Rulani Mokwena: Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Unhappy Despite Draw With Rivals Orlando Pirates

• Rulani Mkowena was not happy with Mamelodi Sundowns' results against Orlando Pirates
• Masandawana and 10-man Buccaneers played out to a 1-1 draw in the DSTv Premiership
• Mokwena voiced dissatisfaction with his team's show and criticized referee Thando Ndzandzeka

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Rulani Mokwena, expressed frustration following a 1-1 draw against 10-man Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening, February 17.

Despite leading courtesy of Marcelo Allende's goal, the Buccaneers quickly equalized from the penalty spot through Thapelo Xoki, leaving Sundowns to stelle for a single point after full-time.

This result maintains Sundowns' lead at the top of the DStv Premiership table, with 39 points from 15 games.

In a post-match interview with SuperSport TV, Mokwena voiced dissatisfaction with his team's performance and criticized the officiating by referee Thando Ndzandzeka.

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“I don’t like the game today. It’s not a game of football. The first time that I didn’t like my team, not at all and of course, in a game of football, you need three good teams, and I don’t like my team today, I don’t think the referees were good today," said Mokwena in a post-match interview with SuperSport TV, as quoted by iDiski Times.

The Brazilians' coach also took responsibility for the team's performance, acknowledging his role in the outcome.

Before the game, Mokwena shared his emotions when facing Orlando Pirates, revealing his deep ties to the club through family connections. His father, Julius Sono, uncle, Jomo Sono, and grandfather, Eric Sono, were all former Bucs players.

"I'm not the same coach before when we prepare for Pirates and they know that because they know me very well. Unfortunately, it's one of those games that there's far too much to it and it's difficult to become less emotional," he told journalists at a press conference at the club's Chloorkop base, as quoted by SNL24.

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