How do Mamelodi Sundowns' social media fans compare to Kaizer Chiefs'?
Mamelodi Sundowns have hogged the headlines in recent weeks – and years – following their eighth-consecutive PSL title in the 2024/25 season.
More recently, plenty of airtime has been given to Masandawana, particularly related to their participation in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup – and the amount of money the Tshwane giants have banked.
Both their PSL and Club World Cup success must be making once-mighty Kaizer Chiefs and their supporters green with envy.
While Mamelodi Sundowns are most definitely 'winning' on the field and in terms of their bank balance, how do their number of social media followers stack up against Kaizer Chiefs?
Here's a look at which club has more followers on Facebook, X and Instagram: Social media Mamelodi Sundowns Kaizer Chiefs Facebook 2.7 million 5.1 million X 1 223 979 3 136 352 Instagram 1 049 322 1 102 781 TOTAL 4 973 301 9 339 133
As can clearly be seen, Amakhosi remain tops when it comes to online supporters – although the gap in Instagram is interestingly close.
Pretty sure Kaizer Chiefs' management would happily swap their social media advantage for another PSL title – or participation in the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029.
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