Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has commented on Gaston Sirino’s work ethic in recent matches after the two smoked the peace pipe.
This comes after the talented winger, Sirino apologised for reportedly requesting to leave the Tshwane giants in the last transfer window period.
The Uruguayan footballer returned to action last week Wednesday when Sundowns succumbed to a 5-4 defeat on penalties to TS Galaxy following a 2-2 draw after extra-time.
And he was in action when Sundowns played out to a 0-0 draw with Petro de Luanda in the second leg of the African Football League quarter-finals on Tuesday night.
The 32-year-old started with the game when Masandawana booked their semi-final spot in the African Football League with a 2-0 victory on aggregate over the Angolan side.
As a result, the Brazilians will face arch-rivals Al Ahly of Egypt in the semi-finals.
RULANI MOKWENA PRAISES GASTON SIRINO FOR TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS MISTAKES
With Mokwena having confirmed that he has made peace with Sirino and accepted his apology, the 36-year-old mentor praised the winger for taking full responsibility for his actions and giving his all in the field of play.
“Gaston’s story is an incredible story for all of us. We all make mistakes but lucky is when you accept when you have made mistakes and you’re remorseful, and accept your wrongs,” said Mokwena.
“People forgive and when we forgive genuinely without holding any grudges we move on because is for the betterment of the club.
“You know, we all want to see the club win and succeed. So, he [Gaston] has been amazing and I got to give him applause for that.”
Mokwena went on to praise his players for welcoming Sirino back with open arms.
“Also, I got to applaud his teammates for welcoming him back and accepting him into the group and showing him the love,” he added.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ NEXT ASSIGNMENT
Sundowns’ next fixture will be against Al Ahly on Sunday, 29 October at home in the first leg of the African Football League semi-finals.
The kick-off time will be announced in due course.
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