Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana believes the experience of playing in Africa is what gives this season's Tshwane side the edge in ending a seven-year CAF Champions League title drought. | tash23vard Sport24news
When billionaire Patrice Motsepe bought his way into the Mamelodi Sundowns hierarchy in early 2003, partnering with then-owners Angelo and Anastasia Tsichlas, he already had dreams of the club becoming a household name all over Africa.
But that would entail dominating the continent’s premier inter-club competition, the CAF Champions League. In 2004, mining magnate Motsepe acquired complete control of the club, purchasing the remaining stake from the Tsichlas family.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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