Ex-Sundowns goalkeeper Ronnie Kanelelo was paid N360 000 (R360 000) by the Namibian Football Association for the role he played when he was assistant coach of the Brave Warriors.
Kanelelo and Ricardo Mannetti – formerly with Santos and who was the head coach of Namibia at the time – were paid similar amounts after the government instructed the NFA to make the payments.
According to The Namibian newspaper, the NFA settle debts owed members of the technical team with Kanelelo confirming his payout for the work he did for the association.
Also paid were former second assistant Collin Benjamin (R300 000), goalkeeper coach Herman Januarie, fitness coach Charl Botha and kit manager Immanuel Mungendje all received R270 000 each.
Technical director Timo Tjongarero was due to get R225 000 but has taken his case to the labour court demanding R3.6-million.
"Our names were on the list before every match. Unless people say we shouldn't be paid for having worked. I think all of us are happy with what has transpired, maybe only one is taking their issue to the labour court," Kanelelo is quoted as saying.
Kanalelo started 97 games for Sundowns between 1997 until he retired during the 2004/05 season while Mannetti started 140 games for Santos and Bush Bucks in the PSL from 1997-2006.
Kanelelo's job as assistant of the Brave Warriors is now being done by ex-Kaizer Chiefs wingback Robert Nauseb.
Scroll right to see Mohlala's unbiased Dream Team (4-4-2)
LB - Lovers Mohlala - People say I'm a defender and I've never been a defender, I'm a soccer player. How many players have played six positions in the PSL? Nobody thinks of that.
GK - John Tlale - He was more motivating and was more close to young players in terms of motivating them. Remember he played almost five years being number one at Sundowns.
RB - Themba Mnguni - Quality going down the flank and playing in too many positions. He was nearly similar to me. He is the only right-back that scored 7 goals [in one season].
CB - Joas Magolego - Me and him looked similar, and people couldn't separate us. He was always reliable I can say.
CB - Roan Malgue - He was not a player, he was a fighter. He would just pass the ball, take anything that comes his side. He would stop any move and then pass to a Wits teammate.
LM - Isaac Kungwane - 'Shakes' umshekesheke... they didn't give him enough respect, but when he came Doctor's game went down. I will put Roger Feutmba as his reserve.
CM - Alex Bapela - Hhawu the potris man (huge calf muscles). He would just put his leg and thigh and you would just fall. In his own class. You cannot compare 'Barnes' to anyone.
DM - John Moeti - That was a player! I don't want to do just Sundowns. I think he was the shortest player that played defensive midfielder. He let the ball do its job.
RM - Joel Masilela - I couldn't leave that one out! That was a great player. That was a brilliant player. That was a player-and-a-half. You know 'Fire' was fire!
ST - Raphael Chukwu - Hhayi madoda I will never forget the Chukwu train. He's an animal, he's a buffalo. Ja, Sizwe [Motaung] became a criminal because of Raphael Chukwu.
ST - Daniel Mudau - Mambush would give you a hot klap right there on the field. Ja, 'At training you fight over penalties but in a match you sideline yourself...ngizakufak'impama!'
Bench - Paul Evans (GK), Peter Gordon (CB), Doctor Khumalo (CM), Thabo Mngomeni (CM), Jerry Sikhosana (ST), Pollen Ndlanya (ST), Tico-Tico Bucuane (ST)
Coach - John Lathan assisted by Scara Thindwa
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