Sundowns’ Williams relishing prospect of Paris Saint-Germain final

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to face European giants Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. Before that, the South African side must first conquer Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ahli in a match scheduled for Saturday at Loftus Versfeld. Paris Saint-Germain secured a direct entry to the final, joining six other continental champions in this prestigious competition.

Sundowns made their mark in the tournament by clinching the CAF Champions League title last season. Williams anticipates an exciting clash with Al-Ahli, who advanced to this stage following their victory over New Zealand's Auckland FC in a play-off match. He stated, "It will be an open game and the winner takes all. It will be African Champions versus the Asian Champions."

As a seasoned player, Williams understands the significance of the upcoming match. He emphasized the importance of being clinical and not leaving any opportunities unexploited, referencing past performances of his teammates Ivan Toney and Francisco Trincão. Williams also cautioned his team about the clinical nature of Al-Ahli's strikers, Ivan Toney and Francisco Trincão.

He urged his teammates to remain vigilant and capitalize on any opportunities that arise during the encounter. Furthermore, Williams highlighted the attention that Sundowns' midfielder Teboho Mokoena is receiving from his opponents, considering his impressive goal-scoring record in various tournaments.