Fawaaz Basadien: Bafana Bafana Star Reacts to Joining Sundowns Amid Links With Kaizer Chiefs
- Fawaaz Basadien has expressed his excitement after joining Mamelodi Sundowns from Premier Soccer League rivals Stellenbosch FC
- The South African defender was one of the best players in the Betway Premiership last season which earned him a move to the Brazilians this summer
- The Bafana Bafana left-back's words as Sundowns players gathered different reactions from fans on social media
New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Fawaaz Basadien has broken his silence after completing his move to the Betway Premiership champions this summer.
The South African international has been on the radar of the three Premier Soccer League giants before opting to join the Brazilians this summer.
The 28-year-old was named Stellenbosch FC Player of the Season last campaign after an impressive performance for the Stellies in all competitions.
Source: Instagram
The Bafana Bafana defender scored seven goals and assisted eight more strikes in 46 appearances across all competitions.
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Basadien breaks silence on Sundowns transfer
In an interview with the club's official social media pages, Basadien expressed his joy at signing for Mamelodi Sundowns with the hope of winning more titles as a player.
“Masandawana family, I’m happy to be here and I can’t wait for you guys to fill up the stadiums and watch us win more trophies,” he said on the club’s social media.
“I’m proud to be yellow."
Basadien's first words as a Mamelodi Sundowns player gathered different reactions from fans on social media.
Source: Twitter
Reactions as Basadien speaks for the first time as Sundowns player
TheRealFaku shared:
"You saw your Soweto United gang using this, "I can't wait for you guys to fill up the stadiums " trying to banter Sundowns so that they can easy the pain of Basadien joining us. Waqonda nawe oh let me also open the stage for my fellow clowns to twerk."
Muzi Mbulazi wrote:
"sundowns sign one player and the meltdown is to much 😂😂😂 the pain is even filled by those who are pretending to be sports media."
moeti_molelekoa said:
"It is undoubtedly the best signing of the season. Congratulations to both the player, his former club, Satellites and Sundowns."
Ndlombango ka Tomase reacted:
"He must kiss international career goodbye."
Koena_10 commented:
"He just forget about the filling up of stadiums."
RSundowns responded:
"welcome Fawaaz 🔥🫡👆 i appreciate our friendship with Stellenbosch when we want a player they open the door for us🙏"
MrMhaule said:
"I'll wait for the performance before I make noise about the player. We shall see."
Kelly Moore added:
"Nice interview! Fawaaz seems like a great addition to the team. Btw, @JesseWhitman09 would love this—always hyped about new signings. #Sundowns"
Mel Mzesh Mabunda wrote:
Top player 👌👌👌meaning Modiba or him one he's going to Bafana...
Mamelodi Sundowns confirm more exits
Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed more exits from the club ahead of next season.
Miguel Cardoso had earlier voiced his preference for working with a smaller, more manageable group of players, and it appears his request has been granted this summer.
Source: Briefly News
