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Mokwena accuses Ramovic for avenging Parker's horrific injury against Zungu but TS Galaxy coach claims Rhulani is 'advertising ignorance'

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Mamelodi Sundowns made a gigantic step towards their seventh consecutive Premier Soccer League title <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/peter-shalulile-brace-inspires-mamelodi-sundowns-closer-to-psl-invincibles-tag-with-ts-galaxy-win/blt1ff353d5c6a79206" target="_blank">with a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on Monday night</a>.Peter Shalulile scored a brace with Thembinkosi Lorch getting another goal. Themba Zwane provided all three assists.Bernard Parker, who was returning from a horrific injury suffered late last year in the MTN8, missed a late penalty for the Rockets.However, the match didn't end without drama. Orebotse Mongae committed a reckless and dangerous foul against Bongani Zungu which led to a red card.Downs coach Mokwena accused Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic of pre-planning the incident <a href="https://www.goal.com/lists/zungu-should-be-banned-he-didn-t-even-show-remorse-but-parker-s-career-is-done-fans/bltef50fec4a5e50d73" target="_blank">to avenge Parker's injury</a>.

What happened

"I am disappointed with the tackle on Bongani Zungu, very disappointed," Mokwena told the media after the game."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’."I'm very disappointed because these things happen. And I can say again to you that Bongani Zungu’s tackle can happen in any other game, anywhere I’ve seen worse tackles," the 37-year-old continued."We have even got Nasir out injured, but we’ve forgiven and moved on because it’s a contact sport, but we go and intentionally injure players and we send out these things, it’s a bit disappointing from a professional level, but anyway, we do the talking on the pitch."

'Don't forget what Zungu did'

In his response, Ramovic played down revenge talk, insisting the Masandawana coach did not have facts."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."

'Let Mokwena talk'

Ramovic expressed his delight at having Parker back after an extended period in the medical room having broken his leg on October 19, 2023."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," the Galaxy coach said."Not many believed that Parker could be back on the field... he worked so hard and we are absolutely happy that he is back to enjoying football."

'Unbelievable to have Parker back'

Mokwena then defended his decision to play former Orlando Pirates attacker Thembinkosi Lorch who has been blowing hot and cold for the Brazilians."Do I doubt myself, do I say this thing was right or wrong? No, because we haven’t even given it time," said Mokwena."How can we judge it after a couple of months? It is impossible. Which player comes and, boom, immediately [performs]."Every player has an adaptation period, some take faster and some take longer; he also needs his adaptation period and the support."

Give Lorch time

The vocal tactician played down reports that he favours some players despite their wanting performances."I want to start by saying that they [people] are right; Lorch is my friend, they are all my friends. When they are playing, all of them know I am their best friend," Mokwena clarified."When some of them are on the bench and not in the starting line-up I am just their friend. They know that in me they have a friend and a brother for life."I said to the players I don’t only want to win games, like other coaches, but I want to win matches, trophies, and also relationships. People are right when they say players are my friends, like Mothobi Mvala and Grant Kekana."

'All players are my friends'

Mokwena accuses Ramovic for avenging Parker's horrific injury against Zungu but TS Galaxy coach claims Rhulani is 'advertising ignorance' | Goal.com

Rhulani Mokwena and Sead Ramovic in war of words after Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy game in the Premier Soccer League.

Mokwena accuses Ramovic for avenging Parker&apos;s horrific injury against Zungu but TS Galaxy coach claims Rhulani is &apos;advertising ignorance&apos;

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