Parker: TS Galaxy Chief Claims Zungu Hasn't Apologised, Gives Update on Veteran's Injury

• Tim Sukazi has given an update on Bernard Parker's career-threatening injury
• Parker was seriously injured in the Carling Knockout Cup game vs. Sundowns
• The TS Galaxy boss is not happy with Bongani Zungu's reaction to his red card

TS Galaxy boss, Tim Sukazi has given an update on the career-threatening injury Bernard Parker suffered against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Parker sustained the horrific injury in the 58th minute of the game after a brutal challenge by the Brazilians' Bongani Zungu.

Despite their veteran being rushed to hospital during the game, TS Galaxy went on to win the tie after extra time and a penalty shootout.

In a recent interview with Thabiso Mosia on Radio2000, per iDiskiTimes, Sukazi confirmed Parker would require surgery and explained the extent of his injury.

"As I’m speaking to you, he’s undergoing surgery. It is a leg break, both the tibia and fibula," he said.

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The Rockets' chief also sang his veteran's praises:

"Bernard is a gentleman of the game, he’s an amazing guy, to be honest. I have worked with him a year-and-a-half. I knew exactly that this club could go very far, working with a Bernard Parker."

The TS Galaxy boss also stated he was not happy with the way the Sundowns player reacted after being sent off for the horrific tackle.

Asked if Zungu had apologised for the incident, Sukazi replied:

"Not yet so far as I’m aware and to the best of my knowledge. Personally, I was disappointed by Bongani’s reaction, especially seeing him standing there, looking at the leg of Bernard and still reacting in the manner he did."

Carling Knockout Cup prize money

Sports Brief has also reported on participating clubs and Carling Cup Knockout prize money being confirmed, with teams earning R250,000 just for being in the draw.

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All 16 Premier Soccer League teams were eligible for the draw and after keeping guests in suspense, the PSL announced the figures that matter earlier this week.

The winners of the Carling Knockout Cup will earn a collective R9.6 million from their four matches, with the bulk being the R6.6 million earned from winning the final.