WATCH: DJ Khaled sends Mamelodi Sundowns a message

The American record producer and DJ Khaled has backed Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Esperance on Friday evening.

The two African giants face off in the second leg semi-final of the CAF Champions League at the Loftus Versefeld. Esperance won the first leg 1-0 in Tunisia last weekend.

DJ Khaled, who is part of the Roc Nation, has backed the Pretoria team Sundowns to emerge victorious. This is not the first time the 48-year-old has shown love to Masandawana. Last year, the DJ posted a video to congratulate them on their sixth successive PSL title.

“Sundowns, that’s right Sundowns, bless up, be great in the semi-finals. I was going to say good luck, nah nah, be great, that’s right, let’s go,” DJ Khaled said in a video.

DJ Khaled gets behind Sundowns

His video has sparked reactions from local football fans who will stand behind Sundowns on Friday.

@advocate_silayo wrote: “Thank you @djkhaled for the wishes we will bounce high later today.”

@_skambora wrote: “Next time bring these Roc Nation stars to SA that’s how the brand will grow. Fans will pay to watch ’em.”

@NthambeleniGab1 wrote: “It is going to be baptism of fire for our visitors. There is no mercy at the slaughterhouse. Visitors especially those in North Africa, they leave with more chest pains after 90 minutes.”

@LebodiMpho23054 wrote: “Be great” and do your ultimate best this evening. As supporters, we believe you can do this. We will be matching behind you in support! 💙💚💛👆 Let us show them what we got/made of as the Yellow nation!”

DJ Khaled and Roc Nation have thrown their weight behind Mamelodi Sundowns. The Brazilians have to beat the North African giants by two clear goals to progress to the final.

Downs captain Ronwen Williams has called all South Africans to rally behind Masandawana on Friday. The Brazilians are looking to reach their first Champions League final since 2016 when they won it.