View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Williams Breaks His Silence After Big CAF Awards

Williams Breaks His Silence After Big CAF Awards

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Ronwen Williams of South Africa attends the 68th Ballon DOr Photocall at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

The 32-year-old, who was also recently ranked the ninth-best goalkeeper in the world, dedicated the prestigious award to the many coaches who have guided him throughout his career.

Read: Mokwena On Guardiola Matchup: 'You Cannot Lose'

From his humble beginnings in Gelvandale to his time at SuperSport United, Bafana Bafana, and now Mamelodi Sundowns, Williams credits his success to his mentors.

"Thank you so much to CAF for this recognition. It's been an amazing year for me, but I couldn't have done it alone. Thank you to all the players, coaches and technical staff that's been with me throughout my career," he said from the podium. 

"But I want to take this opportunity and dedicate this award to all the goalkeeper coaches that I've worked with throughout my career, starting from when I was a little boy. Mouks Cameleo, Grant Johnson, Deshi Bhaktawer, Andre Arendse, William Shongwe, Lucky Shiburi, Lee Baxter, Wendell Robinson, and the legend himself Kennedy Mweene.

"I'm forever indebted to you guys, thank you for moulding me into the goalkeeper and the player that I am today," he said.

Read: McCarthy Emotional About Missing Chiefs Pirates Jobs

His performances with Sundowns in the CAF Champions League were pivotal to their success, with Williams playing a key role in their continental triumphs.

Related tags

Comments

Top 5

How Pirates Could Line Up With New Signings

Jul 04, 2025 08:41 AM in Orlando-Pirates

Sundowns Confirm Five Exits

Jul 07, 2025 07:27 AM in Mamelodi-Sundowns

Ndlovu, Monyane & Co! How Chiefs Could Line Up

Jul 06, 2025 02:58 PM in Kaizer-Chiefs

One Week In: All Confirmed PSL Signings

Jul 08, 2025 08:32 AM in Siyagobhoza

Sundowns Prepared To Break Record For New Signing?

Jul 04, 2025 02:59 PM in Mamelodi-Sundowns

Agent: Mosimane's Son Rea Closing In On Italian Club

Jul 08, 2025 11:43 AM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Pirates Contract Breakthrough In Saleng Talks

Jul 08, 2025 01:58 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Aziz Ki Already On His Way Out Of Wydad?

Jul 06, 2025 11:47 PM in African Football

Chiefs Admin Trolls Fans Online

Jul 08, 2025 05:45 PM in Fan Park