South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns head out of the Club World Cup with their heads high and the firm belief that they have made a mark on the global stage."It's been a wonderful experience to be at the Club World Cup and to be an African club representing our continent on this stage,

Fluminense held the Mamelodi Sundowns to a scoreless draw, denying the South African club the win they needed to advance to the knockout round at the Club World Cup.

A casual soccer fan at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday afternoon for the Club World Cup match between Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns would have assumed that the team in bright yellow shirts with green trim and blue shorts was the Brazilian team.