Sundowns without 12 stars for FIFA Club World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns have left behind 12 of their stars for the FIFA Club World Cup which gets underway on Friday.
The Brazilians, known for their big squad, did not have space for the entire team, and had to make some tough decisions.
They touched down the US on Tuesday, and the 26-man squad had their first training session on Wednesday.
Sundowns will get the ball rolling on Wednesday, 18 June against South Korean outfit Ulsan.
Kick-off is at 00:00 SA time.
And the Tshwane giants will face German giants Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, 21 June at 18:00 SA time.
Sundowns’ final Group F match will be against Brazil’s Fluminense on Wednesday, 25 June.
Kick-off is at 21:00 SA time.
WHICH 12 STARS DID SUNDOWNS LEAVE BEHIND?
- Jody February
- Sanele Tshabalala
- Asekho Tiwani (injured)
- Thapelo Maseko
- Terrence Mashego
- Matias Esquivel
- Lucas Suarez
- Kobamelo Kodisang
- Kegan Johannes
- Zuko Mdunyelwa
- Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi
- Siyanda Nyanga
SHOULD THESE PLAYERS BE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR FUTURES?
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