Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe Aims to Get More Supporters to Attend Matches to Continue Dominance

Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe Aims to Get More Supporters to Attend Matches to Continue Dominance

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • With supporters gradually returning to stadiums as the government continues lifting restrictions, Mamelodi Sundowns aims to make this count
  • Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe said that the club wants to start a culture of stadiums packing stadiums wherever they go
  • The Brazilians are the undisputed kings of South African football right now, and want this success reflected with the 12th man in the stands

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe aims to maintain the club's unrelenting grip on the dominance of South African football to continue with the assistance of its supporters.

Motsepe is of the opinion that in order for this dominance to remain locally and to extend into the African continent, the 12th man in the stands will have to turn out in much bigger numbers. This is as the government continues to lift restrictions on stadium attendances.

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Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe wants the club's support base to increase.
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Motsepe wrote in the club's magazine:

"I believe that the missing piece for our club to become a dominant force in African football, is for more supporters to join us at the stadiums.The day Mamelodi Sundowns supporters are known for filling our stadiums to capacity will be the day that we truly become the biggest team on the continent.
"Next season, as a club, we will do everything we can to make your stadium experience worth your money; with music, entertainment, and fun for the whole family."

In April, the club held the Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters Appreciation Day at Soccer City ahead of the CAF Champions League encounter against Petro de Luanda, as was reported by Soccer Laduma.

The likes of Cassper Nyovest Nyovest, King Monada, Makhadzi, Kabza De Small and many others performed that afternoon.

It's a family affair as parent and child combos rule the PSL roost

Several clubs in the top tier of South African football prefer to keep key decisions in the hands of family.

As reported by Sports Brief, Royal AM, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City are the most prominent of these clubs.

Interestingly, Andile Mpisane is a part-time player at Royal AM on top of being its chairman, while Kaizer Motaung Jr retired straight into a key position at Kaizer Chiefs.

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