Kenyan international and Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela found himself on the receiving end of the wrath of the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns fans during their match against Sekhukhune United, a team he plays for.

The Sundowns quickly established a 2-0 lead within the first seven minutes, courtesy of goals from Tashreeq Matthews and Thapelo Morena.

Throughout the match, Mandela struggled to find his rhythm on the pitch, often becoming the center of attention due to his lack of coordination with his teammates.

Mandela was involved in a foul that led to a penalty which Sekhukhune’s Chibuike Ohizu failed to convert.

As the game progressed, Mandela became a focal point for fans’ frustration. The supporters began booing and heckling the former Tusker FC defender as he attempted to play out from the back.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena took a stand to defend his player, stressing the importance of support over scrutiny.

“Everybody makes mistakes at his job. But it’s mistakes that help you to grow your character, you become a better person when you learn from them,” he said during an interview with SupersportTV.

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