“Kudos to Bayer Leverkusen! Today marks a historic moment! It sets the stage for what Orlando Pirates might achieve against Mamelodi Sundowns in the upcoming 2024/2025 season”, according to fans.
Leverkusen dethroned Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, marking a historic moment as they secured their maiden Bundesliga title and halted Bayern’s 11-year reign on Sunday, April 14th.
Following this remarkable upset in German football, South African supporters are drawing parallels, cautioning Mamelodi Sundowns to brace themselves for a potential parallel scenario in the Premier Soccer League.
Here are some raw and unfiltered remarks from social media platforms.
It’s quite puzzling, isn’t it?
In Africa, there’s this sentiment that Sundowns are disliked for resembling Bayern, yet those exact critics cheered on Bayern for a whopping 11 years! Well, regardless, congratulations to Bayer Leverkusen. – Tumie B
The sense is clear
Orlando Pirates are gearing up to take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the upcoming 2024/2025 season. – Marksman SS
Sundowns’ dominance will persist!
Huge congratulations to Bayer Leverkusen!!! Kudos to the coach, players, and fans. This marks a truly historic day. Football celebrates your achievement. This is monumental!! Sundowns, our aim is 20 years of supremacy. – Arthur Kulani
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during the 2023/24 CAF Champions League
In six years, they’ll be the ones to overthrow Sundowns! – Bilcane
The journey isn’t finished for Masandawana yet!
Sundowns still have four years to continue their dominance! – Rhee
Other clubs are envious of Sundowns!
They didn’t lament Bayern Munich’s deep pockets and stellar player acquisitions. Instead, they concentrated on self-improvement, staying competitive, and appointing the right coach. But here in the PSL, some teams prefer to make excuses and complain about Sundowns and its financial prowess. It’s just excuse after excuse! – Sello Elia Molekwa
Rhulani Mukwena
Stay on target, Bucs!
Sundowns are up next… Orlando Pirates, keep your focus. – Thabiso Malatj27
In the PSL, there’s a Leverkusen of its own…
Stellenbosch is PSL’s equivalent of Leverkusen! – Malumz
One of Southern Africa’s leading football clubs has been relegated to the second tier after a disappointing season. Pirates lost to Stars, sealing their fate. […]