Staff Reporter.
The reigning PSL and MTN8 champions have responded to Peter Khoabane’s claim ahead of their clash with Marumo Gallants on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns have released a statement on recent allegations made by Khoabane.The 49-year-old retired defender stated that the Tshwane giants paid him to throw an important Premier Soccer League encounter 22 years ago.
When speaking in a Youtube channel called TK Solutions, Khoabane claimed he was offered R5000 by the then-Sundowns leadership to fix a match between Sundowns and his former club, Vaal Professionals.
Full statement from Mamelodi Sundowns:
Mamelodi Sundowns rejects 1999 Match-fixing allegations
The Board and Management of Mamelodi Sundowns strongly reject the 1999 match-fixing allegations made by Mr Peter Khoabane. The 1999 match-fixing allegations are alleged to have taken place approximately 4 years before Dr Patrice Motsepe bought the club.
Mamelodi Sundowns has always adhered to the FIFA, CAF, SAFA and PSL Rules and Regulations. The club has always been committed to governance & ethics and football global best practice.
We view the allegation in a very serious light and we are investigating the matter and will also seek legal advice.