Sundowns Eye Historic Upset Against Borussia Dortmund at Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a critical clash against Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup, hoping to engineer an awe-inspiring upset. Despite being underdogs, the South African team led by coach Miguel Cardoso is counting on strong mental conviction and emotional unity to challenge the German giants.

Currently leading Group F, Sundowns kicked off their campaign with a victory over Ulsan HD. However, the upcoming match at TQL Stadium poses a tougher challenge. Cardoso emphasizes the need for resilience as Dortmund is renowned for its aggressive counter-pressing style, which accounts for a significant percentage of their goals.

Sundowns, celebrated as the only African side to win at the tournament, take pride in their achievements and are motivated to transform aspirations into tangible objectives. The team will face Fluminense in their final group stage match, prepared for the challenges ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)