LISTEN: Sundowns legend Joel ‘Fire’ Masilela turned down offers from other clubs: ‘I am a Mamelodian’

947’s Robert Marawa chats to football legend Joel ‘Fire’ Masilela.

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Masilela was a household name at Mamelodi Sundowns as a player and youth coach. 

He was scouted in 1989 and spent a year with Sundowns as an under-19 in the reserve team. 

He was promoted to the first team in 1991, becoming known for his quick moves. 

Despite being among the most sought-after players during that time, Masilela says he was determined to stand strong at Sundowns. 

He says teams offered him more money to transfer but he would not move, a decision he stands by today.

“I am a Mamelodian. I was born here, so I will stay with Mamelodi, whatever happens… I love my city. I love my people… I was loyal to the club… This is the team that I am going to play for, for the rest of my life.”

– Joel Masilela

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