Mngqithi: Why I won't dwell on Mamelodi Sundowns star Sirino wearing Al Ahly jerseyThe Brazilians lost the first leg quarter-final game in Cairo 2-0 last weekend and will be looking to reverse the scoreline in Pretoria on SaturdayMamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi would not be drawn into condemning the actions of attacking midfielder Gaston Sirino, who last weekend donned the jersey of Caf Champions League rivals Al Ahly. Speculation had been rife late last year that Sirino was wanted by Al Ahly and the player was quoted confirming his interest in joining former Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane at the nine-time Champions League winners. But he didn't help his cause last weekend in North Africa by wearing an Al Ahly shirt after his side's 2-0 defeat. “It’s always good that a big team like Al Ahly to be interested in me. Al Ahly meanwhile clinched their ninth Champions League crown last season by beating Cairo rivals Zamalek in the final.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 20, 2021 10:30 UTC