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“We South Africa on the biggest stage” – Onyango

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Denis Onyango, goalkeeper of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory with fans during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 02 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango feels proud to be representing South Africa on the biggest stage.

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The Brazilians are the only team representing South Africa at the new edition of the Club World Cup.

The Tshwane giants will go head-to-head against Ulsan HD when the two sides meet at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

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Onyango admits that he feels honoured to be playing in the first edition of the Club World Cup.

“The Sky is the Limit means giving it your absolute all on the pitch: leaving everything out there, playing a style of football that the fans love and that makes our continent proud,” Onyango said.

“We’re incredibly proud to be here, representing Africa and our families on the biggest stage.”

Mamelodi Sundowns against Ulsan HD kicks off at 00:00 on Wednesday morning.