Black Poison FC Rulani Mokwena and Player Lesego Motlhamme Saga Sparks Massive Reactions From Followers

• Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has been accused of being unreasonable and stunting the growth of a promising footballer
• Mokwena is allegedly holding Lesego Motlhamme back from departing the amateur club, Black Poison, to be able to play for Varsity College
• Readers got heated under the collar in responding to the story, though the majority weren't exactly on Mokwena's side of the matter

Readers have reacted negatively to the saga of Lesego Motlhamme at Black Poison FC, which is owned by Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena.

Mokwena has been accused of intentionally blocking the departure of the 27-year-old from the amateur side. Educational institution Varsity College has been looking to acquire Motlhamme for its football team while also fostering his studies.

SowetanLIVE quoted Lindani Shange, a member of Varsity Cup FC's technical team, who openly accused Mokwena of "destroying" Motlhamme's career.

Mokwena responded angrily in Soccer Laduma:

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"I don’t want to respond because I then give credibility to a matter that is a non-matter. It’s not worth our energies. I’ve got to focus on Mamelodi Sundowns. That is why we have an office and a chairlady appointed to deal with such matters. I can’t be dealing with such."

The matter split those interested in it, especially due to its "he-said, she-said" nature.

Pebetse Maesela said:

"Arrogant Rhulani. Instead of clarifying the matter and release young boy, all he is concerned about is respect. Very greedy this one."

Bonginkosi Ncube said:

"Somethings don't need school to see that they are lies. It doesn't make logical sense how can he be responsible for so called documents. Aren"t there any people who are responsible for that?"

Yonela Dlomo said

"There are no contracts in SAB [amateur leagues], but I am worried about the player's future because education is very important. Rulani must swallow his pride and give the boy his clearance certificate as this happens to the most of us."

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena wins DStv Premiership Coach of the Month award

Not all is bad news for Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena currently.

As reported by Sports Brief, Mokwena and co-coach at the Brazilians Manqoba Mngqithi were recently announced as the winners of the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month for January. Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali also also received the Player of the Month accolade.

The Tshwane-based team is racing in record time towards a record-extending fifth consecutive league title, with the awards just rewards for the team's efforts.