Sundowns without 12 stars for FIFA Club World Cup – FULL LIST

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso had to make some tough decisions when deciding on his traveling squad to the US.

Jun 12, 2025 - 01:00
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Sundowns without 12 stars for FIFA Club World Cup – FULL LIST

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.

Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns feature in a special video in the iconic Times Square. Image: Supplied

WHICH 12 STARS DID SUNDOWNS LEAVE BEHIND?

  1. Jody February
  2. Sanele Tshabalala
  3. Asekho Tiwani (injured)
  4. Thapelo Maseko
  5. Terrence Mashego
  6. Matias Esquivel
  7. Lucas Suarez
  8. Kobamelo Kodisang
  9. Kegan Johannes
  10. Zuko Mdunyelwa
  11. Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi
  12. Siyanda Nyanga

SHOULD THESE PLAYERS BE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR FUTURES?

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