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Matthews ready for Sundowns' Fifa Club World Cup challenge

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June 11, 2025

TASHREEQ Matthews is buzzing with excitement as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to compete in the Fifa Club World Cup in the US in the coming weeks.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Since returning to South African football one and a half seasons ago, Matthews has worked hard to prove his worth after a challenging spell overseas. Now, he's a key figure in Sundowns’ success story, helping the club secure back-to-back league titles and a place on the global stage.

The Brazilians will make their first appearance at the tournament since 2016. They are in Group F alongside Ulsan Hyundai, Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense.

Matthews has extensive back-ground knowledge of German giants Dortmund, having spent seven years in their junior ranks, despite being regularly sent out on loan.

As the prospect of facing his for-mer club looms large for the 24-year-old, he revealed how he felt before the Brazilians’ departure on Sunday afternoon.

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