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Prolific Namibian striker Peter Shalulile scored all three goals as Mamelodi Sundowns made light of Marumo Gallants in their Nedbank Cup clash on Thursday.

The 29-year-old showed off his box instincts and he arrived late in the far post to bundle home after a Washington Arubi error gave Sundowns a freekick close to the box. Themba Zwane was at the forefront of the move as he manoeuvred around the Gallant's box before unselfishly laying off the ball for a suspected offside Shalulile to bundle home. Shalulile did well to dodge defenders in the box and found room in the box to take down Neo Maema’s cross and he fired home from close range.

Young Thando Buthelezi became the latest Sundowns academy graduate to make his debut this season.

It’s nice to see that they still have their jerseys. It’s a province that deserves to have a football club in the premier division,” Mokwena said, adding" “It’s a province that loves football and you see how passionate, vibrant and positive they are in supporting football. READ: “It was nice to see the Siwelele fans.

In the aftermath of his team's 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has compared his team to Premier League champions ...

It was good that we also took quite a few and I'm not sure about the one called offside for Peter. "The (Sundowns) players are so good and a lot of credit needs to go to this honest group. "It was a typical cup game. "Peter (Shalulile) was good. It’s always a team effort. "They were very stable.

After advancing to the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup with a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants, Mamelodi Sundowns will now.

It looks very good from the outside [and] it’s a province that deserves to have a football club, it’s a province that loves football. It’s a positive, so let’s also focus on the positive, it was good to see that we gave a derby to the youngster Buthelezi. [It is so that we are able] to rotate and give everybody a chance and everyone has done very, very well so far.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena refused to comment on the controversial saga involving his star players Andile Jali and Sipho Mbule.

So I have got no comment on that." "I will never speak negatively about my players. [negative allegations](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/mamelodi-sundowns-stars-jali-and-mbule-allegedly-arrive-drunk-at-training/blt4e0e404979f6fff7?fbclid=IwAR2UuY8Zwz5JoK_6u3X8gzgMDesj9-AA5eGrijDH-yDFN6iaX2D4oayD4eI) surrounding the two players after his team's [Nedbank Cup win](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/shalulile-s-hat-trick-powers-mamelodi-sundowns-past-marumo-gallants-into-nedbank-cup-quarter-finals/blt4712c4095a2dde19/match/cr9fy6rxe4btdbs5mmwdisyz8) against Marumo Gallants on Thursday.

Mamelodi Sundowns rose above the reported scandals of players' disciplinary issues in their camp to book their place in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal with a ...

Both sides have done well in Africa so far with Sundowns leading their group with seven points from three outings. Sundowns' technical team will be happy with Shalulile scoring again as he works his way to full fitness after some time nursing an injury. Other media reports suggested that a certain first team player tested positive for an illegal substance.

Mamelodi Sundowns stars Andile Jali and Sipho Mbule have been accused of coming to training while drunk.

[joined Downs](https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/mbule-mamelodi-sundowns-sign-midfielder-on-permanent-deal-from-supersport-united/blt1595658bc245ddb5) in June 2022 amid attempts by SuperSport United to keep him. While with the Swanky Boys, the Bafana midfielder was accused of being [disrespectful ](https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/mbule-kaizer-chiefs-target-suspended-by-supersport-united-for-being-disrespectful/bltd9bbba44c6d5d5cc)and was suspended from the team. [Times Live](https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-03-02-crisis-at-sundowns-mbule-and-jali-allegedly-arrive-drunk-at-training/), the aforementioned Sundowns stars have breached the club's discipline code by arriving in training while intoxicated.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokoena has explained why controversial midfielder Sipho Mbule will not face Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup on Thursday.

Players behave in an unusual manner for different reasons but ill-discipline is something that is not tolerated at this level,” a source told Timeslive. The 32-year-old Jali is in the final six months of his current contract with Sundowns and has been left disgruntled as the club has not offered clarity on his future with the club. ALSO READ:

According to Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena, only his players have shown the kind of form that deserves to win the Footballer of the Season ...

“It’s going to be difficult, and fortunately I’m not one of the judges, because a lot of the Sundowns players have been exceptional and extremely consistent.” “Whoever is (Footballer of the Season), I’m sure they will come from the Sundowns squad because I think there hasn’t been anyone who performed beyond the levels the Sundowns players have performed at. “I think the players have been magnificent and I’ve said it in every press conference, the game of football belongs to the players.

Mamelodi Sundowns were rocked recently when two of their big-name stars, Andile Jali and Sipho Mbule, arrived for training at their base at Chloorkop, ...

His disappearance from the team sheet has sparked speculation about a disciplinary issue. In August 2020, during the lockdown for Covid-19, Jali was at loggerheads with former Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane when he reported for their training camp at Royal Marang Hotel in Rustenburg under the influence of alcohol. One source said he believes Jali, who was a star player at Downs in 2021/2022 but is battling for game time this season, is frustrated that the club does not want to release him from the remaining months of his contract so that he can join Kaizer Chiefs, who have shown interest in signing him.

Sipho Mbule is suspended and Andile Jali's stand-off with Mamelodi Sundowns continues following reports of arriving in a state for training.

Answer these 2 simple questions & WIN R1000 in cash!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/win/quiz/how-well-do-you-know-momentum-proteas-women-team-win-quiz-breaking-march-2023/) He is attempting to leave the club with just a few months left on his contract. The 24-year-old has been absent since being sent home a fortnight ago. ALSO READ:

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokoena has explained why controversial midfielder Sipho Mbule will not face Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup on Thursday.

Players behave in an unusual manner for different reasons but ill-discipline is something that is not tolerated at this level,” a source told Timeslive. The 32-year-old Jali is in the final six months of his current contract with Sundowns and has been left disgruntled as the club has not offered clarity on his future with the club. ALSO READ: