Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has once again found his name among Africa’s elite after being nominated for the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award.
The 33-year-old Bafana Bafana captain enjoyed a season to remember in 2024/25.
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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ RONWEN WILLIAMS NOMINATED FOR CAF GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Williams was the backbone of Kabo Yellow’s march to the CAF Champions League final, pulling off world-class saves that kept his team in the hunt for their second continental crown.
His calm presence and leadership from the back were key in helping the Tshwane giants dominate both locally and in Africa.
Just months before that Champions League run, the Gqeberha-born shot-stopper produced a historic display at Afcon 2023, guiding Bafana Bafana to a bronze medal finish.
His penalty shootout heroics against Cape Verde and DR Congo became instant highlights of the tournament, the kind that live forever in South African football folklore.
Williams also played a leading role in South Africa’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup.
CURRENT AWARD HOLDER
For the Sundowns ace, this nomination is familiar territory. In 2024, he was named CAF Interclub Player of the Year and African Goalkeeper of the Year.