Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tiyani Mabunda has joined coach Pitso Mosimane in praising the essential services personnel, who continue to provide their services during the 21-day national lockdown.

With all football in South Africa suspended, the country is currently in lockdown aiming to slow the increasing number of Covid-19 infections.

Like his coach, Mabunda has has urged the public to stay safe and indoors, while reserving special praise for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight.

“NI KOMBELA MI TSAMA KHAYA”@Tiyani_Shuga13 Asking that you stay at home and giving a big thank you to the essential services personnel#SundownsCARES #CoronaVirusSA #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/2gWSbLy4Ga

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 30, 2020