By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Mamelodi Sundowns have initiated an immediate investigation into the alleged remarks and conduct of Team Travel Logistics & Liason Officer Khaled Ali.
Ali was recalled from a trip to Sudan in preparation for their CAF Champions League over comments on social media discussion relating to Al Ahly and Al Hilal may be contrary to the ethics, governance and rules of Sundowns.
The Cairo giants were beaten 5-2 by Sundowns in the fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stages on Saturday.
The defeat meant that Al Ahly now must win their remaining two group-stage games in addition to Al Hilal not beating Sundowns in Sudan if they want to make it through.
In case of Al-Hilal wins their tie against already-qualified Sundowns, It will mean Al-Ahly will officially be knocked out even if they come out victorious in their two games.
“It has come to the attention of Mamelodi Sundowns that certain remarks that its employee Khaled Ali, may have made during a social media discussion relating to Al Ahly and Al Hilal may be contrary to the ethics, governance and rules of Mamelodi Sundowns, “the club said via a 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.
“Khaled has been instructed to return from Sudan and report at the Sundowns offices at Chloorkop and make himself available for the investigation.
“Sundowns will provide further information on this matter once the findings of the investigation are concluded.”