Mamelodi Sundowns kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD on Tuesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he was pleased his charges were able to keep up with the pace of Ulsan HD in the FIFA Club World Cup opener, benefitting from a well-executed game plan.
Ulsan HD striker Gustav Ludwigson says they are likely to take a cautious approach in the opening few minutes against Mamelodi Sundowns when both teams get their FIFA Club World Cup campaign underway.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango, one of three surviving members from the last time the Tshwane giants were in the FIFA Club World Cup, says the new format will be effective in the long run.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams says being on the verge of making a FIFA Club World Cup debut is further evidence as to why he agreed to join The Brazilians earlier this year.
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile is poised to become the first-ever Namibian footballer to feature at a senior FIFA tournament, and he hopes more of his compatriots can follow suit.