In this edition of Supporters Forum, KickOff speaks to Mamelodi Sundowns die-hard supporter Charles Nchabeleng about his long-standing affair with Masandawana.
Name of Supporter
"Charles Nchabeleng is popularly known as 'Chillies', I have so many names, some are calling me 'Moholo', some are calling me 'I Love Downs' because of the yellow box I always carry during matches.
"The name Chillies, before I worked for Sundowns I was first a musician. That's where I got the name.
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"I was Sundowns' kit manager during the days of Trott Moloto. I also worked as an editor at SABC for a show called Jam Alley. Today I work for God, I spend most of my time in church. I'm a volunteer."
How long supported?
"Since I was young. That's why I always carry that box with the message, I Love Downs. I've loved Sundowns since I was young. I was travelling with the team, camping with the team. I grew up at Sundowns. Back then I couldn't even use a fork and knife, bengiwisa ama-plate abelungu ngihlekwa. Those days at Sundowns we had the likes of Bricks Mudau and Mark Anderson."
Are you happy with the bosses?
"I'm only happy with Patrice Motsepe, not the others. Daniel Mudau knows me though because he is a Sundowns legend. As the club's kit man, I've worked with Jeff Butler, Augusto Palacios, and Zane Moosa."
Are you happy with the coach?
"Rhulani is a good coach, He talks to you only once, if you don't listen then you are not going to play again.
"He is very disciplined Rulani."
Are you happy with the players?
"All of them are good, I'm happy with all of them. With this team, we can beat Chiefs and Pirates anytime."
Who do you want them to sign?
"We have more than enough players, some of them have not even played a single match this season."
Your message to the team?
"I love you all, I love Downs, please play to win every game, be together as one."
