Mamelodi Sundowns has instructed a leading law firm to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of improper conduct against Jerry Tshabalala, the coach of the club’s ladies’ team.
This comes after the Board of Mamelodi Sundowns has been made aware of allegations of unprofessional conduct by various players against the coach of its women’s team.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are currently the champions of the Hollywoodbets Super League, winning the league five times in a row. The side missed out on the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Tshabalala has led Banyana Ba Style since 2012 and is regarded as one of the most accomplished coaches in African women’s football.
The mentor from Tembisa has achieved everything in the local women’s football scene; clinching the CAF Women’s Champions League twice, the COSAFA WCL twice, and securing a remarkable five consecutive Hollywoodbets Super League titles with Sundowns Ladies.
Additionally, the Chloorkop-based club has secured the CAF Club of the Year award twice while under the guidance of Tshabalala.
As things stand, Sundowns has put coach Tshabalala on special leave until the ongoing investigations against him are completed.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON JERRY TSHABALALA
“The Board of Mamelodi Sundowns has been made aware of allegations of improper conduct that have been made by variouS women players against the Coach of its Ladies Team, Jerry Tshabalala.
“Mamelodi Sundowns views these allegations in a very serious light and has appointed a top law firm, Bowmans, to investigate these allegations and to report to the Board as soon as possible.
“Sundowns has, in the interim, put Coach Jerry Tshabalala on special leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This is not done to preempt the outcome of the investigation, but to ensure that the investigation can proceed expeditiously and protect the rights of all parties.
“In the event that the investigation establishes facts that warrant action, the Board will immediately take such steps as are appropriate.
“Mamelodi Sundowns will in due course make announcements on the findings of the investigation and the action to be taken.”
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