Dona - Lifting the Curse | Sundowns Stories Episode 1

Teko Modise - The General, The Navigator, Google Earth, Dona. Once labeled as 'cursed' , immortalized as a winner at Mamelodi Sundowns.
In the first episode of our first-of-its-kind KZbin Series, we look back at his life so far - from childhood to fatherhood, from villain to hero, from cursed to celebrated - because while his name might be well known, his story is far from understood.
With Teko Modise, Robert Marawa, Doc Khumalo, Surprise Moriri, Thomas “TK” Kwenaite, Themba Zwane, Jazzman Mahlakgane and Nikolaos Kirkinis - “Dona” is the first our Sundowns Stories series where- we will be telling the tales of the people who make our club what it is today!
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[@stevenluxolo4624]

To me Teko is a South African football legend not many players can survive what Modise survived. The respect that I have for this man is massive

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Thank you Champ 👆 These are great lessons to be learnt! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and click the notification bell to be the first to see our new episodes. #SundownsStories

[@faladimabaso6584]

True, I'm so happy alcohol & drugs did not consume him given horrible newspaper articles & nasty football fans, at least he took stress out on Aston Martin & multiple tattooes...The general...we love you sir...you're our legend...salute... #kby

[@tebohomotsweni2953]

This deserves to be a Netflix Special, great episode keep them coming.

[@jsnzuza6226]

We are with Roc Nation now, it shall happen soon

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

We agree 💃🔥 This is history in the making! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and click the notification bell to be the first to see the next episode. #SundownsStories

[@ishrhymez7707]

You can sell this as a series, absolutely love it ❤❤

[@ishrhymez7707]

You can sell this as a series, absolutely love it ❤❤

[@thobekazuma2149]

My favorite ❤️

[@sibusisomahlangeni4843]

if you love football and watched Teko playing, you cant hate him. regardless of the team you supported, you just cant hate the dude. he had a great impact in the game #DonaTheLegend

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

🥺 It's amazing to see how he has risen against all odds into the great DONA we all love today ! Make sure to subscribe to this channel and hit the notifications bell to be the first to see the next next episode of #SundownsStories

[@Tjnr273]

At Sundowns we break curses and turn you to a serial winner 🏆🏆🏆

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Teko has always been a Champion 🤌🔥

[@manlikenolo]

@@MamelodiSundownsTVhe had not won a single competition before coming to Sundowns. Hlompha club wena admin

[@bakoena82]

As a Pirates fan i can confirm this statement.

[@castymafisa3898]

​@@manlikenolojust shut up😂😂😂hai some people like to fly without wings

[@manlikenolo]

@@castymafisa3898 ny1 mmao

[@Woolfie902]

Legend, we truly appreciate him at Pirates. It's such a pity he never won anything with us but him moving to Sundowns was the best thing that happened to his career.

[@theboomletgroup8436]

Real talk bro, he was epic for the Mighty Buccaneers. I wasn't even mad when he won with Sundowns

[@monnimatlala100]

"People have this narrative that the team is buying success not understanding the kind of work is been put in to have a successful team " - quote of the episode.

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

💯🔥 #KaboYellow Hit the subscribe button and click the notification bell to be the first to see our new episodes as they drop! #SundownsStories 👆

[@tlhomamokorae7906]

I remember cheese boy's interview being asked about Teko's performance,he said "what can I say he is the general"😭❤🙏

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

The great general 😎🔥

[@khutsomphasha1602]

Teko Modise was the best of his era, currently Zwane is holding the torch

[@devkongwana5318]

Teko will always be the greatest of all time, my opinion ❤🌍🙏

[@sizwejoko7161]

Teko Is a true champion,considering what he has been through he still soldiered on.He never gave up.this is truelly inspirational.

[@YanelisaBokveld]

To the stories and the game that brings people together. 👆💛

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

It's more than just a game 🙏💛

[@mmiselodlephu3669]

Things like this remind me why I love this team unconditionally

[@financefinessehubb]

This is so emotional man 🥺😭💔 Dona Thank you for everything you have done for the game. You kept your head up even under everything bad that you went through. You will always be remembered 🙏❤️

[@rapture_resoundingkeys]

This is top level production. Pitso deserves such a documentary too🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jsnzuza6226]

An Hlomph Kekana

[@peterngirwa5335]

Dona Doni, what an incredible human being. Well done Jazzman, you managed well a career of a great footballer. Kby

[@awandemdlalose8552]

True Legend of the game.... Teko "The General, The Navigator, Mr Google Earth" Modise 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏👆👆👆

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Ha o le monate, o monate 🤌🔥 We have more #SundownsStories coming up for you, be sure to subscribe and click the notification bell to be the first to watch the next next episode. #KaBoYellow 👆

[@ManueAkachasu]

No one will ever carry the jersey number you carried the way you carried it the Maestro....

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

We're glad you enjoyed the film! 👆💛

[@sakhilehlongwa1465]

One of the best ever to play the game,he really deserved the come back at downs Respect the "General"

[@karabo2604]

I don't see it as a curse; it was just a matter of time. Teko was just at the wrong place at the wrong time, his destiny was Sundowns. I had so much joy seeing him wearing the Sundowns jersey number 10. He's now the legend of the game. Best wishes to the General, The Navigator, Dona on his future. I'd love to see him coaching Sundowns one day. I enjoyed watching. Sundowns is the future of South African Football. Like it or Not. The Sky is The Limit👆

[@davidtafita800]

Sundowns is doing so good in the field they are even branching out to documentaries,your team wouldn't dare!

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

It's more than just a game 💛 Thank you for the awesome support! Keep your notifications on and be the first to watch the next episodes as they drop 😎🔥 #kaboyellow #SundownsStories

[@wonderdila3307]

Incredible story of Teko Modise, truly well deserved success on and off the pitch for a man who started from the bottom and ended up on top.Salute the General!!!

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

It's been a great journey! We are so glad you enjoyed watching 🙏💛 Get your notifications bell on and catch the next episode as it drops ! #SundownsStories #kaboYellow

[@joelmonwabisi4522]

Top top staff adim danki yellow, let's keep these stories coming 🔥🔥🔥👆👆👆

[@johannestshelane3099]

Teko, love you bra, Sundowns please keep this up... Thank you for telling our stories. It is about time that the whole world know about us specially Europe football family...!

[@vuyophandle1903]

Very great video. Jomo and Pitso are missing. They also played a part in Teko's journey.

[@thamsanqasabela6360]

The goosebumps had me when his first Sundowns appearance came🔥🔥

[@sthembisongema3697]

What a moving story & journey for Teko...Emotions teaser...Hope to See Mambush (13)...Chukwu (19)...Fire (24)...JT (01)...T.Mnguni (22)...P. Mahlangu (3)...H. Kekana (8)...MY DNA IS YELLOW & GREEN...👆👆👆

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Hey 💛! We have more #SundownsStories to share with you. Subscribe to this channel and click the notifications bell to be the first to watch the next episode. #KaBoYellow 👆

[@eddiekhiba982]

Well done to the whole team that came up with this brilliant idea to tell the story of such a big south African team and players 👏 👍 Teko the General got much respect for him 👏 #kby

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Thank you! We appreciate your awesome support 🙏💛 Be sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to be the first to watch the next episode. #KaBoYellow 👆

[@tdhlegendary2871]

Really great giving him his flowers while he can still smell them..It’s good for him to know we appreciate him

[@djnuts5840]

I think we also deserve one for Bra Hlompho

[@redeek_zw]

Teko is the best of all and will always be

[@michaelhlatshwayo9478]

I started noticing Teko at Supersport United, and I just loved how he played. I wished that Pirates could buy and they did, he continued with Greatness. The only thing he did not get is a trophy at Pirates but he played his heart out every game. I was heartbroken when he left for Sundowns but understood that he had to leave and in my heart I wished him well. God shone on him and he lifted trophies. I was jubilant for him, I was PROUD of him anD still am. He is the definition of NEVER SAY DIE OR NEVER GIVE UP. I am happy that he had a GREAT I'm pact in our football, may GOD continue to BLESS. He is ONCE AND ALWAYS A PIRATE☠... SALUTE TEKO "DONA" MODISE🙌🙌🙌

[@nelsonmakwatsina3957]

Much respect my bro all the way from Harare have been following you since 2008

[@nkosingiphile8269]

Love what Sundowns is doing to document the stories and history for future generations to know not just who but how those individuals contributed to the success of the team.

[@ibrahimishakuisaac8176]

As a Nigerian 🇳🇬 i will say that he was my best south African player along side Sibusiso Zuma.

[@diskinautworld]

Now I agree, Sundowns is far bigger than Chiefs and Pirates combined no disrespect. Just trying to elaborate their magnitude. And with their New Chairman we are going to see more brilliance

[@tshabalala7]

Not a bigger brand and institution.

[@sibusisosbu3372]

I watch it till the end very inspiring story by tekob🙏💯🇿🇦

[@thabosekgotapodcast9428]

The General... my brother spoke about Teko’s talent when he was still playing for City Pillars in Tzaneen...

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Your brother was spot on 🤌🔥 #KaBoYellow

[@odiegilemompati2034]

Thank you Sundowns for this....can't wait for more #SundownsStories

[@chilltv1897]

I almost cry on this one yooo you've been throughout a lot we love u Teko kaboyellow

[@kgaugelokgwedi4813]

A very touching story 😭

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

We can only be inspired and learn from one of the best in the game 👆

[@thobaniaubrey9600]

I loved everything about this episode....keep up the good guys ella yalo masandawana

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

There's more where that came from! 👆💛

[@vuyophandle1903]

This is absolutely beautiful man. The General was a great footballer. This deserved a Showmax or Netflix documentary. Teko will remain on the greatest ever. I choose him over Doctor.

[@givenkoma5154]

Am so touched by this ..long live King 🤴 Teko

[@sibongilemzizi2639]

Inspiring and all sorts of emotions, the production did an amazing job.❤❤

[@chefanderson7606]

Thank you so much for this Sundowns. I grew up a Kaizer Chiefs fan but from this moment on Im officially a Mamelodi Sundowns fan. Thank you for this beautifil story. Truly inspired🤞

[@charles.m.molema4758]

Beautiful story : We often try to compensate for our upbringing & lack of privileges by choosing unnecessary lifestyles to fill that hole at the expense of long term success... If you cant achieve your goals pass them on to those who may be able to surpass you - external influences play a part , they mustn't break your *arm...* - *A BA NE MAATLA - !*

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

This is awesome💛! We have more stories coming up, subscribe and click the notification bell for the next next episode of #SundownsStories #KaboYellow 👆

[@o.s6063]

Well documented

[@goodmanmkhonto3921]

this is so deep what a player teko he was cant wait for episode 2 0f dona

[@mdunkosi9391]

The general himself ,mr. Goggle earth Teko one of the most gifted midfielder South Africa has ever had.❤💯🙏

[@JessicaMSports]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👆🏿👆🏿Absolutely amazing,great episode.

[@lufunomashamba1904]

Teko deserves his own movie

[@sihlemelanethefinancialedu3761]

What a great documentary of a great 😊 player with a strong 💪🏾 personality.. as citizen supporter 💙💛 I will forever be inspired. Shared the same seats in Cape Town stadiums quiet person but kind. Once you speak with him

[@teekaybuthelezi8791]

Beautiful story Teko. You truly are a legend.

[@andriesmabushe827]

Very emotional story with a happy ending. Weldone to Sundowns and the producers👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Can we have another episode for Hlompho Kekana please.

[@rorisangmatlala7417]

Wow😪❤. Such emotions. This should be a Netflix special🔥🔥. Totally a different type innovation in football. More of this please📌🔥❤

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

Levels 💃🔥! One step at a time member 🤣 We will be there soon Thank you for the great love #KaBoYellow

[@bdabhuddabonganithebhudda4078]

FORGIVENESS IS IMPORTANT

[@njabulongcobo1639]

So nice hearing the name "was" when he's still alive

[@SAFilmChronicles]

Wow !! This is absolute Gold. Brilliant Production. Ka Bo YELLOW !!!

[@hectorsdominion]

*One of the strongest humans I know to date. It has been a pleasure to witness his greatness than to be told about him ⭐🏆⚽*

[@ramudzuliballojnr5304]

Mans went through the worst. Happy Sundowns did not neglect him when it looked like he had brought the drought to us. May this be a lesson to never give up and work hard👆💛🔥

[@mabutibebula6290]

Am i tears after watching this... am. a bhakaniya nd to me Teko is bhakaniya once nd always. If u look at it this way... He was very important to build up nd influence a team that will win trophies at a later stage. I believe so much that we won trophies bcoz of his contributions. Am glad i once met him in PE at the beach nd i ask we take pictures. What a humble man. Well done General.... love u man. I still listen to your analytical approach on the game.

[@patkubeka4055]

Dankie dona once dankie dona twice dankie dona thrice the sky is the limit, asphelamandla🙏

[@sixteenzerofiverecordings918]

Very Nice

[@moiloamaletswa5507]

GOAT!!!!

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

💛👆

[@moiloamaletswa5507]

@@MamelodiSundownsTV -Can i buy a signed Teko Modise Shirt?

[@princematlala8633]

The General Dona Doni.. What a story 👌👌ka bo yellow

[@sanele7951]

Very touching episode, makes me cry and happy all at the same time .👏🏽👏🏽keep them coming

[@sifisozungu5799]

Still the best I've ever seen on the football pitch.. DONNA DONNA #10

[@mangalisokeswawonderboy564]

Supper proud of u Donna u still my Hero u left ur mark under ur name👌👏

[@mbavhaleloable]

Amazing production! Teko a true legend!

[@Nqontsonqa]

Navigator General🔥🔥🔥Top 2 SA player of his generation and yet definately NOT 2!

[@cosbaeighteen9628]

Thank you Mamelodi Sundowns I enjoyed this

[@kamvacopho9526]

This documentary had me emotional throughout. It reminded me of all the days I used to back up Teko as a kid from the curse theories and that long dark run we had from 2008 - 2014 without a trophy at Sundowns. 🙂 still remember how special it was for us to finally win the league in 2014, and my best highlight of, it is I can proudly say I was there at Harry Gwala Stadium to witness my childhood hero break the “Curse” and also witness my team lift the trophy 🏆. In my eyes Teko Modise is the greatest South African player of all time 🐐.

[@collinstshabalala5931]

Dona Doni.. Mzansi's very own football darling! What a footballer he was! A dictator, a fulcrum in the middle of the park.. #TheLegend #SaluteKingTeko 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@sydneymtshayise1559]

Very short episode yet very enthralling. Footballers are also human ...I wish Journalists and fans could comprehend this notion.

[@mphosebola9023]

The general Dona. We miss those days

[@takalanimuavha1145]

But we really had a gem 💎 with Teko a living G.O.A.T 🐐

[@moiloamaletswa5507]

Navigator!!!!!

[@MamelodiSundownsTV]

The General 😍🤌

[@moiloamaletswa5507]

Can i buy a signed Teko Modise Sundowns Shirt?

[@nonzuzojantjies9101]

I am not asoccer fan but after I watched you on McG podcast and Chill I just wanna know more cause you are so relatable and inspiring. thoroughly enjoyed this episode!!

[@jsnzuza6226]

Wow goosebumps

[@theboomletgroup8436]

The General ❤️❤️❤️. As a Life Long Pirates Supporter I really appreciate this guy, what a Baller he was, if only we could produce more players like him

[@3515B1]

I am a big fan of teko since 2011 . When people were still making memes of trophyless sundowns

[@siyazazini]

Thee General Teko Modise🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Stunning✨✨

[@meshanletsoalo2013]

Thank you so much Sundowns Stories for this🙏🏽

[@musondaevaristo5352]

GENERAL MODISE that's wat they called me at Varsity. He was such a marvel to watch Orlando Pirates vs Thanda Royal is a game I will never forget

[@MduduziDhlamini]

Classic winner story.

[@perkinmphahlele1866]

Teko & Mahoota Combination 🎯

[@0745746548]

Especially during their days at Pirates I really hated them when playing against us (Sundowns)

[@legendaryme253]

Tsholofelo Teko "The General" Modise. A legend!

[@MsMokwena]

Yoh this made me emotional... Never give up in life that's what Tekos life teaches us..

[@MrNnete]

Great production guys. Wow

[@mandlazitha6066]

The General ❤️ one of the best South Africa has ever produced 👌 on his day unplayable

[@waltermuhenyeri8900]

What an inspiring story

[@tshepi_11]

THIS!!! IS!!! BRILLIANT!!!

[@obakengleeuw5751]

Best episode 💛👆 Teko Modise is a living legend.

[@mziwandilendlovu3870]

Beautiful documentary. Wow!

[@nkosinathidube5149]

Shared a tear getting to understand how critical and how painful it would’ve been for him going through all those allegations from people who wouldn’t have done any better but still proved them all wrong.

[@tyira1994]

what a legend this guy is. Growing up we all wanted to play and look like him

[@danielngobozana5623]

I appreciate you telling Sundowns and your story. I feel both have something in common, both are not granted the recognition they so deserve. Big up to you the General and I happy Mamelodi Sundowns has played a role to give you the glory you so deserve and earn you the title "Legend" that you also more than deserve. Salute...Ka Bo Yellow.

[@odwamkancu1690]

So glad I've lived in this erra, to witness the General

[@khwezizingitwa5521]

The fruit of having young Chairman is innovation, understanding the audience, understanding the new world trends , adapting to changes that come with the Technology, sponsorship with Herbalife shows they understand what players need to compete at the top, acquisition of world class players and having ambassadors that understand the game and knows the culture of the team Super impressed with Sundowns it’s not dominating In the field but it’s dominating as a Brand they understood the purpose of what sport management is Big ups 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@terrywizz]

I remember these moments so vividly.. As a Sundowns fan, I remember how emotional it was seeing Teko win for the first time. I was even at Loftas that night. Thank you for putting this so well, guys. What a beautiful way to tell Teko's highlights. 💯💯💯