Mamelodi Sundowns FC news

The South African heavyweights played well against superior opponents in Group F and managed to collect four points in the process.

Masandawana won the hearts of many through their display but just failed to advance from the initial hurdle.

Masandawana crashed out of the Club World Cup after failing to grab all three points in a must-win Group F showdown on Wednesday, 25 June.

It was a must-win affair for the both teams in this battle of the Brazilians and the Tricolor emerged the better side.

The coach, who had replaced Zipho Dlangalala, led the KwaZulu-Natal club to promotion and helped them secure a return to top-flight football.

The Soweto giants return to Europe as they seek to fine tune themselves ahead of next term.

The midfielder has been singled out as an amazing talent in the PSL because of his uniqueness, something that Amakhosi will miss.

The Buccaneers man has exploded to become a key player for both club and country and is being touted for bigger things in the future. 

Apart from Lorch being warned against returning to Tshwane, Hugo Broos has been told to hand the former Bucs star a Bafana call-up.

The forward terms Masandawana's match against the Brazilian outfit as special for him, but he warns their main aim is to get a win.

The Brazilians have also been hailed for the spirit they showed after the shocking equaliser by the former Bundesliga champions.

The 29-year-old has been crucial for Masandawana despite coming on as a substitute in the last two games.

In a surprising twist to normal tribal loyalties this Blues fan wishes the Red Devils were at the global tournament to enhance the status of the championship.