Since its inception,Mamelodi Sundownshas won the league title for a record of nine times.
Are you anxious to know who the man behind this successful soccer club is?
Well, the club is owned by Patrice Motsepe, who is a South African business magnate.
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Read more on this article to find out how the club came into inception.
In 1980, the club was relegated to the second division of the National Professional Soccer League.
They maintained in the second division for five years until the entry of Mr.
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Cool (Zola Mahobe) in 1985.
Mr Cool era
Zola Mahobe took over Sundowns in 1985.
He made significant improvements that saw the club move from the second division.
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That saw the formation of the National Soccer League incorporating the top clubs in South Africa.
Through their immense efforts and success, Zola Mahobe was impressed and rewarded the Mamelodi Sundowns F.C players.
He surprised them with an all-expenses-paid trip to the FA Cup Final in London.
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To add taste to that, they were taken alongside their partners.
Zola Mahobe was not mean with his spendings.
The Standard Bank who came to the rescue of the club and took over the ownership in 1988.
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They negotiated with the bank so that they can salvage the club.
Their efforts were rewarded as the club rose ranks to claim seven league titles.
Dr. Patrice Motsepe era
Patrice Motsepe bought Sundowns and renamed it Mamelodi Sundowns in 2004.
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The coach later delivered the 2016 Championships League victory.
Who is Peter Shalulile?
How many trophies have Mamelodi Sundowns won?
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Who started Mamelodi Sundowns?
It was started by a group of youngsters residing in and around Marabastad in Pretoria (Tshwane).
Which player did Mamelodi Sundowns sign?
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Grant Margemaan was the recent player to be signed at the club.
Who is the richest PSL player?
Which team has won the most trophies in South Africa?
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Kaizer Chiefs has won 93 trophies over the past 47 years.
Which team is the richest in PSL?
Mamelodi Sundowns is the richest with an estimated net worth of 11 million dollars.
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Who are the new players of Mamelodi Sundowns?
And true to his words, Mamelodi Sundowns club is expected to remain at the top of the game.
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