Ex-Kaizer Chiefs winger believes Mamelodi Sundowns won't win a single match at the Club World Cup

On the night of June 17 to 18, Mamelodi Sundowns will play their first match at the Club World Cup against South Korea's Ulsan. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes the “Brazilians” will face a huge challenge in finding success.

Details: Khanye feels that the level of Mamelodi Sundowns is too low to compete successfully with the teams at this tournament, and he predicts that Miguel Cardoso’s side won’t manage to secure a single win at the Club World Cup.

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Quote: “Remember, clubs like Fluminense have players such as Thiago Silva on their books. We are talking about top-class teams with massive budgets. We’re talking about brilliant individual players. This is a tournament featuring clubs like Real Madrid, with the best players in the world, such as Kylian Mbappé.

Yes, the Sundowns are a strong team, and they have players who represent Bafana Bafana, but they are good for continental football. It’s great that they’re representing South Africa, but we have to be honest—the Club World Cup is a level too high for them. This is a different tier.

This tournament will bring huge pressure. I expect the Sundowns to lose by a margin of three or four goals. I regret having to say this, but I must be honest—they won’t win a single match at this Club World Cup,” Khanye told KickOff in an interview.