Sundowns full statement on disciplinary action

Mamelodi Sundowns have issued a statement on an ongoing disciplinary action at the club.

The DStv Premiership giants have confirmed that it has initiated an immediate investigation into alleged remarks made by one of its employees. 

Khaled Ali, who serves as the team travel logistics and liaison officer is in hot water regarding the remarks he made on social media. 

It is alleged that Ali told Al Ahly fans that he is ready to pass all the data, analysis and information that Sundowns has about Al Hilal to help them defeat Al Hilal in their CAF Champions League clash. 

According to the club’s official statement, the remarks made by their employee, Ali, during a social media discussion regarding Al Ahly and Al Hilal game “may be contrary to the ethics, governance and rules of Mamelodi Sundowns.”

KHALED ALI EXPECTED TO REPORT TO SUNDOWNS OFFICES IN CHLOORKOP

Ali has been given an instruction to return to South Africa from Sudan with immediate effect. 

He is expected to report at the Bafana Ba Style offices in Chloorkop and “make himself available for the investigation.” 

PARTS OF MAMELODI SUNDOWNS OFFICIAL STATEMENT 

“Mamelodi Sundowns views these alleged remarks and conduct in a very serious light. And is launching an immediate investigation to get exposed to the true facts,” read the statement. 

“Sundowns will provide further information on this matter once the findings of the investigation are concluded.” 

This comes after Sundowns thrashed the Egyptian giants with a 5-2 drubbing at Loftus Versfeld Stadium over the weekend. 

The victory over Al Ahly saw the DStv Premiership defending champions cruise their way into the tournament’s knockout phase. 

Interestingly, for the Egyptian powerhouse to advance to the next round of the Champions League, Al Ahly will have to win their next two games. With the hope that Al Hilal not beating Sundowns in Sudan

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