Divine Lunga makes FIFA Club World Cup team of the round

Zimbabwean international left back Divine lunga has been recognised for a sterling performance in Mamelodi Sundowns 1 nil win over Ulsan in their opening clash at the ongoing FIFA Club World cup in the united States on Wednesday.

Lunga featuriing at left back a sterling game for Masandawana earning widespread praise for a man of the match performance. Key defensive interventions coupled with attacking forrays aided Sundowns in securing the first win by an African club at the FIFA Club world cup.

In a team of the round squad released on Thursday, Lunga was among a squad which was largely dominated by Bayern Munich players. Of the 11 man squad 6 were chosen from Bayern Munich.

Offered with a contract extension by Sundowns, Divine Lunga is proving to be a key asset for the South African side. Zimbabwe national soccer team head coach Michael Nees will be elated with the form being exhibited by Divine Lunga especially as the Warriors gear up for the Africa Cup of nations to be hosted by Morocco in December.

Mamelodi Sundowns next face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday on matchday 2 before rounding off their group campaign with a clash against Brazil’s Fluminese. Next Wednesday.