Themba Zwane, 4 Other Key Players for Mamelodi Sundowns at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

• Mamelodi Sundowns are set to represent Africa at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, joining top clubs from around the world, including Al Ahly, Esperance of Tunisia, and Wydad Athletic
• The Betway Premiership giants will need key performances from some of their star players as they aim to make a significant impact on the global stage
• Briefly News lists five players who are expected to play a crucial role for Sundowns in their pursuit of success at the prestigious tournament

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to represent Africa at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States of America.

The Premier Soccer League giants are one of the four clubs representing Africa in the competition alongside Al Ahly, Esperance of Tunisia, and Wydad Athletic.

The tournament will feature some of the best football clubs in the world, and the Brazilians will need some of their players to play a crucial role as they hope to make an impact on the global stage.

Briefly News highlights five players who are expected to play a key role for Sundowns at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Top five key players for Sundowns at CWC

1. Themba Zwane

The club captain recently returned from a long-term injury and was seriously missed when the Brazilians lost the CAF Champions League title to Pyramids FC earlier this month.

The South African international was named in the squad Miguel Cardoso is taking to the United States for the competition, and he would be duly needed due to the technicality he brings to the team.

The Bafana Bafana star's importance to the Sundowns side cannot be overemphasised, with Masandawana's coach being criticised for not using him during the two-legged CAF Champions League final.

2. Lucas Ribeiro Costa

Ribeiro was arguably the best player for Mamelodi Sundowns in the just concluded season in the Premier Soccer League and was particularly tipped by many to end up as the Player of the Season in the Betway Premiership.

The Brazilian star won the Golden Boot in the league while scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists in 26 matches. He is versatile and can play three positions perfectly in the attack.

3. Ronwen Williams

Williams took the South African flag and Sundowns name globally last year after being named among the best goalkeepers in World football, but injuries have denied him to be in that conversation this season.

The Bafana Bafana captain still has a lot to offer at the Club World Cup, and the Brazilians need him to be fit all through the tournament if they want to get to the latter stages of the competition.

4. Jayden Adams

The Bafana Bafana midfielder joined Sundowns in the January transfer window and ended up being one of the key players that led them to the Betway Premiership title and the CAF Champions League final.

The former Stellenbosch star also makes his presence known anytime he's on the pitch and has added scoring as one of his strengths since moving to Pretoria.

5 Teboho Mokoena

Mokoena brings balance to Mamelodi Sundowns midfield when playing alongside South African star Marcelo Allende. The former SuperSport United star would be needed when Cardoso's side needs to control games in the competition.

The South African international is also known for scoring long-range goals, and he's the best free-kick taker in their squad.

Cardoso explains why Sundowns lost in CAFCL final

Briefly News also reported that Miguel Cardoso explained why Sundowns lost to CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC.

The Portuguese tactician also believes his team would be back in the final next season.

Source: Briefly News