Rulani Responds to Broos: Disagrees with Unfair Assessment

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has come out to defend his club against comments made by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who said the club had not been communicating well when it comes to injuries. Broos had mentioned Khuliso Mudau and Thapelo Maseko in particular, but Mokwena has asserted that the Tshwane giants always communicate when players are not available through injury.

Mokwena said of the matter: “Mudau was injured and missed a few games for us. I remember he missed Stellies, Chiefs and he was also suspended. One thing I like about Mamelodi Sundowns, and you’ve got to give them a lot of credit, is that we post our injuries on social media before every single match. We give detailed updates on the injuries, so I don’t think it’s fair to say that Sundowns don’t communicate about the injuries of the players. I think it’s far-fetched and I’ve got to come to the defence of the club in that instance, because I think the club goes out of its way to make sure, not only for the Bafana coach, but for the Sundowns supporters. They want to know when some of their best players are not on the pitch and they want to know why, and the club goes out of its way to make sure they give as much information and clarity with regards to availability and non-availability of players. I think it’s a little bit far-fetched to put that blame on the football club.”

Mokwena also revealed that he and Broos have agreed to meet over coffee in the near future to discuss the matter. He believes that the Tshwane giants go out of their way to ensure that the supporters are aware of the injuries of their star players.