Ronwen Williams, captain of Mamelodi Sundowns, reflects on painful lessons learned from last season’s CAF Champions League final defeat as the team prepares for a rematch. Last year, Sundowns lost to Pyramids by an aggregate score of 3-2.
Sundowns reached the CAF Champions League final for the second consecutive season. They were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Pyramids and lost 2-1 in the second leg. Williams emphasized that they learned valuable lessons from their previous final loss.
Key facts:
- Mamelodi Sundowns lost to Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final last season.
- Aggregate score of the final was 3-2 in favor of Pyramids.
- Sundowns scored 1 goal in each leg of the final.
- They eliminated Al Ahly in the semi-finals to reach the final.
Williams stated, “You don’t take any team for granted… we should not make that mistake again.” He noted that previous expectations led many to believe they would win easily against Pyramids because they weren’t facing tougher opponents like Al Ahly or Esperance.
This time, they face AS FAR in the final. Williams stressed that they must approach every match with caution and respect for their opponents. He believes that their back-to-back finals reflect their character and mentality as a club.
The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Mamelodi Sundowns to prove themselves after last year’s disappointment. They aim to secure their first title in this competition after falling short previously.
