Downs representing Africa in Club WC
African champions Sundowns will be rubbing shoulders with the best teams from around the world this weekend.
Mamelodi Sundowns will participate for the first time in the Club World Cup on Sunday in Japan.
The Pretoria side will take on the winner from the match between Japanese J-League Kashima Antlers and New Zealand’s Auckland City in Yokohama.
Bafana ba Style fly out to Japan today and will represent Africa on the biggest stage, let's send the boys off in style! pic.twitter.com/MNnotJoUAX
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) December 5, 2016
The Premier Soccer League have given their support to Sundowns.
Mamelodi Sundowns are the first South African side to participate in the Fifa Club World Cup.
The League has joined the rest of Africa in wishing the South African domestic champions good luck in Japan.
All the best!! 👆👆🌟
Make us proud. #BafanaBaStyle https://t.co/Z9jAQ2VLiq
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) December 5, 2016
“There is lot of significance in the journey Mamelodi Sundowns is embarking on. It is a special moment for Southern Africa and of course our League, PSL acting chief executive,” Mato Madlala said.
He said participation in the Fifa Club World Cup will 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 CAF Champions League trophy. On behalf of all the members of the National Soccer League, we would like to wish Mamelodi Sundowns the best of luck.”
The tournament will be staged at the Suita City Football stadium in Osaka and the International stadium in Yokohama.
It will feature champions from Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and Europe.
Japan’s Kashima Antlers have qualified as hosts of the tournament.
Good luck Percy Tau and the whole of Sundowns family.Bucs I remain💀💀💀⚽⚽
— Thabza Msomi (@therealTebzaG) December 6, 2016
