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That is the story of Manzini Wanderers Layode Amos Adefemi and Seven 'reams defender Mthokozisi µPalma Clover¶ 'lamini.

The Mahlanya-based side¶s defender allegedly said the player was still out, after having intentiona­lly inMured him on purpose, when the two teams played each other in his official Facebook personal account.

The sad incident, which triggered the fallout between the two players happened when Wanderers and Seven 'reams played each other early this month in an MT1 Premier League match at Prince of Wales Sports *round, where the +ub giants won the match by a 1Mabulo µ.oko¶ *ama header.

The player replied to a supporter¶s comment on his social media account. ,t made things worse when the player said the Wanderers midfielder was still out after he inMured him on purpose, which then lead to Wanderers supporters threatenin­g the player.

This made the player to ask for forgivenes­s from the Manzini Wanderers family.

“, would love to sincerely apologise to Wanderers Layode Amos Adefemi, Manzini Wanderers family and the whole football fraternity for my comments that , said, which , would love never to repeat in my life again.

“What , said was disgracefu­l and from the bottom of my heart would love to issue an apology to everyone involved.

“, have personally contacted Amos and apologised to him and we both agreed to meet to show everyone that we have made peace,” he said.

Seven 'reams Manager Sive Mabuya said what the player did what unprofessi­onal and was against the team values.

“What Mthokozisi said was against the team¶s values and we certainly don¶t encourage it to be done by our players.

“The player is discipline­d but what he said should not go unpunished and as a club, we will deal with the matter internally.

“, would love to apologise on behalf of Seven 'reams to the Manzini Wanderers family and to Amos,” the

Manager said.

Meanwhile, when the Manzini Wanderers player was contacted, he mentioned that he had forgiven the player.

“, have forgiven Mthokozisi what he said on social media.

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“, believe he is my brother, and the fact that he has apologised publicly for his write-up on social media concerning my inMury shows that he is remorseful. , would like to urge the Wanderers supporters to also find it in their hearts to accept his apology,” he said.

Manzini Wanderers next have a league assignment against log leaders *reen Mamba, while Seven 'reams next play Mbabane Swallows.

 ?? Pic) (File ?? Manzini Wanderers Layode Amos
Adefemi beinb tackled hard by Seven Dreams defender Mthokozisi ‘Palma Clover’ Dlamini .
Pic) (File Manzini Wanderers Layode Amos Adefemi beinb tackled hard by Seven Dreams defender Mthokozisi ‘Palma Clover’ Dlamini .

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