Bongani Zungu clattered into TS Galaxy's Bernard Parker in the second half of the Carling Knockout game between the sides on Wednesday evening and was shown a straight red for the tackle.
JOHANNESBURG - Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has defended midfielder Bongani Zungu after he was sent off for his tackle on TS Galaxy veteran, Bernard Parker.
The Sundowns midfielder was sent off immediately after the incident as Parker writhed in agony on the Mbombela Stadium pitch. While the former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs striker was being carried off the field, Bongani Khumalo and Phumlani Msibi, who were part of the television crew covering the game, briefly spoke to the player and revealed he was worried that his career was over.
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