{"id":6173,"date":"2026-03-10T10:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhopefm.co.za\/goodhopefm\/?p=6173"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:23:18","slug":"sabc-sport-to-broadcast-historic-clash-between-mamelodi-sundowns-and-rb-leipzig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhopefm.co.za\/goodhopefm\/sabc-sport-to-broadcast-historic-clash-between-mamelodi-sundowns-and-rb-leipzig\/","title":{"rendered":"SABC SPORT TO BROADCAST HISTORIC CLASH BETWEEN MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AND RB LEIPZIG"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will broadcast an exciting international football spectacle, as German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig travels to South Africa for the first time to face Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a blockbuster friendly match. As the official broadcaster, the SABC will bring the highly anticipated clash live to audiences across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The historic encounter forms part of RB Leipzig\u2019s \u201cRE KAOFELA\u201d Tour meaning\u00a0\u201call together\u201d,<\/i>\u00a0which will see the RB Leipzig club based in Johannesburg from 26 to 30 May 2026. The tour marks a significant milestone for the German club as it expands its global footprint and engages with one of Africa\u2019s most passionate football markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The highly anticipated match will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the iconic Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00. South African audiences will be able to experience the action live on S3, ensuring fans across the country have access to this exciting international football showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n

The clash brings together two football powerhouses known for excellence, talent development, and exciting styles of play. It also represents a meaningful moment of sporting exchange between South Africa and Germany, celebrating the global appeal and unifying power of football.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on the significance of the broadcast,\u00a0SABC Head of Sport, Keletso Totlhanyo<\/b>, said:\u00a0“As the public broadcaster, the SABC has a responsibility to ensure that South Africans have access to world-class sporting moments that inspire and unite the nation. Broadcasting this international friendly between Mamelodi Sundowns and RB Leipzig gives local fans the opportunity to witness a top European club competing on home soil, while celebrating the strength and global competitiveness of South African football. Moments like these are important because they connect our audiences to the global game, while also showcasing the quality of our local champions on an international stage.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

RB Leipzig General Manager Johann Plenge,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0highlighted the significance of the tour for the club\u2019s international ambitions:<\/span><\/p>\n

“South Africa is a particularly exciting football market and a culturally impressive destination for RB Leipzig and the Bundesliga. The passion with which football is lived here aligns perfectly with our ambition to inspire fans around the world through our dynamic style of play.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

After successful tours in the United States and Brazil, we are excited to travel to South Africa for the first time and to face Mamelodi Sundowns, a club that has shaped African football for many years and enjoys strong international recognition.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Mamelodi Sundowns Ambassador and former captain Hlompho Kekana<\/span><\/b>\u00a0also welcomed the opportunity for local fans to experience a global football spectacle:<\/span><\/p>\n

“We look forward to welcoming a formidable side like RB Leipzig to Pretoria. Having captained Mamelodi Sundowns against Barcelona in South Africa in 2018, I know how special these moments are for players and supporters.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This match gives us an opportunity to showcase South African football flair, the country\u2019s hospitality, and the rich football heritage of Atteridgeville. We cannot wait to display our style of play \u2013 shoe shine and piano \u2013 to the world once again.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

The match will be played at the historic\u00a0Lucas Moripe Stadium<\/b>, a venue deeply rooted in South African football heritage. The venue also carries international significance, having served as a training facility for the German national team during the\u00a02010 FIFA World Cup<\/b>, further highlighting its global football credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the broadcast of this landmark fixture, the SABC continues to deliver premium sporting content while ensuring that major sporting moments remain accessible to audiences across South Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Football supporters across the country can catch the thrilling showdown between\u00a0Mamelodi Sundowns and RB Leipzig live on S3 on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 20:00<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About SABC Sport<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

As the home for universal access to sport and football, SABC Sport champions South Africa\u2019s passion for athletic excellence. Through free-to-air broadcasting on television, radio, and digital platforms, SABC Sport delivers live coverage of premier football alongside rugby, cricket, athletics, and more ensuring every South African can enjoy the sporting moments that unite us all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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