Coach hospitalised after alleged punch by Sundowns’ Komphela

According to reports, the drama took place on Sundown after Sundowns’ goalless draw against the Angolan side in a CAF Champions League qualifier.

African football reporter claim the incident might have been sparked by an alleged racial insult directed at Komphela, with the former Kaizer Chiefs coach responding with a punch on Bianchi.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ STEVE KOMPHELA ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN ALTERCATION

It is said the Brazilian coach, who joined the Angolan side in July, sustained injuries before he was rushed to a local hopistal to receive urgent medical assistance.

The Wiliete SC coach subsequently missed the mandatory post-match press conference, where his assistant coach addressed the media and confirmed his hospitalisation.

“Wiliete SC coach Beto Bianchi was involved in a clash with Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Steve Komphela in Angola,” popular Ghanaian journalist Micky Jr reported on X. “Bianchi reportedly sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.”

The event details remain unconfirmed allegations that are yet to be verified. The claims against Komphela are the subject of official confirmation.

CLUB AND CAF AND YET TO RESPOND

Neither Mamelodi Sundowns nor Wiliete SC has issued an official statement regarding the reported incident. CAF has also yet to announce any formal disciplinary investigation.

Further clarity is expected as more information emerges from Angola. For now, the allegations remain unconfirmed, with no official account establishing exactly what happened after the final whistle.