Mamelodi Sundowns FC: The Pride of South African Football
Mamelodi Sundowns FC, commonly known as Sundowns FC, is a South African professional football club based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. As one of the most successful and storied clubs in the country's history, Sundowns has been a dominant force on the continent for decades.
A Brief History of Sundowns FC
The club was founded in 1945 as a small amateur team, but it wasn't until the 1960s that they began to gain recognition and success. In 1979, Sundowns won their first major trophy, the African Cup Winners' Cup, defeating Nigerian side, Enugu Rangers, 1-0 in the final. This marked the beginning of a golden era for the club, with numerous domestic and international