Divine Lunga from Mamelodi Sundowns becomes the first Zimbabwean player to compete at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament features 32 teams for the first time ever. Lunga stands as Zimbabwe's only representative among players from 81 countries. The defender has made history through his selection for this major football event. His journey from local football to international competition has captured attention back home.
The tournament takes place across 11 American cities and 12 stadiums. Officials will host 63 matches during the competition. The event promises to crown a true global club champion. Major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Seattle will welcome teams. The expanded format makes this the biggest Club World Cup tournament to date.
Star players from around the world will participate. Thirteen members from Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning team will play. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Vinicius Junior and Ousmane Dembele headline the talent. Teams can register up to 35 players each. Over 1,100 top footballers will gather for the competition.
Inter Miami opens the tournament against Al Ahly on June 14, 2025. Gibson Mahachi, Lunga's agent, expressed pride about the achievement. The agent helped guide Lunga's move from Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League to South Africa's PSL. Mahachi celebrated seeing a Zimbabwean player compete with the world's best. Atletico Madrid has six FIFA World Cup winners among their squad members.
The tournament takes place across 11 American cities and 12 stadiums. Officials will host 63 matches during the competition. The event promises to crown a true global club champion. Major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Seattle will welcome teams. The expanded format makes this the biggest Club World Cup tournament to date.
Star players from around the world will participate. Thirteen members from Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning team will play. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Vinicius Junior and Ousmane Dembele headline the talent. Teams can register up to 35 players each. Over 1,100 top footballers will gather for the competition.
Inter Miami opens the tournament against Al Ahly on June 14, 2025. Gibson Mahachi, Lunga's agent, expressed pride about the achievement. The agent helped guide Lunga's move from Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League to South Africa's PSL. Mahachi celebrated seeing a Zimbabwean player compete with the world's best. Atletico Madrid has six FIFA World Cup winners among their squad members.
