Williams says Mamelodi Sundowns have recharged after Champions League final defeat

The defeat in the CAF Champions League final was truly painful for the Mamelodi Sundowns players. But unlike other South African clubs, the "Brazilians" still have unfinished business this season, as they are set to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup. The reigning South African champions' goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, is approaching the tournament with a fighting spirit.

Details: Williams revealed that after the match against Pyramids, the team was given five days off—a break that provided time to reflect on the loss and allowed the squad to recharge, since there’s no time left to dwell on disappointment.

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Quote: “The most important thing was the time to reflect. Right after the game, we talked, but then it was crucial to spend a bit of time alone. We’ve played so many matches, traveled so much. Those five days apart really helped us recover and reignited our spark. Yes, it was a tough defeat, hard to accept, but we have to move forward. At Mamelodi Sundowns, there’s always another opportunity.

And this one is the biggest of them all. We can’t mourn for long. This is a huge tournament—possibly the most prestigious club tournament in the world—and we’re excited, eagerly looking forward to it. You can see it in training—the energy is back, and those five days really did us a world of good,” Williams told the iDiski Times website.