DJ Khaled’s Warm Welcome for Mamelodi Sundowns Divides South African Fans

DJ Khaled’s Warm Welcome for Mamelodi Sundowns Sparks Mixed Reactions

American Dj Khaled has sparked mixed reactions over his warm welcome to South African football club Mamelodi Sundowns.

The football giants Mamelodi Sundowns received a special greeting from international music star DJ Khaled as they arrived in the United States ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns Prepare for Club World Cup Campaign

The team is currently training in Bradenton, Florida, gearing up for their first match against Ulsan FC.

Following that, they will face Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense as part of the tournament.

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Dj Khaled Welcomes Mamelodi Sundowns

In a video shared by Roc Nation Sports, DJ Khaled held up a Sundowns jersey and enthusiastically declared,

“Welcome to America, let’s go!”

Captioning the video, Roc Nation Sports wrote;

“Welcome to America, Sundowns! @djkhaled and our Roc Fam are behind you for the #FIFACWC ”

South Africans React to DJ Khaled’s Support

The video of DJ Khaled’s warm welcome has divided opinion among South African football fans and social media users. Some netizens appreciated the international recognition and support for Mamelodi Sundowns. Fans praised the gesture as uplifting and encouraging.

On the other hand, some questioned the relevance and authenticity of a foreign celebrity’s endorsement arguing that it was a waste of money.

Some felt it was more hype than substance.

Here are some of the reactions;

@BlvckScvleOle;

@Masandawana this is the stupidest thing iv seen instead of building the mamelodi stadium and investing in engaging with fans you spending budgets on old washed celebrities like @djkhaled at a time when it’s important to be patriotic !

@Masandawana you embarrasing

@BETTERSA;

Every time we are endorsed by him we lose