Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o has thrown his weight behind Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, Espérance, and Wydad Casablanca ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. The former Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea forward believes the four teams will be competitive in the United States rather than add to the numbers. “I know that… Continue reading Eto’o Backs Africa’s Top Teams
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Mamelodi Sundowns Down but Not Out
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has lost two CAF Champions League finals on the trot, but the Portuguese mentor remains unfazed. Last season, Cardoso was in charge of Tunisian side Espérance when they went down to Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. This time, Cardoso’s Sundowns team was beaten 3-2 on aggregate by Pyramids of Egypt in… Continue reading Mamelodi Sundowns Down but Not Out
FIFA Confirms Special Transfer Window for Elite Clubs
World football governing body FIFA has approved a special transfer window for Africa’s elite clubs and others. Africa’s four clubs that are heading to the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup will be able to bring in players for 10 days next month. The continent will be represented at the Club World Cup by Mamelodi Sundowns… Continue reading FIFA Confirms Special Transfer Window for Elite Clubs
PSL Awards on Ice to Support Sundowns
The end-of-the-season Premier Soccer League (PSL) awards will take a backseat for now. The league has confirmed that the awards have been postponed indefinitely to allow Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning PSL champions, to focus on the CAF Champions League final and the FIFA Club World Cup. “In recent seasons, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Awards… Continue reading PSL Awards on Ice to Support Sundowns
Sundowns Have One Eye on Club World Cup
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are fighting on all fronts for success. With the league trophy in the bag, the focus has shifted to the CAF Champions League final, where they will host Egyptian side Pyramids on Saturday, 24 May. The return leg will be played on Sunday, 1 June, in Cairo. The Yellow Nation… Continue reading Sundowns Have One Eye on Club World Cup
Wydad Confirms Spanish and Portuguese Friendly Opponents
Less than a month before the start of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup, the teams are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. Leading the charge from the African continent is Moroccan outfit Wydad Casablanca, who have confirmed some interesting international friendlies. Wydad will play Spanish La Liga side Sevilla on 27 May at… Continue reading Wydad Confirms Spanish and Portuguese Friendly Opponents
No SA Referee for FIFA Club World Cup
Five top African referees have been picked for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, but there’s no South African on the list. FIFA has selected 117 match officials in a list drawn from 41 FIFA member associations. The list includes 35 referees, 58 assistant referees, and 24 video assistant referees (VAR). Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Mustapha… Continue reading No SA Referee for FIFA Club World Cup
Wydad Coach Rulani Mokwena Takes a Social Media Break Amid Tough Times
“I look forward to reconnecting soon, refreshed and re-energized, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.” With these words, Wydad Casablanca mentor Rulani Mokwena has stepped away from social media amid the tough times he’s facing at the Moroccan club. Wydad supporters appear to be divided on Mokwena. In one corner, they’ve been calling for… Continue reading Wydad Coach Rulani Mokwena Takes a Social Media Break Amid Tough Times
Sundowns Guaranteed R173 Million from Club World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns’s biggest payday is around the corner with FIFA confirming the prize money for the Club World Cup set for June. The United States will host the tournament from June 14 to July 13, with 32 teams battling it out for honours, including Sundowns. FIFA has now revealed the prize money for all participants,… Continue reading Sundowns Guaranteed R173 Million from Club World Cup
FIFA Confirms Massive Payout to Sundowns and Other Club World Cup Participants
World football authority FIFA will pay out a cool $1 billion (R18.3 billion) to the clubs that will participate in this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Mamelodi Sundowns will represent Africa alongside Al Ahly (Egypt), Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), and Espérance (Tunisia), who have Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana in… Continue reading FIFA Confirms Massive Payout to Sundowns and Other Club World Cup Participants