'Who cares about Mamelodi Sundowns?' Frustrated Mokwena queries as Parker bemoans injury - 'My career is over'

Mamelodi Sundowns quest to defend the Carling Knockout suffered an early blow on Wednesday night after falling to TS Galaxy in the first round.

The match was further marred with controversy after Bongani Zungu committed a reckless challenge against Bernard Parker that might end the latter's career.

The Brazilians' head coach Rhulani Mokwena was unhappy with the timing of the fixture, hinting it could have been pushed forward.