Raja Athletic Club have seemingly dismissed reports that they used public transport to travel around Pretoria ahead of their big game against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend.
The Moroccan champions touched down in South Africa earlier this week, as they are set to play hosts Sundowns in matchday three of the CAF Champions League group stage on Sunday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
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The reigning South African champions sit second in Group B with two points from two matches, while the visitors remain rock bottom of the group after picking up just one point from their first two games.
In recent days, rumours have swirled around the club, with reports suggesting they are considering re-appointing Josef Zinnbauer as their head coach.
Since landing in South Africa, another rumour has emerged about the team, as the club has reportedly noted a circulating photo on Facebook of them seemingly using public transport to travel around Pretoria.
According to Le Site Info, a source from the team has vehemently denied the claims, stating that the club considers the rumours to be a malicious attempt to destabilise the players and disrupt their focus ahead of their Champions League clash against Sundowns.
The source told the outlet: "It seems that the person who is promoting the photo does not know that in all airports in the world there is a bus that takes you from the plane to the border police at the airport, and this is the practice even at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca and other airports.
"Is it reasonable that we can travel around Pretoria by public transport bus? It is unbelievable and shameful that this is being promoted."
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— Raja Club Athletic (@RCAofficiel) December 9, 2024
According to Transfermarkt, it will be the two clubs' first-ever meeting in the Champions League.
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