Supporters on social media had a field day in trolling reigning league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns after their MTN8 semi-final loss to Stellenbosch FC.
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Mamelodi Sundowns crashed out of the MTN8 this weekend after suffering a 1-0 loss (2-0 aggregate) to Stellenbosch FC in the second leg of their semi-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.
Lehlohonolo Mojela's close-range finish was enough to see Stellies through to the final to face Orlando Pirates, with Steve Barker's men inflicting a fourth defeat in five competitive matches for the Brazilians.
Fans on social media were in a relentless mood after Sundowns' loss, with many Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates supporters rejoicing in Masandawana's pain.
Downs head coach, Manqoba Mngqithi bared the brunt of the online trolling — resulting in him becoming a trending topic on Twitter/X, as well as Rulani Mokwena.
A number of fans online were quick to criticise Masandawana's hierarchy for letting Rulani go to Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club after the full-time whistle, casting doubt over Mngqithi's abilities to steer the Sundowns ship to the right direction.
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Here are some of the standout reactions on the timeline to Sundowns' loss in the MTN8:
— Dr Saddam Maake (@SaddamMaake) September 2, 2024
Mamelodi Sundowns fans going back to Kaizer Chiefs??? pic.twitter.com/1JB7wBid6e
— Gustavo???????? (@GustavoNinela) September 1, 2024
My club is really coached by this guy? ?? pic.twitter.com/noXD2mv5nW
— Khensani (@bhutikhens) September 2, 2024
Mamelodi Sundowns when they realize they made a mistake by letting Rhulani go:pic.twitter.com/LeNuBFpyvf
— SPURRA?? (@Maluda012) September 1, 2024
Stellenbosch FC against Mamelodi Sundowns ???? pic.twitter.com/KhkeRocGdX
— Mashupye Masemola™ (@BaMpitsaShupes) September 1, 2024
Orlando Pirates won
— Ro?ewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) September 1, 2024
The Springboks won
Mamelodi Sundowns lost
Kaizer Chiefs is still in Preseason pic.twitter.com/3MZ7EoH88b
A message to Mamelodi Sundowns.
— Motlhokoa (@WaTsotetsii) September 1, 2024
This is how Kaizer Chiefs started losing games... That was 10 years ago pic.twitter.com/WJlijosXdV
They disrespected Pitso and Rhulani by saying any coach can walk into Mamelodi Sundowns and win trophies ?? pic.twitter.com/0qVHfjUPa6
— SlickD (@iamSlickD) September 1, 2024
Mamelodi Sundowns without coach Rhulani Mokwena pic.twitter.com/RHC5dgZHcV
— dEAR (@aey_dear) September 1, 2024
Mamelodi Sundowns without referees: pic.twitter.com/aJ4OhiMRnY
— El Capitano? (@_izodlalaiTv) September 2, 2024
Rhulani Mokwena was right about Flemming. ?? pic.twitter.com/FO620Lrg31
— FIFACWC Participant (@MSFC__) September 1, 2024
Firing Rhulani was a silly rushed decision and that CAFCL reason isn't strong enough,Pitso was at sundowns for 7 years and only won it once, you expected Rhulani to win it 2 years into his contract...madness
— Mlangeni???? (@Nkosi_Dlamini_) September 2, 2024
Coach Manqoba Mngqithi is doing a great job so far????????????. pic.twitter.com/3CiUFrvxGF
— Fabulous Buccaneer (@Smart_Bucs) September 1, 2024
Thank Stellenbosch for giving Manqoba Mngqithi and Sundowns a reality check #MTN8 pic.twitter.com/tU7IUH1qUd
— Terry Mthembu (@_TerryPayne) September 1, 2024
Manqoba Mngqithi has been at Sundowns for 10 years. You swear he hasn't learnt anything from Pitso or Rhulani ??
— Mondli (@M_o_n_d_z) September 1, 2024
No DNA, whatsoever! #MTN8 #Sundowns pic.twitter.com/7Cm3bCHISo
Manqoba Mngqithi must Go ????????
— Zamo Mcusi ?? (@KhanyisileMana3) September 1, 2024
In fact I was being too positive, MANQOBA MNGQITHI OUT#SUNDOWNS #MTN8 pic.twitter.com/dhe30m5kIH
— ????????????????? (@YELL0MAN) September 1, 2024
How to exit the MTN 8 drill pic.twitter.com/LwwBbMEZ3o
— Tshemedi (@RealTshemedi) September 1, 2024
They exit the MTN 8 without scoring a goal over 3 games
— TeeJay_SA???? (@bigtee_Jay) September 1, 2024
Their Top Goal Scorer is Matuludi of Polokwane City ????????????
Kaizer Chiefs|Sundowns|Rhulani pic.twitter.com/TGWpN8YMUM
They very much obsessed to change Rhulani formation #Sundowns pic.twitter.com/N9ABRAd80H
— Thingahangwi (@OTEGA_ZA) September 1, 2024
Rhulani Mokoena... pic.twitter.com/VLjxdP1Bts
— Thatishi (@thatishi) July 2, 2024
Rhulani warned them but they didn't listen. Mamelodi Sundowns will not see the league this season. pic.twitter.com/k4yu1HFkA8
— Name can be blank- ?? (@ishtCrayCray) September 1, 2024
