Ronwen Williams talks about what happened to them in the CAF Champions League final!

The dressing room silence was funeral-like. As the final whistle blew in Cairo last Sunday, Mamelodi Sundowns' players stood frozen - victims of a cruel 90th-minute sucker punch from Pyramids FC. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams doesn't mince words: "That locker room felt like a wake. Like we'd lost someone dear to us."

For 89 minutes, the Brazilians had battled heroically, clinging to a precious lead that would have given them the upper hand in this continental duel. Then, in the dying breaths of the match, their Egyptian opponents struck - leaving Williams and his teammates emotionally wrecked.

Yet as they prepare for Sunday's decisive clash at June 30 Stadium, there's steel beneath the pain. This Sundowns squad carries the weight of history - their 2016 Champions League triumph remains lonely in the trophy cabinet, with near-misses haunting them since. Williams believes this is their moment of redemption: "Years of sacrifice have led us here. For the fans, the club, every player - this means everything."

Head coach Rulani Mokwena's psychological masterstroke? Granting his devastated squad two days' grieving period. "We needed that time," Williams admits. "Day one was for mourning. Day two - the healing began." Now, with clear eyes and full hearts, Africa's sleeping giants are ready to chase that elusive second star.

The question hangs heavy: Can they transform Cairo's heartbreak into continental glory? Sunday's showdown will reveal all.