Ronwen Williams challenges Mamelodi Sundowns to prove doubters wrong

Speaking after Sunday’s 3-1 CAF Super Cup defeat to USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld, the Bafana Bafana captain acknowledged the latest disappointment, which followed their shock CAF Champions League elimination last month.

However, Williams believes Sundowns have the quality within their squad to bounce back, silence their critics and prove that they remain a force to be reckoned with on the continent.

"This one will hurt for a long time. We planned for this game with a specific team in mind but the forced substitutions changed things a bit although the guys that came on played well. It's disappointing but we are a team and we will reflect on this. We need to get back to what we once were."

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He urged the fans to get behind the team without any finger pointing, giving credit to USM Alger for a well-executed game plan. 

"There is no point in pointing fingers now because it's not going to help anyone and I ask that Masandawana stick together, and for the fans to be their for the boys, but we as players know that they deserve better. These are tough lessons we will take on board."

A number of the Sundowns players will join their respective national teams for the FIFA break over the next two weeks and Williams is of the opinion that this will also help them reflect.