Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Technical appointment made, Williams termed ‘Africa’s best’ & more

Here is the latest news about Mamelodi Sundowns in the last 24 hours, touching on the club’s latest appointment, CAF Champions League and praise for Ronwen Williams.

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Dates set for Sundowns’ CAF Champions League semis

Sundowns have now learned when they will play their CAF Champions League semi-final fixtures against Tunisian giants Esperance.

Sundowns will play the first leg away in Tunis on April 12 from 21:00 while the second leg will be on April 18 from 15:00 in Pretoria.

Sundowns make technical appointment

Sundowns have reportedly settled on Surprise Moriri as the club’s Technical Director to fill a position that was under Sporting Director Flemming Berg.

As per SoccerBeat, Moriri will now assume the position whose roles include identity and pathway, player development and coaching standards.

“We can confirm that Mamelodi Sundowns have appointed Surprise Moriri as the club’s Technical Director,” said SoccerBeat.

Ronwen Williams termed ‘best goalkeeper in Africa’

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane is impressed with the qualities of the country’s top shot-stopper Ronwen Williams whom he thinks is now the best in Africa.

Williams, crowned Africa’s best goalkeeper in 2024, has continued to impress for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns with Mabokgwane delighted with another aspect of his game.

“Ronwen used to be like that [quiet], but he has grown. He has come out of his shell, and he’s now doing that. That’s why I am saying that maybe the one element our boys can improve on is just showing a little bit of personality,” he told FARPost.