Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns

1st in South African Premier Division
2025 Club World Cup preview: What to know about all 32 teams 2025 Club World Cup preview: What to know about all 32 teams

Saturday sees the start of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with 32 teams playing 63 games between June 14 and July 13. Here's what you need to know about the teams, their chances, and this competition.

Ranking Club World Cup kits, from Real Madrid to Inter Miami Ranking Club World Cup kits, from Real Madrid to Inter Miami

The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?

Collection Collection

Mamelodi Sundowns' Tashreeq Matthews relishing Dortmund reunion at FIFA Club World Cup Mamelodi Sundowns' Tashreeq Matthews relishing Dortmund reunion at FIFA Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns' Tashreeq Matthews was hesitant to return to South Africa after a spell in Europe, playing for Borussia Dortmund, FC Utrecht and three Swedish clubs, but then the Brazilians came knocking.

'Sky's the limit' for Motsepe's Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup 'Sky's the limit' for Motsepe's Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe tells Gab Marcotti about what he hopes his side can achieve at the Club World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns' Club World Cup goal: 'We want to inspire people' Mamelodi Sundowns' Club World Cup goal: 'We want to inspire people'

Mamelodi Sundowns aren't expecting to win the Club World Cup this summer; theirs is a much bigger aim, as club chairman Tlhopie Motsepe tells ESPN.

Can FIFA Club World Cup give Mamelodi Sundowns' Ronwen Williams a new overseas shot? Can FIFA Club World Cup give Mamelodi Sundowns' Ronwen Williams a new overseas shot?

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams has two hopes for the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA: Progress past the group stage, and performances that catch the eyes of the world's biggest leagues.

'Sky's the limit' for Motsepe's Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup 'Sky's the limit' for Motsepe's Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe tells Gab Marcotti about what he hopes his side can achieve at the Club World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids - Brazilians need away goals to win CAF Champions League Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids - Brazilians need away goals to win CAF Champions League

Miguel Cardoso's men visit 30 June Stadium needing to score at least once, as the CAF Champions League uses away goals as a tiebreaker and Pyramids managed to snatch one in stoppage time in Pretoria.

Ronaldo at the Club World Cup? Which teams could make transfers before June 14? Ronaldo at the Club World Cup? Which teams could make transfers before June 14?

ESPN looks at which players might transfer clubs to play in the 2025 Club World Cup before the tournament gets underway.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC - Brazilians on a high heading into CAF Champions League final Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC - Brazilians on a high heading into CAF Champions League final

South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host Egypt's Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday, and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams hopes to make 'millions happy'.

South African Premier Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mamelodi Sundowns 28 +52 73
2 Orlando Pirates 28 +23 61
3 Stellenbosch 28 +13 48
4 Sekhukhune United 28 +8 46
5 TS Galaxy 28 0 35
6 Amazulu 28 -5 35
7 Polokwane City 28 -6 34
8 Richards Bay 28 -7 33
9 Kaizer Chiefs 28 -7 32
10 Marumo Gallants 28 -13 32
11 Chippa United 28 -6 31
12 Golden Arrows 28 -12 31
13 Magesi FC 28 -12 31
14 SuperSport United 28 -12 27
15 Cape Town City 28 -16 27
16 Royal AM 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
10 Lucas Ribeiro .. 16 27 9
13 Iqraam Rayners 14 26 9
9 Arthur 8 19 8

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Lucas Ribeiro .. 9 27 16
13 Iqraam Rayners 9 26 14
9 Arthur 8 19 8