After a valiant performance against Borussia Dortmund, Mamelodi Sundowns won over many new supporters at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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In a pulsating battle that proved to be a healthy advert for South African football, German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund ran out 4-3 winners over Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns, on Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This victory propelled Dortmund to the top of Group F, while Sundowns fell to third place. However, Sundowns still have the opportunity to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup play-offs with one round of matches remaining.
Masandawana's relentless attack, coupled with the club's trademark shoeshine and piano flair, won the hearts of fans in the United States, including presenters from DAZN Football's coverage.
European football journalists and DAZN Football's Club World Cup broadcast hosts, Julien Laurens, Lyes Bouzidi and James Allcott heaped praise on Downs' style of play in their post-game analysis on "The PRESS" show on Saturday, with Allcott admitting he's become a fan of Abafana Ba'style
A Cincinnati-based football content creator named "The Chief" declared The Queen City an official "Mamelodi Sundowns city."
DAZN's social media content has also been drawn to Masandawana's pre-match gwijo singing and captured a wholesome moment between Grant Kekana and a member of the Yellow Nation.
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