Ts Galaxy Threatens Legal Action Against Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Rulani Mokwena

Ts Galaxy Threatens Legal Action Against Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Rulani Mokwena

  • TS Galaxy threatened legal action against Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena over comments regarding a player's injury
  • Mokwena suggested Galaxy players intentionally targeted Sundowns player Bongani Zungu during a match
  • Football fans expressed their opinions on social media amid escalating tension between the clubs
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena's words landed him in hot water
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena at a press briefing. Image: @BraMahlatse
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TS Galaxy hinted at a legal battle against Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena after his controversial post-match comments.

Mokwena insinuated that Galaxy players aimed to injure Bongani Zungu. The football club hit back and called the accusations baseless.

"Mokoena lied blatantly through his teeth which we deem to be a serious embarrassment to our game never mind the Club that he represents."

TS Galaxy issued an ultimatum, demanding proof of Mokwena's claims within a day or face legal repercussions. The team posted a statement on their X page and called the Sundowns coach a liar.

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"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!"

See the post below:

As tensions escalate between the clubs, football fans have taken to social media to share their views on the matter.

Mabilu Tebogo Bonolo asked:

"Since he was fully aware of their intentions and he was also leading 3-0 then why did he play Zungu?"

Nkosinathi Sikoti mentioned:

"These two must just get in ring and fight, don't waste money on lawyers."

Trev NotNoah tweeted:

"Why did the TS GALAXY bench clap hands as soon as Zungu was down? It's suspicious. "

Musa Mnyandu wrote:

"Legal action my foot! I'm always surprised when people conveniently forget about freedom of speech. Mxm."

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Lucky Ka Mhlongo stated:

"Yes please sue him, he must prove his allegations in court."

Mokwena says he must prove himself every day

In another article, Briefly News reported that coach Rhulani Mokwena says he thinks about losing his job every day at Mamelodi Sundowns despite winning the PSL title three seasons in a row.

The 37-year-old coach feels he has to prove himself at Sundowns while he targets to win the CAF Champions League one day after their 2-0 semi-final exit to Esperance.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za