Snl24 | Rayners Breaks Silence On Assault Allegations
UYO, NIGERIA – JUNE 07: Semi Ajayi of Nigeria and Iqraam Rayners of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria. (Photo by Oty Silas/Gallo Images)
New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Iqraam Rayners has given an update on a case of assault that was recently opened against him by a member of public.Ā
The victim came out publicly to talk about an alleged incident between him and Rayners, just before the player made his move to Sundowns.
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Rayners, who is yet to make his debut for Sundowns, has revealed that he will be heading to court next week and expects the matter to be resolved through mediation.
Speaking to the Pitchside Podcast at Chloorkop this week, Rayners opened up on the matter with Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana from his perspective, revealing that he was disappointed in how the incident was blown up on social media platforms.
“I was disappointed also because what the did, going to social media that… it was wrong because my name (and) people are thinking this and that. It’s all in the court’s hands. Next week we will have mediation. We will sit around the table with my lawyer, the people from court and the guy. Next we will probably solve the problem. Everything will be good after that,” the Bafana Bafana striker said.
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Once the matter is out of the way, Rayners will be able to focus on his new life at Chloorkop and try to break into the team, with a lot of competition for places at the club.
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