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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>Mamelodi Sundowns have suspended performance analyst Mario Masha following serious allegations that he leaked sensitive tactical information to former head coach Rulani Mokwena ahead of Saturday\u2019s decisive CAF Champions League encounter.<\/p>\n

The Pretoria giants confirmed the suspension as internal investigations were launched into claims that confidential match plans and analytical data were shared without authorisation in the build-up to the high-stakes continental fixture. The club views the matter as a potential breach of trust and professional conduct at a critical stage of their Champions League campaign.<\/p>\n

Masha, who has been part of Sundowns\u2019 technical and analytics setup, is alleged to have passed on strategic details to Mokwena, a former Sundowns coach with deep knowledge of the club\u2019s structure and playing philosophy. The timing of the alleged leak has raised concerns within the club, given the importance of the fixture and the narrow margins that often define success at this level of competition.<\/p>\n

Sundowns are understood to have acted swiftly, placing the analyst on suspension pending the outcome of a full internal review. The club has so far refrained from making detailed public comments, citing the sensitivity of the investigation and the need to protect its integrity.<\/p>\n

The situation adds an unexpected layer of intrigue to what was already a tense Champions League showdown, underlining the lengths clubs go to safeguard tactical information in modern football. As the investigation continues, Sundowns will be keen to ensure focus remains on the pitch while maintaining strict standards of professionalism behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Lesotho<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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