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Mamelodi Sundowns receive heroes’ welcome upon South Africa return
- Updated: October 26, 2016
Mamelodi Sundowns have arrived back home in South Africa to a heroes’ welcome after winning the African Champions League on Sunday.
Thousands of football fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to congratulate them.
“I’m humbled to hear everyone chanting my name,” said Pitso Mosimane, the first South African coach to win the continent’s premier club competition.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula gave the players $14,500 each as a reward.
“Sundowns didn’t only represent themselves but our nation,” Mbalula tweeted.
“20,000 rand ($14,500) to a player to show our appreciation is little but a sign of gratitude.”
Although Sundowns lost 1-0 against Egyptian opponents Zamalek in Alexandria on Sunday, they won the final 3-1 on aggregate following a strong showing at home the previous weekend.
They are only the second South African side to be crowned Africa’s club champions, after …
