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'Ribeiro Costa didn't take it well being compared to Orlando Pirates minor Relebohile Mofokeng, we need to swallow our pride as South Africans if we want to win Afcon! But Mamelodi Sundowns sporting director must go sign permanent deal for Lucas Suarez'

The Brazilian put on a Man of the Match display, while the Argentine defender had a solid performance against the Buccaneers.

Mamelodi Sundowns showed no leniency to Orlando Pirates as they crushed them 4-1 in a Premier Soccer League encounter at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Brazilian talent Lucas Ribeiro Costa netted two goals and was awarded Man of the Match for his exceptional and individual brilliance performance.

Following the game, a segment of South African supporters have asserted that Hugo Broos should call him up to the Bafana Bafana squad.

He, GOAL shares some of the reactions expressed by fans on social media.

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  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025Backpagepix

    Let's put our pride aside guys!

    We need to swallow our pride as South Africans and give this beast citizenship if we want to take the Afcon easily - Chris Excell

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    No, we don't want him!

    No, let him represent his country, we are fine with our players. Let's respect our country and players please - Bricks

  • Lucas Suarez, Mamelodi Sundowns, January 2025Mamelodi Sundowns

    I have seen enough...

    What are we waiting for? Let's send our sporting director (Flemming Berg) to negotiate a permanent deal. I have seen enough - Sandile 

  • Mosa Lebusa of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    It's too early

    Suarez was not tested today, so it's too early to be calling him a top defender, what if he's another Mosa Lebusa - Donda 

  • Hugo Broos, Bafana BafanaBackpage

    Over to you Broos...

    Hugo Broos must act fast we need this Ribeiro in our Bafana Bafana team - Sipho Matsame

  • FBL-2021-COPA AMERICA-BRA-VENAFP

    Brazil needs his help, not us!

    He must go save his home country and win them the World Cup or that cup they always donate to Argentina. Brazil needs him more than South Africa - MH Mokoena 

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    It did not sit well with him...

    I think Riberio didn't take the news very well when he heard he was being compared to a minor (Relebohile Mofokeng), he took it personally  - Tebatso Bean

  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Thapelo Morena & Arthur Sales, Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns

    He deserves that award

    Player of the month already. If he doesn't win the Player of the Season award, then it will be clear that they have something against foreign players - Molao Kgatello 

  • Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    What a coach

    This coach (Cardoso) is God-sent, very humble, and brilliant. He doesn't talk too much. You notice his work in the way the team is playing  - Khehla Zwane 

  • Glody Lilepo, Inacio Miguel, Gaston Sirino & Pule Mmodi, Kaizer Chiefs, February 2025Backpagepix

    Amakhosi are the answer!

    Kaizer Chiefs will end this nonsense in March. We will expose that Suarez guy because they are starting to praise him - Mafifi