The ongoing battle between Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena and TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic could end up in court.
On Monday, Mokwena accused Ramovic of instructing his players to intentionally injure Bongani Zungu during Masandawana’s 3-0 win. Zungu’s dangerous tackle broke Bernard Parker’s leg in October 2023. Mokwena’s comments had led the Mpumalanga-based club to threaten with legal action.
The Rockets says the Downs coach has 24 hours to prove the accusations he made or action will be taken.
“TS Galaxy FC takes serious exception to the comments made by Mamelodi Sundowns FC coach Rulani Mokwena insinuating that our Head Coach instigated the injury suffered by Sundowns player Bongani Zungu during our match last night,” the club said on X.
Mokwena and Ramovic take their ‘battle’ to the next level
“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!”
Despite Sundowns winning 3-0 against the Rockets in a league match, Mokwena questioned the challenge on Zungu.
“I am disappointed with the tackle on Bongani Zungu, very disappointed,” he told media.
“Because I was told already last night that the coach on the opposition showed that tackle that Bongani Zungu did on Bernard Parker and said ‘Don’t forget what Bongani Zungu did’.”
Masandawana coach accused Galaxy of avenging Parker
Ramovic as usual, wasted no time in hitting back to Mokwena.
“I think the best thing is that he should watch [the incident] again on TV. Maybe I’m wrong, it is not what he thought but… if Mokwena wants to advertise his ignorance all the time, you don’t have to do anything, just let him talk.”
“We saw what a great inspiration Parker is, unbelievable, fantastic attitude to come back from a horrible injury, to get back at the game is just an inspiration to every player, for every person who has this kind of injury,” Ramovic said.
Galaxy give Rulani 24 hours to respond or legal action
Sundowns are yet to respond to TS Galaxy’s post but they have 24 hours to do so.
The ‘beef’ between Mokwena and Ramovic began last year when Galaxy eliminated Sundowns from the Carling Knockout Cup. Monday was the first time the two coaches faced each other since that dramatic cup clash. The two coaches have been going at each other for the past weeks before Monday’s match.
Despite last year’s drama, both Mokwena and Zungu reached out to Parker. The striker has since returned to the field of play.
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