behind Downs in Fifa Club World Cup
JOBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns have left the country for Japan to take part in the Fifa Club World Cup.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has voiced its support for African club champions, Mamelodi Sundowns as they leave for Japan to join other continental club champions in the Fifa Club World Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns is the first South African side to participate in this cup which runs from 8 to 18 December. They will play their first match this week against the winner of the match between Japanese J-League winners, Kashima Antlers and Auckland City.
Acting PSL CEO Mato Madlala described the journey of Sundowns as “a special moment for southern Africa and of course our league”.
“There is lots of significance in the journey Mamelodi Sundowns is embarking on and that significance is not just for us as South Africa but the African continent and football in particular,” she said.
Madlala said participation in the cup would undoubtedly put South African domestic professional football in the spotlight. “We trust that Mamelodi Sundowns will represent us well and replicate the form that saw them win the Confederation of African Football Champions League trophy.
“On behalf of all the members of the National Soccer League [the holding company of the PSL] and all football lovers, we would like to wish Mamelodi Sundowns the best of luck.”
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