Starting XI: Kaizer Chiefs v Mamelodi Sundowns. If Zwane was tested before it is okay but this game is an exam so he must revise his books so well because he is going to face 3 coaches one of them know Chiefs so well. Steve K coached Kaizer Chiefs not so long ago. This something which is going to stress Zwane a lot.
“What people must understand is that Arthur has been given an opportunity to coach in a team that is always under pressure to deliver. But what I like is that when he was first given the opportunity last season, he proved himself when he led the team to the final of the CAF Champions League. Therefore, we can’t judge him based on the few games that he has overseen this season because he inherited a team that was already low in confidence because of the disappointing results that they have been getting under Stuart Baxter. Also, he is working with the players that were signed by the club for Baxter,” said Sikhakhane.
“The good thing about Arthur getting a chance at Chiefs is that he knows the culture of the club and he knows some of the players from development. Yes, the team has been losing matches and all of that, but it would be fair for Arthur to be given a chance like all the other coaches to start a pre-season with the team and do things his way. He should be given support to implement the things that he wants to implement for the team to play the way he wants. He should be given a chance to sign his own players like other coaches,” the ex-Chiefs midfielder added.
“I think Arthur and Dillon [Sheppard] have done a very good job. Also encouraged by the fact that they really bringing in youngsters that have done very well in the previous season,” Mngqithi told reporters yesterday.
“Players like [Nkosingiphile] Ngcobo have already shown that they are ready to showcase their talent at the highest level.
“When you see all these players that are coming back, already you see the style of play is totally different. They are building from the back. They are very adventurous. If you check their average passes, they have improved.”
“With all the respect, we are playing a big team. We must always humble ourselves and respect them because they are coming from a very good performance against Gallants,” he said. “And that will gear them up for a serious contest.”
Chiefs: 44. Bvuma, 20. Ngezana, 2. Mphahlele, 45. Blom, 39. Frosler, 17. Alexander, 24. Nange, 7. Kambole, 8. Castro, 10. Dolly, 11. Billiat
Subs: 43. Akpeyi, 25. Parker, 9. Nurković, 6. Agay, 29. Dube, 19. Mashiane, 26. Mabiliso, 14. Sekgota, 33. Radebe
Sundowns: 30. Pieterse, 13. Lunga, 17. Modiba, 25. Mudau, 5. Lebusa, 21. Mkhulise, 15. Jali, 33. Maboe, 10. Sirino, 18. Zwane, 38. Shalulile.
Subs: 1. Mweene, 27. Morena, 28. Mokoena, 7. Lakay, 19. Motupa, 35. Maema, 32. Kutumela, 22. Kapinga, 28. Ralani
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