Pitso Mosimane led the tributes to Bloemfontein Celtic fans after an emotive video circulated showing the Siwelele faithful serenading former player Tebogo Potsane.
Thousands of fans attended Wednesday's DStv Premiership clash between Marumo Gallants and Royal at the Free State Stadium.
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In a battle of the newly-found top-flight sides, Gallants (previously TTM, Bidvest Wits) - founded in 2021 - were 3-1 victors over Royal AM (previously Bloemfontein Celtic) who were founded in the same year.
In emotional scenes after the final whistle, thousands of fans were shown serenading Potsane with Mosimane and several other household names in South African football applauding the Free State fanbase.
During its active years, Siwelele fans were regarded as one of if not the best fans in South African football.
"Great memories. I got that special treatment two times. I love the passion there," Mosimane responded to the viral video on Twitter.
Priceless, emotions that even money cant buy. pic.twitter.com/iGz4SVpGoW
— Vhafuwi_Makananise (@VhafuwiMakanan2) April 6, 2023
21256 tickets were sold for R40 on a midweek game. Siwelele Fans supporting Marumo against their bitter Rivals. Against a Royal AM that they hate whole heartedly. pic.twitter.com/teDjGe6gdm
— Vhafuwi_Makananise (@VhafuwiMakanan2) April 7, 2023
Great memories. I got that special treatment two times. I love the passion there.????
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) April 6, 2023