Tag: FIFA Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns Potential Opponents in the Last 16

HOPEFUL: All eyes will be on Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening, as they carry the hopes of the African continent going into their final group game against Brazilian club Fluminense. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns

All eyes will be on Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening when they fight for a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Tshwane side carries the hopes of the African continent going into their final group game against Brazilian club Fluminense. The two sides meet at the Hard Rock Stadium… Continue reading Mamelodi Sundowns Potential Opponents in the Last 16

Espérance’s FIFA Club World Cup Journey Ends

KNOCKED OUT: Tunisian club Espérance have been knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup. Photo: Espérance

Tunisian club Espérance will be on the flight back home after being knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup. Espérance finished third in Group D following their 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the early hours of Wednesday in a match played at Lincoln Field in Philadelphia, United States (US). “Football is played for 90… Continue reading Espérance’s FIFA Club World Cup Journey Ends

Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side

South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch played a match to remember for Wydad Casablanca against Juventus, but the Moroccans could not avoid a defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup. Juventus overcame Wydad 4-1 at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Sunday evening, local time. Nonetheless, Lorch’s performance was a major talking point.… Continue reading Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side

Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat

“So, yeah, it was just one of those unfortunate situations. But we learn from it, and we keep going.” With the above words, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has looked past his horrendous error against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Sundowns lost 3-4 to the Germans in a FIFA Club World Cup match played in Cincinnati,… Continue reading Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat

Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller

Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund have produced a thriller in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F match in Cincinnati. The ‘Brazilians’ met the German outfit at the TQL Stadium on Saturday evening. Sundowns scored first through Lucas Ribeiro Costa after just 11 minutes on the clock, but Dortmund hit back five minutes later through… Continue reading Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller

Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup

José Riveiro’s start with Al Ahly leaves much to be desired. The Spaniard, who joined after leaving Orlando Pirates, watched from the dugout as Al Ahly lost 2-0 to Brazilian side Palmeiras in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday. Al Ahly’s defeat at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the northeastern… Continue reading Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup

Wydad Forward Lorch Puts on a Good Show

Thembinkosi Lorch will look back on the match against Manchester City with fond memories despite the negative result. Unsurprisingly, the favourites, Manchester City, beat Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter played at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. Lorch, who’s on loan at Wydad from Mamelodi Sundowns, started the… Continue reading Wydad Forward Lorch Puts on a Good Show

Sundowns Bank R206 Million at Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns are off to a good start at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States (US). The Brazilians surged to the top of Group F after a first-half strike from Iqraam Rayners secured a deserved 1-0 victory over Korean side Ulsan HD at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on… Continue reading Sundowns Bank R206 Million at Club World Cup

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