TS Galaxy are threatening to take legal action against Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena following his post-match comments on Bongani Zungu’s injury.
Following a 3-0 win over the Rockets, Mokwena insinuated that their opponents planned to injure Zungu, who had injured Bernard Parker in a Carling Black Label Cup match this season.
“TS Galaxy FC takes serious exception to the comments made by Mamelodi Sundowns FC coach Rhulani Mokwena insinuating that our head coach instigated the injury suffered by Sundowns player Bongani Zungu during our match last night,” a Rockets statement said on Tuesday.
“Mokwena lied blatantly through his teeth which we deem to be a serious embarrassment to our game never mind the club that he represents. If Mokwena still believes in his own lies, we are now calling him out publicly to prove his claim within 24 hours, failing which our club and our coach will assert their rights in law.”
Mokwena said after the match: “I’m disappointed with the tackle on Bongani Zungu because I was told already last night that the coach of the opposition showed that tackle Bongani Zungu made on Bernard Parker and showed it to the players.
“And said, ‘Don’t forget what Bongani Zungu did’ and I’m very disappointed because you know these things happen and I can say once again to you, I know for a fact Zungu tackle can happen in any other game, anywhere.”
