"It's the best team in Africa": Belgian boy pledges allegiance to Mamelodi Sundowns in viral clip

• A young Belgian supporter living in South Africa showed off his Mamelodi Sundowns loyalty while fully kitted out in the club's yellow colours
• The fan revealed he has been supporting Sundowns for nearly two years since arriving in South Africa
• South African football fans online were delighted by the Belgian's passion, sparking lively club rivalry banter in the comments

A young football fan turned heads in Durban on 10 October 2026 after proudly declaring Mamelodi Sundowns the best club on the African continent. The clip, shared by Ama FANS Wethu TV on Facebook, showed the supporter dressed head to toe in Sundowns' iconic yellow kit and scarf, leaving no doubt about where his allegiance lies.

When asked about his passion for the South African giants, he explained that he had been backing the club for close to two years since relocating to South Africa. He showed no hesitation in crowning them Africa's finest and boldly predicted a 4-2 win for his side.

Belgian Fan Puts Sundowns on the Global Map

What made the moment so charming was the sheer conviction behind it. Here was a young man who had travelled from Belgium, discovered Sundowns, and fully committed. No half-hearted loyalty, no sitting on the fence. Just yellow and gold. For many South African football supporters watching the clip, the moment felt like proof that Sundowns' reputation is spreading well beyond the country's borders, a sentiment that quickly took over the comments section.

Watch the Belgian fan declare his love for Sundowns in the Facebook reel below:

Mzansi reacts to the Sundowns superfan

The warmth in the comments was clear. Mzansi embraced their unexpected new supporter, and the rivalry banter that followed only added to the fun. South African football fans had plenty to say in response to the clip:

@Leps Makhaba wrote:

"Me I came from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to support Orlando Pirates 🤙🐟."

@Mxolisi Mxo Sibisi commented:

"Just imagine kids now in Belgium support Sundowns; hey, they don't know Kaizer Chiefs."

@Bonface Musingarimi said:

"🏴‍☠️ Pirates fans trying to say something, but English is not their thing."

@Riri Solomon responded:

"Jealous down, Sundowns is global."

@Mood Swingsxz added:

"He will go to Belgium, knowing it's the best team in Africa 😅."

@Karabo Michelle shared:

"Our Belgian boy has spoken, shapa Sundowns, shapa."

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Source: Briefly News

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