Sundowns coach sends special plea over Nasir ‘hype’
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena has reiterated that fans must not ‘overhype’ newcomer Abubeker Nasir.
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Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena has reiterated that fans must not ‘overhype’ newcomer Abubeker Nasir.
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Mamelodi Sundowns newcomer Abubeker Nasir scored a sensational, and potential, goal-of-the-season contender on Saturday.
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Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena believes Abubeker Nassir has immense potential to become an even better footballer.