Orlando Pirates supporters have taken another opportunity to tease Mamelodi Sundowns following comparisons between the performances of two strikers during the current season.

The discussion centres on Brayan León, Sundowns' expensive South American signing reportedly valued at R56 million, and Orlando Pirates forward Yanela Mbuthuma, who is reportedly valued at approximately R6 million.

Despite the huge difference in their reported transfer values, some Pirates supporters believe Mbuthuma's performances have given them a reason to question whether Sundowns received value for their investment in León.

The debate has attracted attention among South African football supporters, particularly after some Sundowns fans previously criticised Mbuthuma and questioned his ability to lead Pirates' attack.

However, Pirates supporters are now using the comparison to defend their striker, arguing that football performances should matter more than transfer fees or a player's reputation.

One supporter took a direct shot at Sundowns, claiming that León had arrived in South Africa with enormous expectations but had not yet delivered the kind of performances expected from such an expensive signing.

The supporter also questioned the confidence surrounding León before his arrival, suggesting that expectations of him scoring as many as 40 goals in the Premier Soccer League were unrealistic.

According to the fan, the South African league presents a different challenge because teams are often defensively organised, making it difficult for strikers to score consistently.

The supporter further argued that Mbuthuma, despite being labelled a poor striker by some Sundowns supporters, had managed to produce better numbers than León during the campaign.

The comparison has also raised questions about the amount Sundowns invested in their South American forward. Some Pirates supporters believe the club will need to see a significant improvement from the striker to justify the reported transfer fee.

However, it is important to remember that transfer fees do not always determine how quickly a player adapts to a new league. León still has an opportunity to improve his performances and meet the expectations surrounding his arrival.

For Mbuthuma, the attention could provide additional motivation to continue improving and proving his critics wrong.

The rivalry between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns has once again moved beyond the pitch, with supporters using individual player performances to fuel the debate.

Note: The comments and criticism about Brayan León are opinions expressed by Orlando Pirates supporters and should not be treated as established facts.

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