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Mokwena On Parker Injury: Zungu Was Not 'Malicious'

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Bernard Parker of TS Galaxy leaving the field injured during the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 match between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 18 October 2023
Bernard Parker of TS Galaxy leaving the field injured during the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 match between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 18 October 2023
Samuel Shivambu

Rulani Mokwena – head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns – has sent a heart-warming message to TS Galaxy’s Bernard Parker after his horrific leg break.

Parker broke his leg in a challenge from Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu during last night’s Carling Knockout match played at the Mbombela Stadium.

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Galaxy defeated the Brazilians 5-4 on penalties after the match finished 2-2 after extra-time but have had to do it without the veteran former Kaizer Chiefs forward who was stretched off early in the second half, while Zungu was red-carded.

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After the match, Mokwena wished Parker a speedy recovery, as he spoke to journalists while also explaining thatthere was no malicious intentfrom Zungu.

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“I can only wish Bernard Parker a speedy recovery. I hope it’s not as serious as it looks,” said Mokwena, speaking to journalists as reported by Kickoff.

“Knowing Bongani Zungu, I know it was not malicious, and that there was no malicious intent behind it. The only thing that I can say is that I wish Bernard Parker a speedy recovery,” the tactician concluded. 


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