Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up about reports that big-name players Andile Jali and Sipho Mbule arrived at training under the influence of alcohol.
Having previously refused to comment on the matter, Mokwena did not confirm the reports, but said that all footballers are human beings and have weaknesses and he will have any player's back when he has erred, but not at the expense of the football club.that Mbule — who was man of the match in a 3-2 Nedbank Cup win against Richards Bay FC on February 7 then disappeared from the line-up — reported for training drunk about three weeks ago.
Mbule made a return to playing as a substitute in Sundowns' 1-1 DStv Premiership draw against Stellenbosch FC at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday. “I have two responsibilities. The first is for the club — protect Mamelodi Sundowns, [that's] number one. Number two is I have to protect my players. “And so we have to be very careful sometimes not to go to the side where we affect the person only because we are targeting the professional.
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