Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed they are investigating the alleged incident that led to Al Ahly’s bus being delayed before their Caf Champions League clash at the FNB Stadium this past Saturday.

Upon Al Ahly’s arrival at the FNB Stadium, Pitso Mosimane’s side were met by hundreds of Sundowns supporters who stopped the bus and didn’t allow them to reach the stadium on time.

In the end, the Red Eagles were forced to take another route to the stadium, which forced the club to arrive late ahead of their important fixture against Mosimane’s former side.

The current Caf Champions League holders did lodge a complaint with the match official before the encounter, with Sundowns now set to investigate the incident.

The Tshwane giants released the following statement:

“Mamelodi Sundowns received information concerning the circumstances and the alleged incident that led to Al Ahly being delayed for the match against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium, in South Africa.

“Sundowns has initiated an investigation and has also contacted the South African Police Services to determine the facts and circumstances that resulted in the statement, which appears on the Al Ahly website relating in the delay of the Al Ahly convoy at the FNB Stadium by certain spectators.

“Mamelodi Sundowns will take strong disciplinary action including preventing irresponsible supporters from attending future matches if the complaints by Al Ahly are factually justified.

“Sundowns has a duty and an obligation to ensure that Al Ahly and any other football club that it hosts are treated with the respect, courtesy and dignity that they deserve.

“Mamelodi Sundowns will also be in contact with Al Ahly to obtain their version of the circumstances concerning this incident.

“Mamelodi Sundowns is committed to maintaining and building its historic relationship with Al Ahly for the long-term benefit and growth of both clubs, their supporters and African football.”