“Ka Lebitso La Ntate”: Mamelodi Sundowns Players Welcome Costa in Style, Video
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Lucas Ribeiro Costa is settling into South African culture quickly.
The Brazilian player signed for Mamelodi Sundowns during the current transfer window and has already slotted into the side with ease.
Not only did Costa already play his first DStv Premiershipgame for the side, but he also fits well with the rest of the dressing room.
Video from the champion's changing room recently showed how Masandawana’s players are ingraining Costa in the local culture.
While Costa may know about Brazilian Samba, the South African Brazilians are teaching him about the ways of Bafana Ba Style. In the video, Sundowns players can be seen singing and dancing in the dressing room before Aubrey Modiba pulls Costa into the middle of the circle.
When Costa returned to the circle's edge, striker Peter Shaluliletook over teaching duties as he showed Costa what to do with his hands.
Fellow new signing Junior Mendieta also got in on the action. The Argentinian previously played for Stellenbosch and has some experience in South Africaflair.
While Costa hasn't been long in the country, he has previously spoken about how excited he was to experience Sundowns' culture, something he is getting in full force now.
A memorable debut for CostaCosta and Mendieta both made their debuts for the Brazilians in the DStv Premiership during the game against Sekhukhune United.
While Mendieta came off the bench, Costa started the game
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